<![CDATA[Strong Finish Run Coaching & Sports Nutrition - Blog]]>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:02:09 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend sponsored by Enterprise]]>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.orlandorunningcoach.com/blog/rundisney-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-sponsored-by-enterprise
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​You guys!! Where do I even start? I had such an amazing weekend at the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, January 14th –16th. Thanks to Enterprise for sponsoring me! I could not ask for a better supporter and a smoother ride!  I created so many unforgettable memories with my girls! I can’t wait to share with you all, and hopefully, inspire you to sign up for one (or all) of the races next year!

The Car Rental

How exciting to be a part of Enterprise’s new, huge announcement: they are the official rent-a-car of runDisney!! 
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I picked up my Toyota Highlander on Friday morning and it was a perfect sized vehicle for my family. Three rows, the back folded down to make more room in the truck, pilot seats for the girls, and such a smooth ride! 
The process of securing my car was super easy, quick, & efficient. They were waiting for me when I got there, some quick paperwork, answered my questions about the car, loaded in the girls' booster seats and we headed down to Walt Disney World! I felt a sense of relief knowing Enterprise would help get me safely to the runDisney Expo. 

Expo & Race
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Our 1st stop: the runDisney expo to pick up race bib & race shirt at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! It was super organized, everything was labeled where to go, and there was plenty of staff to help answer any questions. This was my girls’ 1st time at a race expo! They were so excited and were soaking in all of it.

We shopped around for a bit, but I was “good” and only ended up buying 4 pairs of the new balega running socks from the Fit 2 Run booth. Ran into my friend, Jen, so naturally, we snapped a pic! 
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The part we all came here for - RACE!

I was so happy and ready to join runDisney again. We started the morning early to get ready for the big day, but the excitement kept us more awake than a coffee.

​Every race was full of Disney characters, including my favorite - Pirates of the Caribbean. I had a blast seeing so many of the friends I met during the previous races.

This race exceeded all of my expectations and I hope you can join me next year!

Hotel

Then we checked into our amazing hotel, the Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

We’ve never stayed here before and loved it. We were able to spot zebras, giraffes, and more - right from our balcony! They had a nice fire pit, restaurants, pool, playground, and transportation to all the parks. The girls were amazed at all the animals they were encountering. I would absolutely stay here again, it definitely made our trip even more memorable.
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Without Enterprise sponsoring me, I wouldn’t have been able to create such a once in a lifetime memory with my girls. It was the first time they tagged along and saw me race and at a race expo. Not only did I have a blast seeing old and new friends at the race, but my girls also had an incredible time, all thanks to Enterprise and their support for me on this trip. 
 
~Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of Enterprise~
]]><![CDATA[InsideTracker Review & Giveaway]]>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:16:26 GMThttps://www.orlandorunningcoach.com/blog/insidetracker-review-giveaway
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INSIDE TRACKER GIVEAWAY!!! Yes, you read that right!! I'm giving away an Ultimate Test and a Free Consultation with one of InsideTracker's Registered Dietitians! If you want to optimize your athletic performance, you should really check them out. It's an incredibly efficient way to to understand what your body may be lacking and needing to perform its best!

I had been watching other athlete/runner stories on getting their blood tested and finding out what they were low or elevated in and making the changes to feel better the past couple of years. I finally took the plunge and got my blood drawn and a few days later, I had the full, detailed results sent back to me from @InsideTracker I was able to review all the biomarkers that needed work, then they set me up with a registered dietician to go over all my results. 

So, what exactly is @InsideTracker and what do you get? InsideTracker is an ultra-personalized nutrition and wellness platform that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, and lifestyle to help you optimize your body and reach your goals. It's easy and safe to get tested, you could even request a mobile blood draw, where they come to you. I went to a local Quest Diagnostics. 

Below are a few screenshots from the app and my results. 43 biomarkers were tested - way more inclusive then going through your doctor.
I was high and low in two testosterone levels, but my RD explained it was most likely due to my new birth control pills I had just switched to and that she wasn't worried about. Told me to add more healthy fats to my diet for hormone production. More salmon, almonds, EVOO, PB and avocado? Done.

I was high in cortisol....oh, stress. It breaks down our muscles so I've got to get better about letting life get to me. She suggested eating more foods w/magnesium and again, the healthy fats. Must work on getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night, too - need to bring that # down!

Iron...I was low in Ferritin, which is stored iron and need to bring that number up. I can do that by upping my Vitamin C: using lemon juice more often and eating more bell peppers. No problem - bell peppers and hummus is my new favorite snack! Animal based protein and veggies also will help bring my levels up. 

I was a little high in inflammation as well as LDL cholesterol level, which can be fixed w/increasing my soluble fiber w/apples, pears, beans and oatmeal and eating less saturated fat. 
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Take control of your health and wellness with the Ultimate Plan, their most comprehensive package at InsideTracker.com and use the code MAMABEAR for 25% off! This will also include a FREE InnerAge 2.0 package. Click here. 
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS: 
March 4-March 11, 2021
​FREE Ultimate Test & InnerAge 2.0 ($700 value)
INSIDETRACKER will email the winner by email.
All you need to do to enter is click the link HERE and enter your name & email and follow InsideTracker on Instagram! Good luck!! 
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