Category Archives: Run Manders Run

I have a new personal record!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by amanda

(I wrote this about a month ago, but never published it. I was in the funk I mentioned on Sunday and just didn’t have it in me to finish it. But I do want to recognize that I reached this … Continue reading →

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The Happiest 5K on the Planet!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by amanda

   I’m happy to report that I was once again able to participate in The Color Run. Last year all of us went, but the boys have basketball practice on Saturday mornings, so hubby took them to their game and … Continue reading →

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I survived the Twilight Zone 10Miler…again!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by amanda

I’m so excited to report that I achieved a personal record during last week’s Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler race held at Hollywood Studios. Check out my stats, this year’s and last year’s: 2013: Place 5074 Age 36 … Continue reading →

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Happy Fall Y’all

Posted on September 28, 2013 by amanda

It’s been a week since the first day of “Fall” (you know, one of three seasons that doesn’t exist in South Florida…), and it’s been a steady low 90′s in my neck of the suburbs. It takes about 20 minutes … Continue reading →

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I Run to Feel Good…

Posted on May 15, 2013 by amanda

..and I was featured last week at Mamiverse because of it. Check it out here. What an honor to be featured with these amazing women! And speaking of running, I’ll take this opportunity to share that I participated in the … Continue reading →

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For Boston

Posted on April 16, 2013 by amanda

I am a runner, and yesterday’s tragic events during the Boston Marathon have affected me to the core. I know what it’s like to be that runner, to push yourself to finish a race when you’ve got nothing left. To … Continue reading →

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I want to be a Latino health leader for Hispanicize 2013

Posted on March 21, 2013 by amanda

A little over three years ago, I was suffering from chronic headaches. I thought it was my vision, thinking I was due for my yearly test. I went and had my vision checked, but the headaches continued. A few weeks … Continue reading →

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ING 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by amanda

A week ago today, I ran my fourth Half Marathon, the ING Miami Half Marathon. My official chip time was 3:12:44, and while it’s below my person best of 3:08:08 (and last year’s goal of finishing under 3 hours), I … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Races

Posted on October 9, 2012 by amanda

Posting here for quick reference: October 21st: The Color Run 5K November 3rd: Glow Run 5K November 10th: Reason to Run 5K November 18th: Latin Rock and Roll Half Marathon December 1st: Awesome 80s 5K January 27th, 2013: ING Half … Continue reading →

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I ran Disney!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by amanda

I added this awesome bling to my collection this weekend! I ran my first Disney race with Claudia and Rachel on Saturday night, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Ten Miler. This was the inaugural race (a similar race, The … Continue reading →

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