Category Archives: Run Manders Run

Huge Sigh of Relief

Posted on December 22, 2017 by amanda

A week ago, I walked across the stage at Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus auditorium and received my completion certificate. While technically I am not quite finished as my last few assignments have yet to be graded, my portfolio needs reviewing, … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast: Done!

Posted on May 3, 2017 by amanda

I am beyond thrilled to report that not only did I complete half marathon number 13 last weekend, the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon, that race earned me a Run Disney Coast To Coast medal! I set this ambitious … Continue reading →

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The Force Was With Us!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by amanda

I am so excited to say that I successfully completed the Star Wars Light Side Half Marathon, and am halfway to my goal of earning my Coast to Coast medal while I’m 40! And I didn’t do it alone: my … Continue reading →

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Thank you, April, for being so good to us!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by amanda

April was a very busy, very exciting month for us! So many wonderful things happened, and to be honest I was too busy living it to blog about it. Here’s a quick synopsis of everything that took place last month. … Continue reading →

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Bragging Rights

Posted on March 3, 2016 by amanda

Yup, I think I’ve earned them…I beat my best half marathon time. And, I ran a half in under 3 hours. Both personal records were completed a week apart. I’m still in shock. The first, the Key West Half Marathon, … Continue reading →

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Cocoa Beach Half Marathon: Done!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by amanda

Yesterday, Rachel and I, along with two of her running friends, participated in the inaugural Cocoa Beach Half Marathon. I’m happy to report that I had a pretty great race overall. This was my seventh half marathon, with a chip … Continue reading →

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Crazy runner chick

Posted on September 24, 2015 by amanda

I’m super excited to share that not only will I be participating in the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon at Walt Disney World, but Matty and I will both be participating in the 5K event together. I was tempted to … Continue reading →

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In which Rachel and I run in the Florida Keys

Posted on March 9, 2015 by amanda

So when my friend Rachel told me she wanted to come to Miami for her birthday, I was thrilled. Then I get a text, “Are there any races March 7th or 8th in Miami?”. We searched high and low, found … Continue reading →

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Running Related

Posted on February 28, 2015 by amanda

I’m super excited: there’s a running store opening in the shopping center close to our house. I saw it last weekend. I’m not sure when it’s opening, but I’m so happy about it. I’ll have easy access to accessories, running … Continue reading →

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Miami Half Marathon 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by amanda

I completed my sixth half marathon on Sunday, and to not mess with tradition, I did not train in the traditional sense. I did, however, get a few runs in before the Half took place (which is more than I … Continue reading →

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