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I started this blog for me.  I want to keep myself accountable for my running and make sure that it stays a priority in my life.  I'm a stay at home mom to two children.  Lyla is six and Orlando is four.  Most of my days consist of feeding them, cleaning up the kitchen, throw in a chore or two, and then start the whole process over.  My dear husband, Matt, helps me out a ton in the evenings, and he always makes sure I have  time to get out the door for a run.  In addition to running I love to bake, be crafty, read, and travel.  My guilty pleasures include watching reality television on E!, eating chips, and drinking tons of iced coffee and sweet tea from McDonalds!

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