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Tag Archives: Long-distance running

THE NEXT RACE: JACKSONVILLE MARINE CORPS HALF MARATHON (Adjusted)

June 16, 2015by LeilaniRL 5 Comments

Hey all!  I hope I’m finding you well. I decided to take an “off-season break,” so I’m adjusting my training for the Marine Corps Half.  I noticed that since I’ve […]

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13.1, daily, long distance running, Running, Training

Workout Paces – Do You Know Yours?

May 28, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I just learned something new today: how to figure out what my workout paces should be, and it’s all thanks to the Nike Run Club’s pace chart.     First, run […]

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13.1, 26.2, 5K, daily, long distance running, Running, Training

The Next Race: Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon

April 18, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Hola, Folks!  The Corporate Run was a complete success!  I’ll write up a Race Recap after I post my training schedule for my next race….  The Jacksonville Marine Corps Half. […]

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13.1, long distance running, Running, Training

Post Race: The Inaugural Run 13.1

March 30, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Two weeks ago, I finished my fastest Gate River Run.  Needless to say, my legs were still recovering on the morning of this race…  The first ever Run 13.1.  I […]

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13.1, long distance running, race recap, Running

More Training… Inaugural Run 13.1!

March 12, 2015by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

WEEK 1: 12 Mi Thu Mar 12 Easy Run Dist: 2 Mi @9:49 – DONE Sat Mar 14 Gate River Run  Dist: 15K @9:15 *crossing fingers*   WEEK 2: 16 Mi Mon Mar […]

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daily, long distance running, Running, Training

Post Race: Walt Disney World Marathon

January 12, 2015by LeilaniRL 9 Comments

Yesterday, I ran my FIRST marathon ever, the Walt Disney World Marathon. Overview It was typical of other runDisney events, so I knew what to expect: WAY early bedtimes the […]

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26.2, long distance running, marathon, race recap, runDisney

Post Run: Jacksonville Bank Half-Marathon

December 29, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

At the end of week 30 of my Wine & Dine / WDW Marathon “Ultra Combo” training, I decided to register for the Jacksonville Bank Half-Marathon.  I had recently skipped […]

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daily, Training

Product Review – Under Armour’s SpeedForm Gemini

December 26, 2014by LeilaniRL 3 Comments

I am a user on MapMyRun and through them, Under Armour contacted me and told me that they were impressed with my training mileage. As a reward they gave me […]

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daily, Product Review, running gear, shoes

Training Nutrition Tip for Going the Distance!

August 27, 2014by LeilaniRL 2 Comments

“…Runners must increase the quality of their diets. High-quality foods such as vegetables are less calorically dense than low-quality foods, satisfying the appetite with fewer calories. The six high-quality food […]

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Nutrition, Training

ULTRA COMBO!

August 1, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

I got to thinking…  WHY do I have TWO training schedules right now?  I have a half-marathon in November, and a marathon in January.  Can’t I combine the two to make […]

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daily, runDisney, Training

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Renovar - Policyholder folder (front and back)
Renovar – Policyholder folder (front and back)
Renovar - Policyholder Folder and Business Card (inside)
Renovar – Policyholder Folder and Business Card (inside)
Renovar - Adjuster Brochure (inside)
Renovar – Adjuster Brochure (inside)
Renovar - Adjuster Brochure (front)
Renovar – Adjuster Brochure (front)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - Battered Up Bold City
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Battered Up Bold City
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - Household Name
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – Household Name
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - True Grits
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – True Grits

Snapshots of my Running Life

Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
My first bib from NQ 2012
My first bib from NQ 2012
New Balance's Minimus Fours are great for those short easy runs and a day at Disney.
New Balance’s Minimus Fours are great for those short easy runs and a day at Disney.
Running through the Magic Kingdom - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Wine and Dine.
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry - 2014 PHM
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry – 2014 PHM
Working at the 2012 26.2 with Donna Marathon. Surrounded by inspirational people.
Working at the 2012 26.2 with Donna Marathon. Surrounded by inspirational people.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
I saw this shirt at Animal Kingdom and thought it was perfect.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My babies, March 2013
My babies, March 2013
2016 Star Wars Kids Races - The Darkside. My little man came missed the start, but ran hard and got second!
2016 Star Wars Kids Races – The Darkside. My little man came missed the start, but ran hard and got second!
2017 WDW Marathon - At ESPN just after I sprained my right ankle. I don't look injured, right? That was the plan.
2017 WDW Marathon – At ESPN just after I sprained my right ankle. I don’t look injured, right? That was the plan.
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
These pants are comfy, practical, and just plain awesome after a run (and for yoga)!
These pants are comfy, practical, and just plain awesome after a run (and for yoga)!
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn't look too bad!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!
After running the Donna 5K at The Players, my friend (and an inspiration) Leah and I picked up our packets for the Never Quit 5K for the next day. Hard core!
After running the Donna 5K at The Players, my friend (and an inspiration) Leah and I picked up our packets for the Never Quit 5K for the next day. Hard core!
I got too many treats at the 2014 Wine and Dine finish line.
I got too many treats at the 2014 Wine and Dine finish line.
Never Quit 2013 was my second race after having my third baby. Ran the Donna 5K the day before.
Never Quit 2013 was my second race after having my third baby. Ran the Donna 5K the day before.
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Let's get out there!
Let’s get out there!
Met up with my sister before the race - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Met up with my sister before the race – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Tested and did not like.
Tested and did not like.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
Yours truly.
Yours truly.
For my long runs, I wear my Asics Nimbus 14. You need that support and cushion. These shoes are about to be retired. They have about 120+ road miles.
For my long runs, I wear my Asics Nimbus 14. You need that support and cushion. These shoes are about to be retired. They have about 120+ road miles.
My second race, Creekside High
My second race, Creekside High
2014 Corporate Run. Next time, I'm asking for a performance shirt. It was WAY too hot for cotton.
2014 Corporate Run. Next time, I’m asking for a performance shirt. It was WAY too hot for cotton.
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
Awesome finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
2017 WDW Marathon - Finished with a sprained right ankle. I was on pace to finish a 3:50 race, but got injured after mile-19. I feel good about this race because I EARNED it. I finished two minutes faster than my first marathon though!
2017 WDW Marathon – Finished with a sprained right ankle. I was on pace to finish a 3:50 race, but got injured after mile-19. I feel good about this race because I EARNED it. I finished two minutes faster than my first marathon though!
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My aunt Susan, my sister Charry, and me at the 2014 Gate River Run
My aunt Susan, my sister Charry, and me at the 2014 Gate River Run
Made this banner to inspire me.
Made this banner to inspire me.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
Right after I was cleared to run after my third baby, I registered for NQ. Great race and awesome energy. "Never quit" is my mantra.
Right after I was cleared to run after my third baby, I registered for NQ. Great race and awesome energy. “Never quit” is my mantra.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
2016 Star Wars Half - The Darkside. My husband's first 13.1!
2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
I am so proud of this top-5% overall finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
I am so proud of this top-5% overall finish at the 2014 Wine and Dine
I started out a little too hard and my calves and shins paid the price. Lesson: listen to the experienced ones!
I started out a little too hard and my calves and shins paid the price. Lesson: listen to the experienced ones!
My sister and I - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
I am no means a flexible person, but practicing yoga has helped my ITBS and my body greatly.
I am no means a flexible person, but practicing yoga has helped my ITBS and my body greatly.

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