by Robin LeRoy-Kyle.

Princess determination earns more than just Bling — So what's the next logical event after tackling 13.1 miles with 3 ½ weeks of no training? An injury, of course! After enjoying the elation that came with finishing my first-ever half marathon, it was only a matter of time before my body revolted. And revolt, it did! Within weeks of our Princess Party, on the cusp of spring break and all the running I could handle, I noticed a dark purple spot, about the size of a quarter, begin to appear on my left foot. Being diabetic, I watched it carefully for changes in size, pushed gently on it to elicit pain, took pictures of it to identify any sign of bigger problems. When nothing happened, cautious watching turned into great concern. An unexplained bruise on a diabetic foot can lead to horrible results. A trip to the podiatrist answered my questions. Read more....

Robin Le Roy-Kyle is a native Floridian, 16-year educator, creator of The Own Your Journey Project, and passionate writer and blogger, who chronicles the ups and downs of running as she continues her journey toward the finish line. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2006, Robin developed a relationship with running after transitioning from walking in late 2008, in an attempt to get healthy and find her potential. A self-described slow runner, she shares her experiences on the Turtles blog, writing about her discoveries, struggles, and triumphs as an over-40, newbie runner. Robin, who has completed eight 5Ks, two 10Ks, and her first half marathon in March, always looks for ways to make a difference in the world. She is currently hosting the Pay it Forward 500 Mile Club, volunteering with Girls on the Run, committed her pounds to the Pounds for Pounds Challenge that helps feed her local community through Second Harvest Food Bank, and is currently developing a project to help in the fight against childhood obesity. Robin can be reached at: RunningCirclesAroundTurtles.com.