Blogger Frustration

So I'm feeling really frustrated with bloggers customization but I needed to change things up slightly.


I was looking for Sleeping Beauty forest scenes and ran across this Wordpress blog One1more2time3. I don't know how he or she does these recreations but I LOVE them. Both the background and the title/header are theirs.  I hope it's okay that I use it. I am definitely all about giving credit where it is due. I most definitely did not create these myself....I can barely use a microwave correctly (tin foil is a no-no).

This is pure talent. I really like the style of them too.

Run Your Tail Off Virtual Race

So after months (probably weeks) of back and forth Ace Custom Medals confirmed on a design with me.

For the 800th time, Sammy and I are running a half marathon together in November, Disney's Wine and Dine Half Marathon. It will be her first, and by the time I get there probably my 3rd or 4th...what can I say, half's are apparently where the medals are!


So here is our FirstGiving.com link to donate outright (thank you and we love you in advance).


YES WE ARE TEAM PEACE LOVE AND PITBULLS (GSC '14).




Here is the Active.com link to register. There is a 5k option, a 10k option and a half marathon option.
All options are $15 to register, if someone would like a customized bib to take a sweet selfie with after completing their run that would be awesome and I can send that out to an email address ASAP.

and now...dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn. THE MEDAL!!!

There may be minor tweaking done but for the most part I am one happy lady. I will be debuting other virtual runs within the month, most definitely at a higher price, if you are craving an affordable medal, this is the one!

And as a reminder after medal and postage fees are paid, anything else will be going directly towards Running For Rescues, my goal is to make no money myself off of this. Please consider the medal or even donating a little to such a great cause.

The ABC's of ME!

I was tagged to do this post by the amazing Jen at Hello Fitness...We Meet Again. Check her out ASAP! 

So here we go!!!

A. Attached or Single?
 Been attached for 8 years this month. Love this man to death. He takes care of me and spoils me. We are the same person... our love is not textbook or typical whatsoever, "we make our own rules".

B. Best Friend?
  I have a couple, no more than about 5 but 3 of them that REALLY get who I am: 

Han and I have known each other for 7...or 6 years. I love this girl. She always has my back.

Sammy and I have have known each other for about 7-8 years. She will be running her first half with me in November. We obsess about Disney and always have a good time together.

 

Emilia and I have known each other since birth. We enjoy most if not all of the same things. Disney and the CT Wine Trail are our favorite places to go to. She is my better half :)

C. Cake or pie?  cake cake cake cake cake cake

D. Day of choice? Any day that I am on vacation otherwise I enjoy Sundays

E. Essential Item?
 My phone/camera

F. Favorite color? I really enjoy pink

G. Gummy bears or worms? Haribo Gummy Bears are the best.

H. Home town?
 I grew up outside of Hartford, CT but consider the state of Florida my hometown <3

I. Favorite Indulgence? Margaritas with chips and queso (La Cava del Tequila)

J. January or July? Depends on the year, January if it's a calm winter or July if it's a comfortable summer.

K. Kids? A son named Ace (Alias': Ace of Base, the Beast, the Kraken, AceFace, PuppyButt, Sneaky McSneakerton and many more)

L. Life isn’t complete without?
 Goals. If you don't have them, how can you measure your life? Oh and Pit bulls.

M. Marriage date? Ask Miguel...
N. Number of brothers/sisters?
 1, RyRy, he's two years younger than me and a kinder person than I am. I'm trying to take a page from his book.

O. Oranges or Apples? Apples to eat, but the flavor of Orange in other things
P. Phobias?
 I really do not like the dark, not like nighttime...just the dark.
Q. Quotes? 3 of my favorite quotes are hopefully going to be tattoos of mine soon.

"A lion does not concern himself with the opinions of sheep."

A Pit Bull is: (changing to He Is:)

Beauty without Vanity

Strength without Insolence

Courage without Ferocity

& All the Virtues of Man

Without His Vices

"I know every mile will be worth my while".

R. Reasons to smile?
 Too many to name, but every day I see Ace and after about 99% of my runs I can't help but smile.

S. Season of choice? Fall. Ugg season, apple pie, races, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, football, cuddling, scarves!!!

T. Tag 5 People. If you haven't done this...DO IT!

U. Unknown fact about me? I'm not sure...Ask and you'll find out! 

V. Vegetable? Jalapenos. The best vegetable there is. (That is a vegetable right....)

W. Worst habit? Worrying. I overreact and get myself all worked up.

X. Xray or Ultrasound? Ugh. Neither....but I guess ultrasound, the last time I got one, it saved my life.

Y. Your favorite food? ANYTHING MEXICAN

Z. Zodiac sign? Leo.

Bottle. Sip. Bottle. Guzzle.

So....a bit of a hiatus happened. I can't really explain it other than post race depression....

I didn't and don't have anything planned until September...I wish I planned June, July and August better. Since beginning to run my entire life has changed...including my favorite season apparently. Summer is where I get rid of my self-diagnosed seasonal depression, but now it seems to be that Fall/Winter is what I am looking forward to.

I began the Wine and Dine training guide this week and ran yesterday, 3 miles (actually 3.20) it was hard but I am so happy. I'm excited to have another Disney race within reach.


September looks like it will be fun though.

Saturday, September 14th Gulf Beach Half Marathon

Saturday, September 28th Hogsback Half Marathon


October is in the air. I think I'd like to do the ING Hartford Half Marathon. Still on the fence though. 

AND THEN NOVEMBERRRRRRR!!!!

Food And Wine Festival Time is my favorite time of year! I am so excited that I get to go back again! 

Also, I am working on getting a give-a-way together for my 1 year RUNIVERSARY! Yes I said that right. My 1 year anniversary of running is August 25. I am working on getting some of my favorite things over the past year together as a give away.

Keep checking back here as well as on my Facebook page for updates! RUNAWAY ROYALTY

Blah.....

I feel bored and boring. 

I have had no time to run. 

No races planned for the end of June or all of July. 

This makes me crabby....

On the bright side I am working on my first virtual race through Active.com and Ace Custom Medals to raise money for Running For Rescues. More info when that becomes available!

Best Day......Well.....Ever 2013

Okay...so if you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you've already heard about how yesterday was honestly the most amazing day of my life so far....I'm pretty sure I was more excited about yesterday than I was about being accepted to Bryant University my senior year of high school....yeah. I know, that big. 

I'm about $98 away from paying of my '05-'06 school year of Bryant........

So the day started off with excitement because I looked at Love all Breeds:Stop Discrimination Facebook page and noticed a familiar, big, black puppy dome as their profile photo! ACE OF BASE!!!!

THEN! I was channeling another director to see if she wanted to get Mexican for lunch, specifically chips and dip and Marci out of no where says she has Mexican dip that she secretly brought...she is amazing, this stuff is amazing!

And thennnnnnnnn I checked my email and noticed an email confirming that I have been accepted as a Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador!!!

Once I noticed that e-mail I logged onto Facebook and saw my Runaway Royalty Fan Page hit 100 likes! Thank you to all the likes!

Then on my way to a training I noticed another email but this time from FitApproach, congratulating me on being accepted as a #SweatPink Ambassador!

Then I get home and think....today was the best day ever...nothing else could be added to make this day better (except Ace farting loud enough for Miguel to hear...he doesn't believe me that the Beast is a loud farter)....AND IN MY MAILBOX IS THIS MONTHS BULU BOX!!!!! WHAAAAATTT!

Thank you to both Girls Gone Sporty and FitApproach for giving me this incredible opportunity to meet other amazing women who are pushing their own limits and surprising themselves with their endurance and strength. I am honored to have been selected! <3

StrideBox June 2013

Here is the video blog.
StrideBox June 2013 Video Blog