Tag: muscles
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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…
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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.…
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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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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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Training ups and downs
WOW! What a crazy training schedule its been for the Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge!!!! This past weekend I finally was successful at completing high mileage. The race is just 2 weeks away and I feel ready! I ran a local half marathon a few weeks back and set out to do a mock Goofy run.…
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The Holiday Limited Edition
It makes me so happy to see my RunnerBox arrive at my door! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, its perfect for runners! The idea is a box filled with runner goodies! You can order a gift box, a starter box, or do a 6 month/yearly subscription. Each box is unique and…
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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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Believe it is and you will succeed
How did I set 3 PRs in one month?!?!? I’ll tell you. It’s no secret. I have always been a competitive runner….I compete against myself. I RARELY run a race for time, or train to be faster. Knowing that running alone is a major task in itself, I’m not trying to go completely off my…
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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…
Empire Unleashed 