Empire Unleashed

Category: Running

  • Perfect for runners you say??

    I just received this month’s RunnerBox and I LOVE it! Have you gotten yours yet? Do you know what it is?? RunnerBox is a subscription based box full of runner’s favorite products and discount codes that have been hand-picked. It can be anything from protein bars, gels, healthy snacks, accessories, pretty much anything running related. Some boxes…

  • “It’s like running on clouds.”

    “It’s like running on clouds.”

    I was recently sent a complimentary pair of shoes from ASICS. I already run in the ASICS GT-2000 and have been for years now. Thanks to ASICS for loving and following my blog they sent me a pair of Gel-Kayano 21 to take out for a run.   One major thing that I noticed was the…

  • The Half and Full Marathon training continues

    Another update on my training for these upcoming races. I have been keeping up with the personalized training schedule I made for myself. I am 3 months into my training with a few setbacks. Luckily this time is a little different from my last training update.   I had hit double digits officially and not…

  • Mad about Tea!

    “Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. “I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone, “so I can’t take more.” “You mean you can’t take less,” said the Hatter: “it’s very easy to take more than nothing.” “Nobody asked your opinion,” said Alice.” As many of you have…

  • Wine and Dine Half Marathon Update

    I’m still going strong with my training for the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon in November. I am very excited for this race!!! It will be my third night run at Walt Disney World. It is a completely different experience and one must try it at least once! I am excited to run this year’s…

  • Marathon training time is here!

    It’s about that time!!! Time to start training for my second full marathon!! I am very excited about this one. I am running the Goofy Challenge and a Half!!! Which is the half and full marathon races back to back. A total of 39.3 miles.     This past January, I ran the full marathon…

  • Tips for beginner runners

    Many people want to start running or try to start running. If you start off in the wrong direction, you might be discouraged or give up quickly. Most people start running as a way to get in shape or lose weight. They end up falling in love with it and turn it into a passion…

  • Perfection is overrated

      In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, I am going to help you all understand what it truly is, and how to check for it and treat it. Do you know what Scoliosis is? It’s when your spine is abnormally curved. Your spine, being your back bone, is generally straight even though many people have…

  • How do YOU FUEL YOUR BETTER?

      What are YOU doing to FUEL YOUR BETTER? I was lucky enough to test out an endurance gel that is just simply amazing!!! I spent most of my time training for my first full marathon looking for an effective endurance gel. I went through so many of the most popular ones and found one that…

  • The runner who doesn’t give up

    It has been such an amazing run, no pun intended on my Runner Unleashed journey. I try to get my story out there and share many details of it to inspire other runners. There are many people out there who feel they can’t, or it’s impossible. I’ve had a normally private struggle since I was…