Lauren on the Run

03/03/2026

sunshine, a couple of miles, and a great book ☀️👟🎧
so glad to get outside, feeling stronger, but also taking it easy 🩵

03/03/2026

Saturday was Axel’s last day, and word must’ve gotten out because EVERYone in town stopped by! 🥳
He’s truly one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, and I was happy to learn that I hadn’t missed his last day like I thought I had! I jokingly said “if I had known, I’d have baked a cake!” But Jeff had that covered! 🍰
The thing is, Jeff was out of town, but left the cake in the fridge. Because, of course he did.
I love what I do, and I really love the people I get to work with. No better team. 👟🩵

03/02/2026

so good to get out for a few miles this sunny afternoon! still icing my knee but it’s feeling much better! ☀️

02/26/2026

I met Jeff Galloway in February of 2013 at the Disney Princess Half Marathon Expo. I had been hit by an SUV while out on a training run in January (very minor injuries, all things considered) just a couple of weeks after transitioning to run/walk training for this first half marathon. I was so glad to have the opportunity to tell him that if I hadn’t discovered run/walk, I probably wouldn’t have gone back to running. But knowing that I could get thru a few minutes running then take a break gave me the confidence to continue my training and finish that race!
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Later that year, I was waiting to run the Disneyland Half Marathon. There was some commotion (apparently there was a medical situation closer to the start line) and a group on segways wheeled Galloway into our corral! He’s so unassuming, I think a lot of people had no idea who he was. I said hey and reintroduced myself. He said, “I remember you, Raleigh, car crash, right?!” 🙃 I had the honor of running with him for about a mile at the start of the race. Calm, quiet energy, curious about every runner around him, enjoying the pretty California morning.
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I had a few more chances to say hey, and he’d always smile and say “Raleigh, car crash!”
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I hadn’t seen him in a few years, but he’s on my mind pretty much every run. His philosophy got me thru dozens of half and full marathons, and especially Chicago last fall. He’s a big part of how I ran thru that finish, strong and smiling!
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He’s a big part of my passion for helping other runners. The running community has lost a legend. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on in each of us. 👟💙💚

02/26/2026

02/22/2026

We’re back!! 🥳
Half marathon training, Saturday morning long run, 5 miles, a bit of rain, always a fun crowd! 👟🩵

02/20/2026

quick run just to enjoy this gorgeous afternoon! came home to news that is in need of some support as he recovers. feeling extra grateful for his inspiration and for every single step. ☀️👟🩵

02/18/2026

I was not feeling this workout last night.
I drove to the art museum to get in an early warmup, and my body said “nope.”
I hate to miss PR Squad, especially after this endless stretch of undesirable weather… but it wasn’t happening.

Today I felt so much better! It was super windy, and I really struggled to hit my marks, but I felt strong trying!

I ran longer and harder at Saturday’s race than I have since Chicago in October. The last thing I need is an injury. One extra day of recovery was exactly what I did need. Glad I made the smart call, and thanks to for the backup! ☀️👟🩵

02/14/2026

This was all Justin’s idea… race at the beach in February 🩷
I debated for ages, and finally, after weeks on end of cold gray days, I signed up.
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But not just for the 10k, because for the low low price of an additional 5k and 1 mile, you get this huge sand dollar medal!
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And then we had ice and snow and I was relegated to the treadmill…
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10K, 5K, 1 mile… 10.3 total! This is most I’ve run since October, and it felt so good and “normal” to be back at it again! Fun race, great challenge, all the bling 🩵
Best of all, time with friends who inspire you and cheer you on! 💜
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02/12/2026

Chilly early morning demo run with and the new Endorphin Azura! Fun and responsive, super comfy fit! This is going to be a game changer for so many runners and I’m so excited for it!! ☀️👟🔥🩵

02/06/2026

I started psyching myself up for this run yesterday!!
There’s no snow in the forecast but the temps are going to be 🥶
So mid 40s this afternoon was my best chance to get in 6 miles before next weekend’s races.
I thought about it all day at work, and told my friend, Jeff. I wasn’t feeling super optimistic if I’m honest, but he said “I’m wishing you motivation and discipline!”
I decided I’d try my regular 5k route, better than not going at all… then I passed halfway, got to 2.8 miles, and at that point I knew I’d hit 6!
It feels so good to be running outside, and so good to get this done!!
And a big part of that was telling one person my plan! ☁️👟🩵

02/03/2026

got OUTSIDE for a few miles in the sunshine today and it was EVERYTHING!! ☀️⛄️👟🩵