a small galaxy about the journey, the force, and the battle.

  • New York, New York!

    New York, New York!

    I am so happy and still floating in happiness that I was chosen in the TCS NYC Marathon lotto!!! I thought that I was dreaming when I saw it! So I woke up on March 3, ready and stressed about the big day! It was the day that everyone who put in for the NYC Marathon lotto…

  • Impossible is nothing.

    Impossible is nothing.

    What does the word “impossible” mean to you? For me it means a challenge that I gladly accept. Almost my whole life, many have told me that what I do is impossible. There is no way that someone with the severity of my Scoliosis can not be a runner, much less a marathoner. Having Scoliosis…

  • Your royal red carpet awaits..

    Your royal red carpet awaits..

    Hear ye hear ye! The princesses have arrived! It’s here runners! runDisney princess half marathon weekend has officially begun! The expo has kicked off and many have already made their way over to pick up bibs, shirts, and lots of fun race merchandise! Even though I will not be running the race, I will be stopping by…

  • What’s in the box?

    So we have received our RunnerBox this month and it’s filled with lots of goodies!! And they also have a special Valentine’s Day celebration box. It’s a perfect loving gift for your favorite runner. Everything is the Special box is Valentine’s day themed filled with runner favorites! There is also the regular subscription box that you can…

  • It’s almost time for the Royal Ball!

    It’s almost time for the Royal Ball!

    As the runDisney Princess Half marathon weekend quickly approaches, I know some of you have been waiting for! The Princess Half Marathon Weekend has been one of the most popular race weekends at Walt Disney World. Thousands on princesses will take the streets and parks to run the 5K, 10K, half, or Glass Slipper Challenge(10K and half)…

  • My legs just kept going.

    My legs just kept going.

    Today was a day that I just HAD to share with you all….. Talking to my BFF, Jin, (the one who keeps you all posted on my races on FB) about running. Which BTW, she has made my SOOOO happy by deciding to run her first half marathon! She has her eye on the runDisney…

  • I shined, YOU shined, we ALL SHINED!

    I shined, YOU shined, we ALL SHINED!

    What an amazing time The Color Run was!!!! I just did the Orlando race with my little man and it was a blast as always. Starting with the packet pick up at Kohl’s which in itself is perfect! They had a little color party happening in the middle of the store. Lots of banners, great music, and a fun…

  • Cramps explained

    Cramps explained

    Many of us have had cramps before. Not to be confused with side stitches. Even though side stitches pose similar symptoms they are not cramps. Side stitches are usually caused by improper breathing, or overstretching your diaphragm. Those can easily be taken care of my putting pressure on the side stitch while regulating your breathing.…

  • BLING it!

    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…

  • Goofy Challenge the EPIC race.

    Goofy Challenge the EPIC race.

    In case you missed the first half of my Goofy Challenge recap, you can find it here. After we ran the half marathon, we headed back to the resort to get prepared for the marathon. My PT, Joe came back to finish working on me and see how bad I was. I was actually feeling OK…

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