Time for pictures...

The past few weekends we have had a blast.  Every week we have about 12 to 14 girls come out.  Everyone is having fun and running at their own pace.  I can see that so many of you are getting stronger and faster... after only a few weeks!  That's amazing!  I'm so excited to see where everyone will be at in a few months.  I think we've got a really good thing going on here.  If you are aren't part of this and you'd like to be come out with us!  Email me at werunforfun@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

B*tche$ Run Crazy!

On Saturday we had a lot of new ladies come out, which was awesome! During the team huddle we asked who was going to be running their first 10K when we do Miracle Miles. There were a lot of hands that went up, which was so inspiring! We haven't discussed it with the team entirely but some of us "Team Captains" or "Coaches", whatever you wanna call us, have talked about whether we would run as a team from start to finish or allow everyone to run at their own pace. Having given it more thought, we feel that because there are so many of you who are running your first race it's important for you all to have an opportunity to set your own Personal Record (PR). Being that it's your first one, it's going to be your own personal bar that you're setting...and being that Running Grrrl is all about personal best we want you to feel the freedom to give it your all, at whatever pace feels comfortable for you. We are a team that encourages and nurtures personal goals and in this process some are going for time and some are going for sheer bragging rights, "that's right sucka, I ran a 10K!" Either attitude is important to us because it's important to you.  And as you achieve these goals we know that you're going to use that new found sense of strength and empowerment to help raise up those sisters around you.
Having said all this, I'm sure there's still a few of you who are a little nervous about signing up because that familiar voice of doubt is setting in...6 miles is a long way...I just started running...what if I can't finish?! I'll say this to you, YOU CAN DO IT! Why? Because you're not alone.  We are a team and it's like the Marines, "No Woman Left Behind". These runs will be like each practice, one of us will always be in the back...wether we're jogging, walking, or dragging you across the finish line:) Since I love carrying a whistle and yelling in your ear, "pick it up, woman!" (just kidding), I will be the one in the back and the last Running Grrrl to cross the finish line. And  to all you little leggers who are kickin' booty in the front, I expect you all to circle around a little and yell us in! (I'm hoping for one of those obnoxious horns that those drunk, painted faced fans always have in the stands of football games.)
Lastly, know that your race counts to us and to the team. We are all inspired by everyone else's stories, whether it be you're a mom with five kids, a young woman finding her niche, or a woman trying to run through the heartache of her past...give us a chance to cheer you on and be a part of your Running Grrrl story.  Get signed up, get sweaty, and get strong!!
Lealah aka Her Broyle(s) Highness

Meet Lori...

Meet Lori aka Mrs. Boe Jangles!!!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod? 

love shack (B 52's), your man (josh turner), and final countdown

2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you? 

my facebook quiz on this said jennifer garner, but i would have chosen drew barrymore.

3. What do you order at In N Out? 

number 3 no sauce

4. Angelina or Jen? 

jen, angelina's a skinny slut

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why? 

mascara, lipstick is great but gets on your teeth and you always have to re-apply.  i like mascara that lasts me a couple days! gross huh?

6. What's your guilty pleasure?  

i'm still in love with the dudes in def leopard, and axl rose- the young axl

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall? And why? 

spring!  its before my busy work season and its the best time for gardening

8. Why do you run? Or why do you want to start running?

 i am a much nicer person when i do hard athletic activity. just ask my husband. 

Meet Lisa...

Meet Lisa aka LAK in the Box!!!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod?  

I love classic rock, but for running, i love listening to the Black Eyed Pea's new album "The End" because it gets me moving!

2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

Well that is obvious, Ellen Page from Juno cause everyone tells me i look like her.  Our personalities are nothing alike though.  I had a waitress tell me once that when i walked in she thought she was going to serve a celebrity.

3. What do you order at In N Out?

Number 2 - hamburger, no tomatos.

 4. Angelina or Jen?

 Angelina.

 5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

Mascara, i barely ever wear lipstick, but i love wearing mascara to make my lashes longer and dark.

6.What’s your guilty pleasure?

I'd say farmville on facebook.  Its the most pointless game, but i like it!

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall?  And why?

Summer, I love warm weather and doing outdoor activities. 

8. Why do you run?  Or why do you want to start running?

I started running cause I thought it was sad that i would run upstairs and be out of breath.  It makes me feel good and proud of myself.  I cant wait for the day when i can finish a half marathon!

Meet Stephanie...

Meet Stephanie aka Steph-n It Up!!!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod? 

Running playlist is different than just regular, so assuming you are asking for my running playlist: We be burnin' (Sean Paul), Pon de replay (Rihanna),  Get the party started (Pink)

2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you? 

Kate Hudson (only because I love her!)

3. What do you order at In N Out?

 I never eat there, but if I did probably veggie burger.

4. Angelina or Jen?

Definitely Jen! I have an obsession with 'Friends'

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

Mascara.  If anything though, eyeliner.  Not a lipstick person.

6. What’s your guilty pleasure?

  Reality shows, cake shows, biggest loser, celebrity shows, marriage ref....okay, I guess TV in general :)

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall? And why?

 I have always been more into winter but I think I am becoming more about summer.  Winter without snow is kinda boring.  Summer makes me want to be active :)

8. Why do you run? Or why do you want to start running? 

I have ran my whole life mainly because I always want to shed pounds and stay in shape. Also, it has always been a time I can just pray and talk to God, work out thoughts in my head.

Meet Erin...

Meet Erin aka Captain EO!!!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod?

It varies, but a few of my long-time staples are:

Renegades of Funk by Rage Against the Machine

One Step Closer by Linkin Park

All I Ever Wanted by Mase

2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

Julia Stiles. I know I don't look like her, but I've always liked her since "10 Things I Hate About You."

 3. What do you order at In N Out?

Cheeseburger with grilled onions and fries

4. Angelina or Jen?

Jen!

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

Lipstick. With all the eyedrops I have to put in my eye in a day (I have Bell's Palsy), mascara would get messy.

6. What’s your guilty pleasure? 

Tootsie Rolls and Reality TV -- it's basically all I watch -- the Bachelor, American Idol, Real World, Celebrity Rehab...I love it all.

 7. Winter, spring, summer or fall? And why?

Summer. I'm happy when I get to wear shorts, a t-shirt and flip flops everyday.

8. Why do you run? Or why do you want to start running?

Because I was never good enough nor competitive enough to make the cut for a team sport, so running has always worked for me.

Miracle Miles Fundraiser!

Lealah sent this out to everyone on our email list... some of you aren't on our email list so I thought I'd post it on our blog...

Hello Ladies!

I wanna thank all of you Running Grrrls who were able to sign up for the Miracle Miles for Kids this year! One of our main goals for the Running Grrrl team is to be able use our gift of running to bless other people, the fastest and easiest is through charity/fundraising events such as this one. The Miracle Miles for Kids is not just going to mark our first event together, it will hopefully mark the beginning of our work in the community. When you sign up for the run itself the money goes towards Family Care Network and the families they serve, however, Miracle Miles is also a yearly fundraiser that FCNI hosts to raise money for operating expenses for the following year. 

As many of you know, this is not a good time to live in the state of California. The state itself is in financial turmoil, which a lot of you may have experienced on a personal level, class sizes growing, after school programs being cut, etc. Well for a company like Family Care Network, these fiscal changes can truly mean the difference between life and death for some of the kids they serve. Sitting on the board for FCNI, I have personal knowledge of how this recession has and could continue to affect this company. It can be extremely discouraging knowing that not everyone in government views the health and safety of ALL children as not only important but a basic human right. But with companies like Family Care there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel! Family Care is a committed team of people dedicated to bettering the lives of the children and families they serve. Having worked for them as well I saw first hand how many families were positively affected by the work that this great company does. All this to say, here is our opportunity to poor into a company that not only needs it but deserves it!!

After you sign up for Miracle Miles for Kids, FCNI will be sending you a pledge packet. This packet will have a pledge sheet where you will have the opportunity to collect pledges of support for FCNI. I really want to encourage you ladies to call on those people who love you and support this positive step you're taking in your lives, by joining the running club and ask them to also support you in your race to help the children and families being served by FCNI. It's time to put our money where our mouths are, ladies!! According to our last count there were 12 girls who signed up for Miracle Miles...if we all raised even $100 dollars each, that means we're giving $1200! Please, give it your all, like you do when you're sweatin' your booty off on that last mile! I thank you, FCNI thanks you, and more importantly, the precious children of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties thank you!!

Sincerely,

Lealah Broyles

Her Broyle(s) Highness

++If you would like to know more about Family Care Network and the families they serve or how you or someone you know can donate to FCNI, please go to fcni.org

Logo!!!

So... the talented Ben Brown came up with some pretty sweet logos for RunningGrrrl.  We've got four here... Tell us what you think.  We need input.  We need to know what you think would look good on shirts, stickers, etc...

Meet Sarah!!!

Meet Sarah aka Sarcasmic Sarah...

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod?  

I'm a huge music fan (freak?) and i couldn't narrow it down to 3 songs to save my life...but, currently, i'm obsessing over everything by the Arctic Monkeys, Bon Iver, Kings of Leon and Band of Horses. 

 2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

Kristen Stewart. Because she's cool. My life story is not. But maybe she would make me cooler by association...?

3. What do you order at In N Out?

fries.

4. Angelina or Jen?

Jen. She was awesome before brad and she'll be awesome long after the poor sap.

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

mascara. lipstick makes me feel sticky.

6.What’s your guilty pleasure?

angsty teen fiction...written by women my age who should know better.

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall?  And why?

fall...i'm an indian summer kind of girl.

8. Why do you run?  Or why do you want to start running?

lots of reasons. i really love the feeling of empowerment i feel when running. it's me, pushing me to make me stronger. plus, there's no better backdrop for listening to angsty music.

Meet Holly!

Meet Holly aka Holla-Back Girl!!!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod?

eye of the tiger (survivor).  lose yourself (eminen). embarrassingly, but right now tik tok (kesha).

2. If there were a movie made about yoru life, who would play you?  

well, wishful thinking for sure, but according to lealah, it has to be jennifer aniston- she thinks her character in along came polly is a dead ringer for me.

3. What do you order at In N Out?

i try and pretend i only need a cheeseburger and fries, but then i go ahead and eat the rest of (which consists of a whole cheeseburger minus one bite) my daughter's burger. so i guess my answer is 2 cheeseburgers, add pickles, no onions

4. Angelina or Jen?

easy peazy. see question 2

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

lipstick, lipstick, lipstick.  i love lipstick.  i put it on every time i get in the car, no matter where i am going.

6. What's your guilty pleasure?

desert every night.  not like a cookie, like 6, or a bowl of ice cream.  every night.

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall?  And why?

fall, cuz the fall in osos is like summer everywhere else.  and i love the anticipation of the holidays approaching

8. Why do you run?  Or why do you want to start running?

if i'm honest, see question 6, i love to eat.  i love to eat whatever without restraint.  if i have to run to maintain that lifestyle, its so worth it. but also cuz i have my best ideas when i run, i feel strong, healthy and bad ass.  it makes everything seem brighter.

Meet Krista!!!

Meet Krista aka Buck Wild!!!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod?  

How about bands...Alkaline Trio, Fall Out Boy, Carry On!

 

 2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

Kelly Osbourne...why not?

 

 3. What do you order at In N Out?

cheeseburger with spread & pickles only - sometimes a grilled cheese

 

 4. Angelina or Jen?

Jen for sure! Angelina is just weird.

 

 5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

Mascara! I think I look weird with lipstick

 

 6.What’s your guilty pleasure?

 Lots & lots of TV. We DVR so many shows it's crazy.

 

 7. Winter, spring, summer or fall?  And why?

  I really like Fall, especially when I lived in Chicago, it was so amazing. But summer is right behind.

 

8. Why do you run?  Or why do you want to start running?

I'm a beginner, and I started because I want to lose 40 pounds and be a healthier person. I want to have a body that's "in shape"!

Meet Paloma!

Meet Paloma aka P-Phunk!

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod? 

Ever changing, but Lady Gaga and Girl Talk are the most played things on my iPod.

   

2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

Let's see, funny, smart, brown and a bit of an attitude? Eva Longoria 

  

3. What do you order at In N Out?

First, can we discuss the fact that I can't drive by an In N Out without getting something? No self control. That being said, I always get a double-double, grilled and raw onions, no tomatoes. 

 

4. Angelina or Jen?

I'm team Brad. 

 

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?

Chapstick. I look like my mother when I wear lipstick and I rub my eyes too much for mascara.

  

6. What’s your guilty pleasure? 

Singing boyband songs at the top of my lungs. I'm talking Backstreet Boys, not the Jackson 5. I'm that person who frantically rolls up her window at the stop sign. 

 

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall? And why? 

Summer. I'm pretty much a lizard and the sun is my hot rock.

 

8. Why do you run? Or why do you want to start running? 

I find myself getting angry too often. And running gives you endorphins and endorphins make you happy. And happy people just don't go around killing other people.

Meet Jessica!

Meet Jessica aka Miller Light...

1. What are the top three must have songs on your iPod? 
"Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas, "Big Green Tractor" by JasonAldean and "Such Great Heights" by Iron & Wine

2. If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?
Rachel McAdams...just because I love her!!!

3. What do you order at In N Out?
Double double with lettuce only and one slice of cheese

4. Angelina or Jen?
Jen for sure!  She is so classy

5. Lipstick or mascara, and why?Mascara because I never feel "put together" without it!

6. What’s your guilty pleasure?
I will agree with Erin on this one... definitely tv!  I can honestly say I'm obsessed and I waste way too much of my time watching it.  Especially all the reality tv shows!

7. Winter, spring, summer or fall? And why?
Fall because I love getting to wear scarf's and dress in warm cozy clothes after the summer warmth

8. Why do you run? Or why do you want to start running?
I run because it makes me feel not only physically healthy but mentally healthy as well.  It's kinda of an escape from the rest of the world.  I also thinks it's a lot of FUN! :)

Meet Melissa!!!

Meet Melissa aka Melicious!

1.  What are the top three must have songs on your iPod?  

Big River: Trick Pony, Tears Dry On Their Own: Amy Winehouse, anything by Missy Elliot

 2.  If there were a movie made about your life, who would play you?

Amy Adams!

 3.  What do you order at In N Out?

Burger with onions, no tomatoes.

 4.  Angelina or Jen?

Jen.

 5.  Lipstick or mascara, and why?

Mascara.  I'm a chapstick junkie and lipstick doesn't last under all those chapstick applications.

 6.  What’s your guilty pleasure?

Top Ramen and fashion magazines.

 7.  Winter, spring, summer or fall?  And why?

Whichever one we're in.

8.  Why do you run?  Or why do you want to start running? 
To be strong, to think, to meditate, to be alone, to be a part of a community, to be fit and healthy, to relieve stress, to blow off steam, to commune with nature, to celebrate life, to curse life.  "I run out of love and hate and anger and joy.  I run to avoid pain, to feel pain, to be free."