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Training Update: Vision Boards and Other Visual Ways to Stay Motivated
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Vision Boards and Other Visual Ways to Stay Motivated

Laura BowersOctober 21, 2017August 17, 2021

Happy Saturday, everyone! Heather Jergensen from the Running with Grace channel and I are just rolling along with Vlogtober. For Day 20 yesterday, I shared a quick training update … which includes me not being able to run due to my orthodics causing me knee pain and needing to be adjusted. I’ve also been feeling …

Mental Games: How to Stay Motivated to Run and Train
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Mental Games: How to Stay Motivated to Run and Train

Laura BowersFebruary 6, 2017August 17, 2021

Need some advice on how to power through those long runs and challenging races? In a recent episode of Jammin’ On The Run over at our YouTube Channel, we chatted about our favorite tricks and mental games to get us out the door, through difficult runs, and over finish lines. 

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Accountability Quest: First Quarter Goals

Laura BowersJanuary 26, 2017April 4, 2017

Confession: I did a horrible job with my Goofy Challenge Goals, finishing a mere 36% instead of at least 50%. Why? Well, depression from my running injury had something to do with it as I’ve discussed in this Recover, Run, Rejoice video. Considering the holidays, I also made unrealistic goals, a habit I’ve yet to …

Running Injury Update: Goodbye Deep Dark, Hello Hope!
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Running Injury Update: Goodbye Deep Dark, Hello Hope!

Laura BowersDecember 1, 2016August 17, 2021

The good news? According to my doctor, “It’s very likely I’ll be able to run again.” The bad news? Well, having to withdraw from January’s WDW Marathon Weekend Goofy Challenge could be considered bad news, but who cares? I’m oddly fine with this as long as I can run again. Not being able to start for …

Joyful Miles Running Jam - what we listen to do get our groove on!
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Joyful Miles Running Jams: aka When Everything is Wrong

Laura BowersAugust 11, 2016August 17, 2021

We all have our ‘jam,’ that one song that makes our pulse quicken and wakes our soul. For runners, having a playlist full of jams is everything … and at times, the difference between a good run and a great one. For me, I listen to everything from Broadway show tunes to podcasts while running. But for …

My favorite Broadway Songs for Running! What's yours?
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Broadway Songs for Running

Laura BowersAugust 5, 2016August 17, 2021

In my alternate universe, I am a Broadway dancer. (I would say Broadway star, but anyone who’s heard me sing knows that’s a stretch, even in fantasy.) But I love everything there is to love about Broadway. The music. The singing. The genius sets and brilliant playwrights who bring magic to the stage and mostly, …

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  • Jumping in on the tail end of #PrincessWeek to show love to these amazing gals who changed my life! ✨💖✨
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Fun Fact: Before the 2014 #TowerofTerror race, I hadn’t gone on a vacation with girlfriends in over 20 years and I was still mourning the loss of a dear friend. So when @sarahud5 and @shannon_mcintosh42 invited me to join their group on a runDisney adventure … OMG. I was beyond excited!! 🥰
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And nervous. 😳 What if they didn’t like me?? I was so worried about making a bad impression that I was careful to hide my crazy, staying on my absolute best behavior. I was neat and never late, always the first to be ready. I did multiple courtesy flushes, volunteered for the sleeper sofa, and tried my best not to curse … emphasis on TRY 🤣.
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Turned out, however, we were all wonderfully crazy and they accepted me, flaws and all, late or cursing. 🥰 Then came along @winter720 and @jennalynjaeger making our Princess group complete!! 👑 And throughout my runDisney journey, I’ve met so many other awesome people and made countless memories I’ll always cherish! ❤️
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So now I can’t wait for my 12th year of the #PrincessHalfMarathon with my roomies, (except Steph, sniff 😢) and so many other dear friends! 👑 And ladies, I’ll try to stop being late all the time … emphasis on TRY. 🤣
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#rundisney #princesshalf #myprincessgirls #princessweek #princesshalfmarathonweekend #fairytalechallenge #joyfullyrunDisney 
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  • Life is short. Play with your wiener. ❤️
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#dogdaysofsummer #igdogs #wienerdog #doglife  #wienerdogsofinstagram
  • Swamp rat hair, don’t care! 💦💙
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We had such an amazing adventure last weekend with the kids!! Lots of time on the water … my happy place … with @asapbrocy fishing and crabbing with his dad and @tay_tayann._ as my new paddle board buddy!! 🛶 
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I also tried paddle board yoga for the first time … with tons of jellyfish in the water. 😳 Do. Not. Fall. 🤣 But my new @serenelifesupboard handled like a boss, even in the choppy water! I’m so glad I bought it on Amazon prime day!! 💙
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I hope you’re having an amazing summer!! 
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#healedgirlsummer #takemetothewater #paddleboarding #paddleboard #sup #suplife #glidesup #serenelifepaddleboards #hollywoodmd
  • Happy 30th anniversary to my best friend!! ✨❤️✨ We’ve had quite the unconventional beginning and now look at us, still together, even more in love. I’m so grateful for the day we met!! 🥰
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#anniversay #weddinganniversary #30yearstogether #myrock
  • #FairyTaleChallenge theme today in #bellydance class to celebrate registering for my 12th PHM, 11th FTC and 3rd yoga!! ✨❤️✨ I can’t wait!!
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Congrats to everyone who got in!! I can’t wait to see you! 🥰
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#fairytalechallengelegacy #princesshalf #rundisney #princesshalfmarathon #sunriseyoga #bellydancer #joyreinvented #over50andfabulous
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