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What’s Next on the Agenda? – UPDATED

March 18, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

So you’ve ran your race with impressive results.  What do you do?  You set your next goal! At the Gate River Run, my sister and my friend, Kellie, have convinced […]

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Today’s Inspiration!

March 1, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

On one of my running groups’ message boards, I read a really good quote that I’d like to share with you… “what the mind believes the body will follow…” If […]

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Looking Forward to Running Bridges

February 18, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

After the confetti has been cleaned up and my tiara has been placed carefully into storage, I will embark on another first for me…  Training for the Gate River Run. […]

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Product Review: The Stick’s Little Stick

February 9, 2014by LeilaniRL 4 Comments

Foam rollers are great, but I can’t use them at work so my husband bought me this: the Little Stick. At first glance, I thought that this Little Stick was […]

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Rain or Shine, You Should Run!

February 8, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

The saying goes that you should train for the conditions of your race. If it’s an early morning race, your long runs should be in the early mornings too. What […]

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Lesson Learned!

January 31, 2014by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Yesterday, I decided to layer up since it was so cold out.  I put on my running tights, then put on a pair of capris.  My running tights are a […]

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Holidays Schmalidays… RUN!

December 10, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

Thanksgiving 2013 has come and gone.  This time of the year brings late night shopping, extended family time, heavier drinking, more eating, and less sleep.  What about your training regiment? […]

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Moving On to Becoming a Princess

December 2, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

  I think that the hardest part of moving on to the next long distance race is deciding HOW to train.  What worked for me the last time?  Most training […]

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After the 13.1 – Day 1

November 30, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

A day off during the week and a school holiday equates to an automatic day at the Magic Kingdom for me, my hubby, and my two oldest kiddos.  I was […]

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Half-Marathon Training Update: Tapering My Miles

November 21, 2013by LeilaniRL Leave a comment

So my sister sends me an article from Runner’s World and it suggests that we pull back the miles this week to help recover for the Turkey Day race.  I […]

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My Latest Work

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

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!
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
A PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
Yours truly.
Yours truly.
Running through the Magic Kingdom - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Running through the Magic Kingdom – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Waiting and freezing in the corral. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Crossing the Line at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
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 second race, Creekside High
My second race, Creekside High
Let's get out there!
Let’s get out there!
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I at the 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
My first race at TPC Sawgrass.
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.
My sister and I - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
My sister and I – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
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.
Tested and did not like.
Tested and did not like.
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 first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
My first runDisney Wine and Dine in 2014.
Met up with my sister before the race - 2014 Princess Half Marathon
Met up with my sister before the race – 2014 Princess Half Marathon
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.
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)!
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 husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
My husband and I at the 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Huge smile. Huge finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
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
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.
2014 Wine and Dine.
2014 Wine and Dine.
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!
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
A magical finish! 2014 Wine and Dine.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
My shins and calves were saved by CEP compression sleeves.
The Finish Line. 2014 Wine and Dine.
The Finish Line. 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.
Made this banner to inspire me.
Made this banner to inspire me.
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
On my way to a PR at the 2014 Corporate Run
2016 Star Wars Half - The Darkside. My husband's first 13.1!
2016 Star Wars Half – The Darkside. My husband’s first 13.1!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn't look too bad!
2014 Corp Run. My form doesn’t look too bad!
My first bib from NQ 2012
My first bib from NQ 2012
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
What a finish. 2014 Wine and Dine.
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
Crossing the Line at my first Gate River Run
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry - 2014 PHM
In the Potty Line with my sister, Charry – 2014 PHM
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.
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.
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
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!
My babies, March 2013
My babies, March 2013
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.

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