Independence Day Marathon - #58

Day 3 of my back to back triple. I finished 6:54:42. Perfect running/walking weather in beautiful Coto de Caza.

LET YOUR HEART SHOW YOU THE WAY Listen to the song in you. It's there in whatever puts stars in your eyes and makes your heart sing. Listen to your feelings and you will hear who you are and what you must do. Listen to your needs and you will know where to find what you are looking for. Listen to the wisdom within. It is trying to lead you to your destiny. Listen to the song in you and your life will be full of harmony. You will be complete and at peace and happier than you have ever been - if only you will Listen to the song in you. - Nancye Sims -

Keep Believing,

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

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Foot Traffic Flat Marathon - #57

CELEBRITIES!!!

SAUVIE ISLAND OREGON

Day two of my back to back triple went well. Everyone was enjoying themselves...Foot Traffic Flat Marathon is one for your bucket list. I finished 6:07:00

Love the strawberry short cake...soooo good!

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within. - Maya Angelou-

Each of us brings to the world unique talents, gifts and abilities. Even if you don't know what it is, or value what you do, someone, somewhere, will benefit from your presence. No one can do what you do exactly the way you do it. It is this uniqueness that makes you valuable to the world. We are each as unique and valuable as the other. It was designed that way. A gift from God. Gifts are not given on the basic of race or gender. As a matter of truth, gifts come in many shapes, sizes and colors. When you do what you do, exactly the way you do it, you are sharing God's gifts, bestowed for the good of the world. -Iyanla Vanzant-

Keep Believing,

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

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Stars and Stripes Marathon - #56

The Stars and Stripes marathon is day one of my first back to back triple. Jim and Larry are both on their 11th round of the 50 states. Amazing! Just Amazing! GREAT ACHIEVERS... I am fascinated by other people's creativity and productivity. I am in awe of their dedication and determination to fulfill their talents and desires. Great achievers are those who follow the yearnings of their souls. They are those who challenge themselves with daily sacrifices and relentlessly endure the inconveniences and consequences that occur as a result of their goals. They are focused on developing themselves, mastering their unique abilities, and making their dreams a part of their lifestyles. They create their own lives by never wasting a single day and possessing the inner strength to carry on through all of life's changes with an open mind and a hopeful heart.
-Deena Beisser- I admire you Jim & Larry.

I met Brad and Mary at the Red Rock Marathon in Las Vegas. Happy running!

California living...I have always wanted to take a yoga class on the beach. Next time...

I finished 6:18:50...

"When your dreams become your life and your life becomes your dreams you begin to see God all over them."

Yolanda"Walking Diva"

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Fitness Magazine - Jul/Aug 2010

Running with Todd - Legg Lake Marathon - #55

Today I'm feeling good. I slept well and I'm ready for day 3 of my triple weekend. My idol and marathon buddy Larry was present and so was Hydrive Energy drink. The first half of the marathon was nice and cool compared to yesterday's 109 degrees!

I managed to finish 6:48:11 The fastest way to become the Master of your thoughts and emotions is through challenging situations. If your life is going along fairly smoothly, there are not the same opportunities that enable you to strengthen your power and become the Master of your thoughts and emotions. You see, even challenges are beautiful opportunities in disguise. The Secret

Keep Believing in your Dreams!

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

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Running with the Devil - Marathon # 54

Running with the Devil was run in 109 degree heat at Lake Mead in Nevada. I did the Devil in 2008 in 115 degree heat and this year it was much cooler. This is Maniac Mitch and his first Devil run. Abby is running the Devil 50 miler. This is Abby's 4th 50 miler. Good luck Abby!

At mile 15 I was feeling great!!! You are weighed at the half way point and I didn't lose any weight. Yippee!!!! At mile 20 it started...heat exhaustion, stomach issues and dizziness. Mile 23 I started praying..."please let me finish without throwing up." I finished 7:20:34 Thank you my loving and supportive husband for driving me home and pulling over 4 times so that I may throw up. I lost 12 pounds... I'm fine and now I'm ready for "BADWATER"

The rolling hills of the Desert Canyon road...

I run to discover the depths of my soul and

to climb to new heights of possibility...

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Keep Believing,

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

Five Cities Coastal Marathon - #53

LIVING LIFE.... The Five Cities Coastal Marathon ran thru five cities: Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, Encinitas, & Cardiff. We started in Oceanside at Cafe 101 restaurant. Cafe 101 is located on the historic Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside California. The race started at 4am and as the sun started to rise, I was amazed to see all the surfers, bikers, runners, and walkers living life. The course was scenic and the weather was perfect. I finished

6:59:10

California dreaming!!! I do marathons for the medals first and then my health. Nice medal!!!

MAKE THE MOST OF EVERY DAY, AND CELEBRATE ALL THAT YOU ARE: Live by your own light - Shine by your own star - Do what you always wanted to do with your life - Envision the gift that you are - Climb up the hills of your hopes and dreams - Take whatever steps you need to take - You can't get to the top if you don't try, and it's a journey you should definitely make - Try to find more time in your life - Do it just for you - The people you love and care about will be rewarded with happiness, too - When the calendar is far too full - Keep the days from flying by - Remember your youth when time took forever - Rediscover that child inside - Spend part of every day just doing something you'd like to do - Today will never come again, and yesterday is through - The secret (if you'd like to know) to finding happiness - Is knowing that it's all around and that your life is blessed - By being in this moment and living a day at a time - You have access to every gift that will make your sunlight shine - Brighten your world with friendships and love and wishes on a star - Make the most of every day - And celebrate all that you are. -Douglas Pagels-

Keep Believing,

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

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