Empire Unleashed

Tag: running

  • 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…

  • Need some motivation to lace up and run?

    Sometimes runners everywhere need some motivation to keep going. Even on days when you feel weak, tired, or even feel like giving up, I am here to help! I created Runner Unleashed to help you all with injuries, and motivate you to chase your dreams. Nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!   Do you know the physical challenges…

  • A few things runners should stop doing!

    As runners there are many things we constantly do to improve our performance. We keep our focus on certain things and keep our bodies runner ready. There are also a few things runners should not focus on or do.Some runners get overwhelmed and caught up instead of enjoying the run.Here are some point that I…

  • Wine, Dine, and running Oh my!

    I just signed up for a half marathon I’ve been wanting to do. It’s the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon! I am so excited for this race as it’s different from the others. It still runs through parks but not the same ones as the half marathon and princess half. The course starts off…

  • Tips to calm pre race nerves!

    Many of us have experienced pre race anxiety at some point. I know I did for my first 5K and my first half marathon. Surprisingly I was prepared and excited for my first full marathon and I did not have any anxiety or nerves! Here are some ways that helped me control my pre race…

  • An ice wrap you don’t need to freeze?

    I am sure you all know how much I use and trust ice therapy to repair and restore muscles, right? I believe cold therapy is one of the best forms to help ease pain and help repair any damage or strain from running. R.I.C.E (Rest Ice Compress Elevate) is the best for immediate treatment for…

  • Are you having problems with shin splints??

    I hear the word shin splints and I cringe! It is a common running injury we sometimes get! I know I have written and talked about it before, but I am refreshing your memory to help you out! MOST COMMON CAUSES: Overpronation Improper or not enough stretching Worn out/ Improper shoes Running surfaces Running form…

  • I am a marathoner! My Walt Disney World Marathon memories

    After Alpha and I ran our 10K, I couldn’t wait for the full marathon! I was excited and oddly enough I wasn’t as nervous as I was the previous week. There was one thing on my mind….BLISTERS!!!! I just finished the 10K and had blister thst starting bothering me at mile 2! While at the…

  • Walt Disney World Inaugural 10K race!!!

    So along for the marathon weekend we also signed up for the newly added 10K to the race weekend. Here is my recap: It’s kind of hard for Alpha and I to pass up an inaugural race so we HAD to do this one! Granted I must have been nuts when I signed up because…

  • Saying farewell to the year that I will NEVER forget

      2013 will be a year that I will never forget. So many great, sad, emotional events happened this year. I started 2013 off by running my first half marathon in honor of something that is so close and dear to my heart….ANIMALS. I still remember race day like it was yesterday, so nervous!!! I…