Category: Races
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BLING it!
2015 just got a little BRIGHTER! Have you done The Color Run yet? I have done it with my family and it has been the most fun we’ve had at a race! My son, now 5 years old LOVES it! He runs the whole thing and enjoys getting covered in bright colors! 2015 has begun with the…
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Tips on running through Disney World
As we are days away from the 2015 Disney World Marathon Weekend, I thought I’d share my veteran tips as to getting through this weekend and the race successfully. After you’ve spent months and countless hours training for this race, you have now received your last instructions and have confirmed your reservation at your hotel. Packing…
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Cheers to 2014
Well as I get ready to say good-bye to another year, I reflect on how much has happened. The good, the bad, and the ugly. 2014 was a memorable year for sure. I remember gearing up in January for my first full marathon. Nerves like you wouldn’t believe! The reason, I had little training due…
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Proving that anything is POSSIBLE
This Saturday I ran the OUC Orlando Half Marathon, making it my most epic race of all time! I am still deep in training for the Goofy Challenge in January so I knew this race wasn’t going to be a problem. Even though there was almost 2 and a half miles of brick covered pavement, I…
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going, going, GONE!
As some of you may heard, runDisney has made it official. The Expedition Everest Challenge for May 2, 2015 will be the last. =( No rumors as of what will replace it, if anything but I will do my best to keep you in the loop. Have you done the Everest Challenge before? Alpha and I have. We were…
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Go ahead. Hug a runner.
Today is Hug a runner day! Today’s celebration was starting by the masterminds behind Run The Edge. It has turned into a global holiday for all runners. This year’s event is a little different being there is a virtual race where all proceeds from registration, go to Girls on the run. There are many ways to participate…
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MOOooore Chocolate Milk!
I am very excited to say that Alpha and I are once again a part of the Florida Dairy Farmers Team Built It!! We ran with the team last year and was honored to do it. I am happy to join them again and excited to be running alongside the team leader who was exceptional!…
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I wined, I dined, I CONQUERED
I can comfortably say that this was the most EPIC race I have ever done! From the start of the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, until the end, FULL of memories!!! Let me start at the beginning…. We checked into the Hilton Bonnet Creek on Friday, the day before the race. Yes, I know, I live…
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Marathon Weekends at Bonnet Creek
What an amazing weekend I just had! I had to pinch myself a few times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming because the 2014 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend is one I won’t forget!!! It start off by me checking into the Hilton Bonnet Creek, have any of you stayed there? This place was PERFECTION,…
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Fueling for a night time race
I know many of you are curious as to how to fuel for an evening or late race. They are unique experiences. Everything is new from your running, weather, hunger, and stride. Running a night time race is a little different from running those crack of dawn early races. I have had the chance to…
Empire Unleashed 