Tag: the Scoliosis runner

  • Go the EXTRA MILE

    Go the EXTRA MILE

    You know what is tough? Running with constant pain or debilitating illnesses that constantly get in your way. You know what is worse? Getting knocked down and having to be even stronger than you were before to pick yourself back up to be tougher and continue fighting. That is where I am at right now.…

  • Nothing’s Impossible

    Nothing’s Impossible

    It has been more than a month since I last laced up my ASICS and took them for a spin. It didn’t really bother me that I hadn’t run in such a long time, I was starting to get a little antsy. But I’ve been patient. I know that in order to heal properly, I…

  • Running is tough, but so am I

    Running is tough, but so am I

    Don’t take running for granted. It’s a gift not many get to experience.

  • Packing my ASICS

    Packing my ASICS

    Here we are! Days away from the New York City marathon! Months and months of training, and overcoming new obstacles hasn’t been the easiest of roads. But I have managed to stay positive, stay focused, and continue to fight. I can not describe my level of excitement! I have worked REALLY hard to survive training,…

  • Train, RUN, selfie

    Train, RUN, selfie

    As a PROUD ASICS Ambassador, I will do my best to keep you up to date in the ASICS world. Like right now! They are having a fun contest going on. Have you heard about it yet? If not here it is. To enter is pretty easy: Upload a photo of yourself training to Instagram and/or Twitter…

  • Never stop dreaming..

    Never stop dreaming..

     So October is finally here!! Probably my most busy, crazy, month that I will have this year. But now the day has come where I can reveal my BIG announcement….. ready…. Before I tell you all, I just want you all to remember to BELIEVE in yourselves. I can’t tell you how important that is…

  • it’s kind of a BIG deal…

    it’s kind of a BIG deal…

    “Ladies and gentlemen, can I PLEASE have your attention, I’ve just been handed an urgent news story….and I need all of you to stop what you are doing….” But you will have to wait until October 1st…IT’S KIND OF A BIG DEAL…. Stay tuned…. -gelcys

  • The twisted spine explained.

    The twisted spine explained.

    Many people aren’t sure what Scoliosis is all about. I have explained it in the past but have no problem explaining it again. Scoliosis is a curvature in your spine. There are many different kinds of Scoliosis.  It is an abnormal curve of the spine that is often referred to as a deformity. I don’t…

  • A path with no obstacles, probably doesn’t lead anywhere.

    The training for my dream race continues! It has been a little tough at times but nothing I can’t overcome. The weather here in Orlando continues to interfere in my training. Now that I am well into the double digits, I much prefer to run outdoors. We dodged a rain filled tropical storm, and still…

  • The September I LOVE TO RUN challenge!

    The September I LOVE TO RUN challenge!

    It’s kind of crazy how fast this year has been going by. We are already in September!?!? And in just TWO MONTHS I will be running the most amazing race ever! Is it weird that I still can’t believe this is all happening? Hotel is booked, flights are done, but I am not sure it…