Last Day to Register for #Scoobtober Virtual 5K or 10K is October 20Popping in with a quick reminder. If you want to run the #ScoobyDoo Scoobtober Virtual Run, today's the last day to sign up. Click on over to ScoobyDooRun.com and register. You can run alone, with friends, or with your favorite canine. Disclaimer: I received a Scooby Doo Run Series entry as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews. Get Scooby Doo Scootober SWAGCheck out the goods for October runners! Humans get a Scooby official backpack and medal. Pups get their own medal (with velcro fastener) and matching bandana. If you ran the September #DooGood 5K, and add the October #Scoobtober 5K/10K, you'll earn a Challenge Medal. It's a spinner medal with the Scooby gang on it!
Copper and I Are Almost Done with #ScoobtoberWe've run 5 of our 6.2 miles. I'll be back with a race recap when we're done. If you didn't see our September medal ceremony, check it out.  Copper taking a break during our #Scoobtober virtual race. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Use the Discount Code to Save Money and Support the Best Friends Animal SocietyUse my code: BIBRAVE when you register. You'll save 10% on your registration. You save money and help out the Best Friends Animal Society. Besides being a great way to stay motivated to exercise, these virtual races help other pups like Copper find families. We hope you'll join us and run. #CopperTheRescuePup #ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #ScoobyDooBR #Scoobtober #ScoobyDooRun
#DiscountCode #BibRavePro #Virtual5k #Virtual10K #RescuePup #October10K #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #Dogstagram #Dogs #Couch25K #C25K #5K #10K #RaceCode #FloridaRunners #MRTT #DogsRunThisTown #RunStPete #RunFlorida #CouponCode #RaceDiscount Check out the medals for the first-ever running of the #BestDamnRace Savannah! They're beautiful and have lots of images that rep the charming city of Savannah. The race is Saturday, February 16, 2019. Register at Savannah.BestDamnRace.com. Savannah 5K and Half Marathon Medals
Save $5 on Any and Every Registration with Discount Code: THISOLDRUNNERBe sure to use my code: THISOLDRUNNER when you and your friends register for the Savannah Best Damn Race. In fact, you can use the code for any race in the 2019 Best Damn Race series. That includes: Jacksonville, Safety Harbor, Savannah, Orlando, and New Orleans!
I hope you'll join us for one or more Best Damn Races in 2019. Take a look around this blog to see all the other wonderful medals appearing at each #BDR finish line. Today's run was easier than yesterday. The humidity percentage dropped from 84% to 56%, and it made all the difference. Here's a photo from today's 5 miler. Check out that blue sky and clouds. I am so happy I live here. I've seen pictures of snow already from northern friends. Burrr! Here in semi-tropic Florida, we're entering the best weather of the year. If you live somewhere cold, check out all the races in the Tampa Bay area. We do great racecations around here. In fact, I'm working on a racecation guide. I'll post it in the next week or two.  Seen on a run on a beautiful October afternoon. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Waiting to Wear Long SleevesMy beautiful sweat-wicking, lightweight, long-sleeve #RunnerOfSteel Pittsburgh Marathon In Training shirt arrived at the start of October. And I haven't had a chance to wear it on a run yet. (Still hitting high 80s here in Florida.) Sure, I've worn it around the house in the air conditioning, but that's not the same, is it? I'm thinking the first time I wear it outside will be while we're in Pittsburgh next month. Here's a picture so you can admire it with me. It's a Brooks #RunHappy shirt. It's Black and Gold. It looks fast.  (Photo Credit: This Old Runner) I'm excited about running the half marathon next May in my hometown. I'm also terrified of running the hills since I'm used to the flat lands of Florida. But, it's all about the challenge, right?
Pittsburgh Magazine's List of the Most Enjoyable Parts of the Pittsburgh MarathonLast April in honor of the 10th running of the race, Pittsburgh Magazine described the 10 most enjoyable parts of the Pittsburgh Marathon. Read the article to see what you can expect to see during the race.  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Magazine) Also — do you see those hills? I'll be running the half with my daughter next May. Until then I'll be training on every hill I can find here in Florida! #RunnerofSteel #RunPittsburgh #PittsburghMarathon #PittsburghHalf #ThisOldRunner #10YearsRunning #SteelCityRunners
In October We Race in PinkSome of my favorite races raise money in support of a cause. It's pretty obvious if you look at my schedule. My next 5 races are for rescue pups, K9 officers, a nature preserve, a charter school, Make a Wish, and mental health and the homeless. Each year when October rolls around there are plenty of walks and runs in support of breast cancer research. This year I picked a race I'd never run before. I'm so glad I did. Sunday morning I ran in pink with a bunch of other people in the Pretty in Pink 5K put on by Premier Racing Institute. It was my first race with this organization. Even better, it was my first time on the Ream Wilson Trail in Clearwater. This trail is awesome. Lots of BIG shade trees. I'll be back to workout on the overpass bridges. Del Oro Park (start/finish line) has basketball and tennis courts and a shady playground.
Pretty in Pink Shirts and BibsThe race shirt made me unexpectedly happy. There are caricatures of Duckie and Andie from the 1986 movie Pretty in Pink on it. Past images from the race included a Pink Panther figure. Maybe they do a movie theme each year, I'm not sure. I'm just glad I scored this shirt. It's a clean, fun graphic. Kudos to the designer. The matching bibs were well done, too.  I love the graphics on the shirt and bib. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Why I Enjoyed This Race
I found more hills, gorgeous old oak trees, bikers, and dog walkers. The trail winds through parks with tennis courts and disc golf. There are bridges and ponds. There are trails in the shade. It has some elevation. You can run 5-10-15 mile routes on the trail from here. I walked another 50 minutes on the trails after my race. I saw runners finishing the 10K, bikers zipping down hills, and softball players competing. By the time I returned to the finish line everyone was leaving. Pretty in Pink Race Details
Scene on a Run: I saw a couple of very cool bike repair kits along the Ream Wilson Trail. The permanent stations have tire pumps and tools for bike repairs. Our #DooGood 5K medals arrived! That mean’s it’s #MedalMonday for Copper! He was such a good sport during the medal ceremony! You can read more about our virtual race here and here. It was a lot of fun! Next up is finishing the #Scoobtober Virtual 10K. It's our second race to support the Best Friends Animal Society. Copper has race tips for anyone who wants to run with us in October. Hurry up and register before the Oct. 20 deadline. Copper's Medal CeremonyHere are a few photos from our medal ceremony! (Photo Credit: This Old Runner) Disclaimer: I received a Scooby Doo Run Series entry as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews. Save 10% on the #Scoobtober Virtual RaceWanna join the fun? Run the Scoobtober Virtual Race! You can choose to run a 5K or 10K alone, with friends, or your 4-legged best running friend. Run anytime, anywhere, between now and October 31. Copper and I broke the distance into bite-size pieces. Don't forget to use my code: BIBRAVE to SAVE 10% off your race! Details and registration at www.scoobydoorun.com. We hope you’ll grab your puppy pals and join the race to help rescue animals. Make sure you tagg your photos online with #Scoobtober and #ScoobyDooRun so we can follow your race. Look Who Else Ran the Scooby #DooGood 5K!Copper and I weren't the only #BibRavePros to run a Scooby Doo Run. Check out all our pup pals sporting their bling! Thanks to Katy and Daisy for putting together this awesome collage of the #BibRavePups!  Photo credit: RunKatyRun.com #CopperTheRescuePup #ScoobyDoo #VirtualRun #DooGood #BibChat #ScoobyDooBR #Scoobtober #ScoobyDooRun #DiscountCode #BibRavePro #Virtual5k #Virtual10K #RescuePup #October10K #WhatWouldScoobyDoo #Dogstagram #Dogs #Couch25K #C25K #5K #10K #RaceCode #FloridaRunners #MRTT #DogsRunThisTown #RunStPete #RunFlorida #CouponCode #RaceDiscount Sign Up Before Midnight on October 14th
(Video credit: This Old Runner)
Register now if you plan to run for chocolate in #Tampa during the Hot Chocolate 15k or 5K ‪on Dec. 16, 2018. The price goes up at midnight tonight‬!
Use my BONUS Code: BRHCTAMPA18 to score a #HC15K armband holder at packet pickup. All finishers get a great zip front hoodie and chocolate finisher's cup. 15K finishers get the medal shown above. Register early to save some cash: http://www.hotchocolate15k.com/tampa. Don't forget to download your FREE McMillan 15k training plan. See you at the starting line! #HCTampaBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #WillRunForChocolate #RunStPete #runchat #RunSarasota #RunTampa #RunBrandon #RunBradenton #RunTampaBay #15K #5K #DiscountCode #RaceCode #BonusCode #RaceSWAG Don't miss your chance to support dog heroes! Run the K9sUnited 5K or 9K in Apopka, FL on December 1, 2018. You can choose a 9K, 5K, or 1 Mile Fun Run. If you can't make it to Apopka, sign up for a virtual race. All runners earn a t-shirt and medal. After the races there will be a K9 photo booth, arts and crafts, and a K9 demonstration. You'll see first-hand how important our canine heros are to the community.
Disclaimer: I received a free entry to K9sUnited 9K virtual race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews!
Save 10% Off Registration with "BibRave18"Use the code "BIBRAVE18" when you register to receive 10% OFF your race. Get all the details at www.k9sunited.org All proceeds from the races benefit K9s United, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the best equipment, amenities, and quality of life to dog heroes during and after their service. K9s United memorializes K9s who give their lives in service. Other K9s United Races in FloridaLooking for a race closer to you? K9s United is hosting races in support of K9s in the following cities: Jan. 12, 2019 in St. Augustine, FL Feb. 23 2019 in Cape Coral, FL May 11, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL IMPORTANT REMINDER: Since the race is to benefit Law Enforcement K9s, only service dogs are allowed to attend. There will be several from surrounding agencies. We want our K9s to have the freedom to participate in the run as well as the K9 demonstration afterwards. #K9sUnitedBR #K9s #PoliceDogs #Canines #BibChat #BibRavePro #Apopka #Florida
 We're Counting Down to Race Day!It's just 53 days until it's time to run the Inaugural RaceTheBay Half and 5K on December 2, 2018. The race begins and ends at SunWestPark in Hudson, FL. Admission and parking for SunWest is included in your registration fee. December is a beautiful time of year in Florida. If you're looking for a getaway race weekend, consider running Race the Bay. All half and 5K runners receive finisher medals and race shirts. Half marathoners also get a choice of a Bourbon and Boweties bracelet or keychain in addition to their finisher medal! After the race stay and play SunWest Park. Please note there are rental fees for SUP, kayaks, wake boards, and the obstacle course ($15/45 minutes). Don't forget to bring your beach chairs and umbrellas to relax on the beach after the race. Use Code "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE $10 on the Half Marathon or 5K RaceSAVE $10 on the Half — and the 5K — with code THISOLDRUNNER. There's no expiration date on this generous discount code. But, you should register before the price increases on October 31.  The race is a fundraiser for Classical Preparatory School, a Florida Charter (public) school. Student discounts are available for racers 18 years and younger. Sign up on the RaceTheBay registration page. #RunTampa #RunStPete #RunFlorida #Aripkeka #BourbonandBoweties #BibChat #RaceTheBay #Florida #RunStPete #RunTampa #WaterSlide #SunWestPark #RunBradenton #RunSarasota #RunTrinity #RunPasco #RunPinellas #RunHillsborough #Hudson #BibChat #RunChat #ClassicalPrep #floridarunner #optoutside #halftraining #DecemberRaces #RaceCode #DiscountCode #RunChat #MRTT
#FeelTheOO is Real! (Photo credit: Oofos.com) I am so happy to get my feet in a pair of Oofos recovery sandals! Their arrival was perfect timing. I ran a hilly 5 miler the day before and could feel it in my tired legs. So, I wore these sandals all day the next day. They felt great. I didn't have to break them in. The strap was pliable and soft. No rubbing at all. I received these Oofos Cloud White Ooriginal Sport Sandals to test and review. I'll use them a lot during my current half marathon training cycle. Many runners I know love Oofos. So, I'm expecting good things. After I log some miles I'll write a full review. For now, here are a few photos for you.
Disclaimer: I received Oofos to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews.
Oofos has sport sandals in lots of fun colors. They even have special editions for the New York and Chicago Marathons! They make slip ons sandals, clogs, and shoes for men and women. According to Oofos, the OOfoam technology absorbs 37% more impact than other foams. That means less stress for your feet, knees, and joints. Being kind to your feet and legs after a workout is the right thing to do for proper recovery. Here in Florida we wear flip flops and sandals all year long. I know my sandals will get a lot of use! #OofosBR #FeeltheOO #BibChat #BibRavePro #RecoverySandals #Sandals
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