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Things I Love Thursday - Running for a Reason

Alicia, of Alicia Runs, who I also claim as a friend (even if we've only seen each other in person a few times) is hosting a Virtual 5K Race for Autism. She has some amazing prizes lined up (including some Runnerd stickers), so head over to her blog HERE, learn more about the race (and prizes), and sign up NOW!!




And don't forget to vote for me to be one of the Top 25 Health & Fitness Mom Blogs on Circle of Moms. Just click the circle above and then click the little "thumbs up" on the page to vote. You can vote once a day until June 1st (so I'm almost done begging and bugging). Please and thank you!

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  1. EmzMay 26, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I voted!!
    And. I. Too. Heart. Alicia.

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  2. AliciaMay 26, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Uh, yeah, we're friends! You don't know how happy I am to see this post. You have been amazingly supportive, Candice, with my whole journey with Train4Autism so far. Thanks so much for running with T4A, donating prizes and being an all around amazing gal. You're the best!

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  3. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriMay 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I've been voting almost every day, because you're awesome.

    Off to check out the virtual 5k!

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  4. Mary NevinMay 26, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    i voted for you today :)
    what a great race, this is a cause very near and dear to my heart so i'll definitely join in. Happy Thursday!

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  5. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Great cause, so I'll definitely check it out!

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  6. Jess @ Blonde PonytailMay 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Voted Candice! So many of you amazing mamas!

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  7. Jim ... 50after40May 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Virt 5K's are cool - good luck!

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  8. Running RicigMay 26, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I voted everyday!

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  9. ownyourbackbone.blogspot.comMay 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I voted! I love this post. So much good, so many miles

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  10. Rachelle WardleMay 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I will check out the virtual 5k thanks for sharing.

    So I notice that we are running a lot of the same races. We totally need to have a blogger meet up. What do you think about the Friday before Utah Valley?

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