This Old Runner Writes About Running

Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is Feb. 1-2

12/9/2019

54 Days Until We Run Safety Harbor!

Take a peek at last year's Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor. The 2020 race weekend is 54 days away! That's plenty of time to ramp up for the half, or train for a 5K or 10K (or both!)

SAVE 10% with Discount Code: ThisOldRunner

Use code "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on ANY Best Damn Race in 2020! Want to run the 5K in Safety Harbor, the Half in Savannah, 10K in Orlando and Half in New Orleans? No problem! Use the code when you register for each race and SAVE CASH.

Disclaimer: I’m an ambassador for the Best Damn Race. I'm promoting the races because they're awesome

Check Out the 2020 BDR Medals

Click any image to register and see all the participant perks. See you at the finish line!

5K, 10K and Challenge Medals for Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor on Feb. 1

Half Marathon medal for Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor on Feb. 1-2

5K medal for finishers at the Best Damn Race in Savannah on Feb. 15.

Half marathon medal for finishers at the Best Damn Race in Savannah on Feb. 15.

Half Marathon Medal for the Best Damn Race in Orlando on Feb. 29

10K Medal for the Best Damn Race in Orlando on Feb. 29

5K medal for the Best Damn Race in New Orleans on March 22. It's a sugar skull with glow in the dark eyes.

Half marathon medal for the Best Damn Race in New Orleans on March 22.

#BestDamnRace #BDR #SafetyHarbor #NOLA #Savannah #Orlando #BDRSafetyHarbor #BDRSavannah #BDROrlando #BDRNola #DiscountCode #HoorayRunning #ThisOldRunner

I Love AfterShokz Aeropex. That is All.

12/8/2019

Since I couldn’t get a good selfie, I put my @AfterShokz Aeropex on a painted snowman rock to get your attention. (Isn’t it cute?! 🤗)

I try so hard to take selfies of my Aeropex headphones, but never get really good ones. (👇 Look below to see what I mean.)

Rock painted like a snowgirl is wearing Aeropex bone conduction headphones.

Aeropex bone conduction headphones on a snowgirl rock. (Photo and Painted Rock credit: This Old Runner)

I just want everyone to wear them ‘cause they’re awesome! You can listen to music or a podcast while you run AND (AND!) hear cars and people around you.

I had a great sunny, Sunday run in my Aeropex today. What was the best part, you ask? The best part was I did NOT get run over by 2 kids on scooters 🛴🛴.

Why not? Because I heard them coming up behind me.

On a side note, I’m thinking 🤔 if snowmen ☃️ had ears they’d wear AfterShokz Aeropex.

Why?👇

🌨️ Waterproof
🎶 All the holiday tunes 🎄
👀 Stay aware of surroundings 🐕
🔋 8-hour battery; that's longer than it takes a snowgirl to melt in Florida! ❄️💦

That's all I have to say about that!

Somehow selfies of my After Shokz Aeropex never show how awesome they are. And BTW, how many freckles does one person need? (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

#JustSayin #StPeteRocks #Holidays
#AfterShokz #Aeropex #HoorayRunning #BibChat

The BibRave 100 Revealed!

12/4/2019

Earlier today, The BibRave 100 was revealed at The Running Event in Austin, TX.

Top 5 Half Marathons

🎉 Congrats to a local fave St Pete Run Fest for earning the #4 spot in The BibRave100 half marathon category. If you haven't run SPRF yet, check it out!

Top 5 BibRave 100 Half Marathons of 2019

Some Notes on Half Marathons from BibRave:

“For the second year in a row, we saw big shakeups on The BibRave 100 Half Marathon list. Almost half of the Top 20 for 2019 is comprised of newcomers while the remaining half is made up of races that have consistently earned their spot for multiple years in a row.

One common thread we spotted among the races on our list is that Half Marathon runners value top-notch race organization and community support, but more than anything, they sure do love a good after-party!

At races big and small, runners embraced the opportunity to celebrate post-race with everything from mimosas to bourbon and from 50-yard-line finishes to beach bonfires.

With so many excellent races to choose from, we’re proud of the Half Marathons that made this list."

Check Out the Other Top Races

The BibRave 100 winners for 2019 and sponsors.

You can check out the BEST races in America by visiting TheBibRave100.com to see which of your favorites made the list! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

#BibRave100 #BibChat #StPeteRunFest #RunStPete #TopRacesInAmerica

Sweepstakes for the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Powered by AfterShokz

12/3/2019

Here's your chance to win a race for you and a friend at the Run Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend on November 7-8, 2020. 🍷✨ You can choose to run the half, 10K or 5K race.

Disclaimer: I’m promoting this AfterShokz powered sweepstakes as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews.

Run, Sip & Savor Disney's Wine & Dine Weekend

If you win, you receive 2 race entries, 2 one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper Passes, hotel & travel accommodations, and running gear, all valued at $3,800. 🎉 Keep reading for more prize details.

Grand Prize Package Worth $3,800

Win a trip for two to the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World® Florida. You get so much more than race entries. Let's take a look:

RACE ENTRY
(2) Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K 2020 entries

AIRFARE + HOTEL
(2) Round-trip airfare and 2-night hotel accommodations at the Walt Disney World® Resort

(2) One-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper® option to Walt Disney World® Resort provided by AfterShokz

PLUS . . .

AfterShokz Aeropex Bundle with shoe bag, water bottle, cooling towel and fuel belt.

(1) Aeropex Endurance Bundle

The Aeropex Endurance Bundle includes a cooling towel, shoe bag, water bottle, fuel belt, and amazing wireless bone conduction headphones.

OTTERBOX
(1) Adventure Pack including:

Symmetry Phone Case
Amplify Glass
20,000 mAh Power Pack
36 oz Tumbler
20 oz Tumbler
Hydration Lid

NATHAN (1) Trailmix 12L Pack and SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Flask

KT Tape Performance Recovery Bundle

KT TAPE
(1) Performance Recovery Bundle:

KT Performance+ Blister Prevention Tape
KT Performance+ Blister Treatment Patch
KT Performance+ Chafe Safe Gel Stick
KT Recovery+ Ice/Heat Wrap System
KT Recovery+ Timed release Pain Relief Gel
KT Tape Pro, KT Tape Extreme, KT Tape Wide

Enter the Sweepstakes By Midnight Jan. 2, 2020

This sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents only. Must be 18 years or older. See Official Rules for specific details.

Your entry must be completed before 11:59 p.m. ET on 1/2/2020 to be eligible.

Click Here to Submit Your Entry for the Wine & Dine Sweepstakes!

Good Luck Everyone!

#RunSipSavor #WDBRP #WaltDisneyWorld #WDW #BibRavePro #BibChat #AfterShokz #OtterBox #RunDisney #KTTape #NathanSportsInc #WineandDineHalf #RunOrlando #Sweepstakes #DisneySweepstakes

I'm Thankful for My Gatorade Endurance Running Journey

11/25/2019

As Thanksgiving approaches, I'm wrapping up my Gatorade Endurance Running Journey. It's the perfect time to say THANKS to Gatorade. They made sure I had enough fuel to train and race for four months!

Fueling in Florida

In August, I got the chance to stock up on Gatorade Endurance as I pursued my Fall race goals. This was a thrill for me since I love the Endurance formula.

I live in hot and humid Florida, so hydration is serious business. Extra electrolytes and carbs are vital, especially on long runs. Ignore them and it's easy to dehydrate and bonk.

Another important factor is finding the right fuel for your body. After trying Gatorade Endurance last year, it became my primary fuel. It goes down easy, and never upsets my stomach.

Disclaimer: I’m promoting Gatorade Endurance as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews.

I also choose Gatorade Endurance because of consistency and taste. The easy-to-swallow gels come in Blackberry, Apple-Pear, Mango, and Vanilla. Yum!

During a long run, I NEED something fluid and subtle like the GE gels. Sweet, sticky gels don't work when I'm running and breathing hard. They're messy and hard to get down.

The same goes for fluids. I can't digest too much sweetness. The GE thirst quencher powders are light and refreshing. I can measure out the powder to suit my taste.

I pour some in a bottle, add water, and shake, shake, shake my way out the door.

The thirst quencher powders are my first choice for running, cross-training, and any outdoor activity. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

I stay hydrated with thirst quencher powder in cherry, watermelon, and lemon-lime. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

In this picture, I chose Vanilla. I'm a big fan of all four flavors. They're more fluid (and interesting) than other gels. (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

Winter Racing and New Goals

My Fall half marathons didn't play out to plan, so I'll keep pursuing my goal of a new PR. It's gonna happen, I just know it! I have a 15K, 10K, and half marathons scheduled.

I live in Florida, so Winter is my favorite running season. While I like the challenge of running in heat and humidy, I LOVE how it feels to run in chilly temps. BTW, chilly means 50s to a Florida weather whimp like me!

Happy Thanksgiving & Thanks to Gatorade Endurance for the fuel all season! (Photo: This Old Runner)

Thankful

Thanks to Gatorade Endurance for helping me stay hydrated during the hottest Florida Summer and Fall in recent memory.

If you're interested in a new race fuel that keeps you hydrated, give GE a try.

I know I'll be fueling my journey with Gatorade Endurance.

#GatoradeEndurance #GEnduranceBR #FuelMyJourney #FueledForFarther #BibChat #BibRavePro #RaceFuel #GatoradeEnduranceGels #GatoradeEnduranceThirstQuencher

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