Lots of Race Options at the SPB Classic Here's the bling I brought home after running the St Pete Beach Classic Duo on Saturday. The Duo includes a 10K race at 7 am followed by a 5K race at 9 am. There's time in between to chat and relax. Plus, there's a cute Kids Dash that's fun to watch before the 5K.
Other race options include a Saturday night 3.8 mile Beach Fun Run, and Sunday's half marathon. If you're up to the challenge, run every single race to earn the Marathon Challenge medal. That's 4 races in two days that total 26.2 miles. Check out my complete SPB Classic review here. If you haven't tried this race, consider it. It's a fun getaway weekend whether you live near or far. Windy Weather Delayed the Races for 2+ HoursTwo big weather fronts threatened the Key West Half and 5K on Sunday morning. Race officials delayed the race to keep everyone safe. After 2+ hours, the race started as planned. Everyone I've seen or heard from said it was a fun event. Great tour around the island, musical street party, happy volunteers, and blingy bling. This year's medals were a mermaid for the half marathoners and a cute-as-ever 5K medal. Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K 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. Views of the 2019 Key West Half and 5KHere are some official photos from Key West! (Photo credit: Key West Half Marathon) First Place Award is an Engraved Conch ShellOn #MedalMonday I was checking out everyone's medals. This one blew my mind. I'll never be fast enough to win a race, but if I was — I would set my sights on the Key West Half. How cool is this conch shell award from the Conch Republic? Congrats to Real Life Runner Kevin Brown, on his first place men's division win! The photo below is from his Instagram account if you want a closer look.  2019 Key West Half Marathon First Place Men Trophy. (Photo credit: Kevin Brown, winner.) Register for the next Key West Half & 5K on January 19, 2020That's right! It's never too early to register for next year! Visit the Key West Half website to sign up for next year's race. The lowest price of the season is on for the next few days. If you don't want to commit now, check back for a discount code. I'll post as soon as I have one for next year's events. #KeyWestHalfBR #BibChat #floridakeys #BibRavePro #RaceDiscount #DiscountCode #KeyWest5K #KeyWestHalf #CouponCode #RaceCode #ConchRepublic  Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K 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 20% Off the Half with Code: BIBRAVE20Guys, it’s going to be in the 70s all weekend in Key West, Florida. If you want a warm, sunny racecation, grab one of the remaining spots in the Key West Half Marathon or 5K. Use: BIBRAVE20 to SAVE 20% 💰on the Half! Keep scrolling to check out both of the race courses — you run around historic, charming, funky, beachy (and warm) Key West! 🌞🏝🏖🐈🐬🐠🕶🏃♀️🏃♂️👣🌴 Key West 5K Course Map Key West Half Marathon Course Map Packet Pickup Information Want to Volunteer While You Spectate?We still need volunteers! If you'd can help, please register at https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/volunteers/.  Weekend Activities and ScheduleThere's a lot more than a race this weekend! Check out the schedule: Friday, January 18, 2019
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Sunday, January 20, 2019
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If you're on social media, you probably noticed a lot of year in review posts. After seeing a few, I wondered how my year would look. Top Nine Instagram PostsYou can use an online app to create your top nine posts for Instagram in 2018. I used the Top Nine App to generate my graphic. Download yours with the watermark for free, or without the watermark for $1.99. Here's my free version:  One glance and it's obvious races, BibRave, and my AfterShokz headphones are most popular. The Top Nine app revealed I had 7.5k likes on 197 posts in 2018. Next, I thought about a 2018 theme Instagram didn't reveal. Dinosaurs. 2018 was the year of the dinosaur for me. Let me show you what I mean. Dinosaur Theme in 2018Technically, the year of the dino began on Dec. 30, 2017. Maybe that's why Top Nine didn't see it. Also, it could be because this post was on Twitter. Dino #1 Spotted my first dinosaur facing his inevitable fate after the holidays. I left him there. Although, I like the picture in my head of me running a mile back home with this guy under my arm. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner) Dino #2 This one was posted to Twitter, too. I found this at the park. He must have escaped one of the many strollers. I ran past him a couple of times before slipping him into my pocket. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner) Dino #3It took a couple more months until I found my next dinosaur. I spotted a Santa Dino (Santa Dino?) in early April. That's right, he had on a hat and had a gift to give. Although the sign encouraged me to take him home, I didn't. Where would I keep a Santa Dino?  "I'm FREE. Take me home!" (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner) Dino #4, 5, 6, 7I found lots of fun stuff over the summer, but no more dinos until I hit the jackpot in September. My neighborhood embraces Halloween. There are decorations on decorations on decorations. And yes, they go up early. Check out the 4 Halloween dinosaurs below. These creatures brought my total dino count to 7 for the year.  Along with a grave yard of skeletons, this house decorated with dino skeletons. Add 4 more dinos to my #SeenOnARun total. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner) Dino #8? Maybe, Maybe Not.Found this guy at the end of October. Now, I know a dino and dragon are technically different. But they seem similar enough to me. Sure, a dino doesn't breathe fire. And, a dragon is a myth. But other than that: big scary creatures that roar. Right? I guess it depends on how seriously you take the #SeenOnARun game. I'm going to count him.  This fire-breather had glowing eyes and made scary sounds. He's not technically a dino, but I'm counting him. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner) What's Ahead for 2019?I've had 5 neighborhood runs so far this year. I've seen a drone, a man's suit jacket, and a baby's sock. I don't see a theme yet. And no, I didn't bring anything home.
Here's to a new year filled with fun runs. I hope you find lots of interesting things while you're out and about!
Race January 20, 2019 in Key West, FloridaIf you're thinking about running the Key West Half Marathon or 5K this month, hurry up and register. There're fewer than 70 spots left in the half; 40 left for the 5K. Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K 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 review Save 20% on the Half with Code: BIBRAVE20The good news is you can still use my code: BIBRAVE20 to SAVE 20% on the half! Go register —> https://www.keywesthalfmarathon.com/ before it sells out!  The Key West Half and 5K take runners all around beautiful Key West. You'll see all the iconic sights, and probably some roosters!
Here are the St. Pete Beach Classic race medals runners can earn in a couple of weeks. This is one of my favorite race series. The races take place over MLKing Jr. weekend (January 19-20). I ran the Waste Connections Duo Challenge last January. And, I'm happy to say I'm giving it another go this year. The challenge starts with the 10K, then the 5K. Run two races and go home with three medals. I recommend the half marathon, too. It's a great street level view of this charming beach town. You see places you'd miss otherwise. The courses are flat and fast. The weather can be chilly, but it's been warm, too. The best part is finishing the race and walking a few steps to the beach. You can still register to run or volunteer. Check stpetebeachclassic.com for all the details. There is more fun than just races. There's a beach bonfire and concert, too.  2019 St. Pete Beach Classic medals: 5K seahorse, 10K flying fish, Challenge dolphins, Half turtle, Marathon Challenge seahorse. (Photo credit: SPB Classic) #RunStPete #RunStPeteBeach #SPBClassic #RunFlorida #StPeteBeachClassic
Don't miss your chance to SAVE $5 on the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon at the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor on February 2, 2019! Check out each city and it's medals in this post. FYI: The JAX code expired on Dec. 31st, but you can still register for limited spots for that race on January 12 in Jacksonville. Disclaimer: I'm promoting the Best Damn Races as an ambassador for the Best Damn Race series. Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is Feb. 2, 2019Use my code "THISOLDRUNNER" for any race in Safety Harbor and you'll SAVE $5 on registration. You can use it for you and any of your running friends. Hurry, it expires on Saturday, January 12 at midnight. #BDRSafetyHarbor
Best Damn Race Savannah is Feb. 16, 20192/16/19 Best Damn Race Savannah in Savannah, GA It's the Inaugural year for #BDRSavannah Half and 5K! Use "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE $5 on any race! Code expires 2/1/19.
Best Damn Race Orlando is March 2, 20193/2/19 Best Damn Race Orlando in Orlando, FL Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, 5K and Challenge. Code expires 2/9/19. #BDROrlando
Left to right: Orlando 5K swan, 10K flamingo, Challenge ferris wheel (Orlando Eye) medals. (Photo credit: This Old Runner).  The Best Damn Race Orlando Half Marathon medal is a spinner with a flamingo on one side, and a swan on the other. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race)  Discount code (THISOLDRUNNER) for the Best Damn Race Orlando expires on Feb. 9, 2019 at midnight. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Best Damn Race New Orleans is March 24, 2019 That's right, the faces glow in the dark! The NOLA 5K and Half Marathon medals are so much fun! (Photo credit: This Old Runner) 3/24/19 Best Damn Race New Orleans in New Orleans, LA Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, and 5K. Code expires 3/3/19. #BDRNOLA Save $5 on Every 2019 Best Damn RaceGo ahead and use my code for one or all of these Best Damn Races! Make sure you note when the code expires for each city. Beyond the bling and runner SWAG you'll enjoy a great course through interesting cities. After you race enjoy food and fun at the post race party. All the Best Damn Races are a great value, but who doesn't want to save some cash? I always do. See you at the starting line! #BestDamnRace #SafetyHarbor #Orlando #Jacksonville #NewOrleans #Savannah #BDRNOLA #BDRJax #BDROrl #BDRSH #BDRSAV #DiscountCode #CouponCode #RaceDiscount #RunFlorida #RunTampa #RunStPete #RunBradenton #RunSarasota
Here's a warm, sunny, waterfront suggestion if you're looking for a Winter race-cation in Florida. It's the Key West Half Marathon and 5K on January 20th. SAVE 20% on Key West Half with "BIBRAVE20"Take a peek at the race medals and shirts below. You can use my code: BIBRAVE20 to SAVE 20% off the Half Marathon! Don't wait to register — this one sells out! Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K 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 Check the Key West Half and 5K Medals 2019 Key West Half Marathon medal features a mermaid on the front, and race details on the back.  The 2019 Key West 5K medal showcases the beauty of Key West with stunning images on the front and back. The Race Shirt Looks Great Coming and Going These beautiful ladies cut, v-neck tech shirts guarantee you'll remember your race in paradise every time you put it on. #KeyWestHalfBR  The men's round neck tech shirts look great coming and going. #KeyWestHalfBR Key West is Historic, Funky and Fun
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 Racers in the corrals before the Tampa Hot Chocolate 5K in December 2017. Disclaimer: I'm promoting the Hot Chocolate 15K 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 Countdown to the Starting LineGet ready to run in Tampa on Sunday, December 16th! The race begins at the Tampa Convention Center. Packet pickup happens at the Expo on Saturday. Race Start Times and CorralsStart Times: 5k - 7:00AM 15k - 7:45AM Corral Assignments: Check your email for a link to your RAM Racing account. View your registration to find your corral. Then, visit the Corral Information page to find out your wave. All the info you need is in the Participant Guide online. Parking DetailsFind details on parking locations for the expo and race at https://www.tampagov.net/tcc/parking. Expo and Packet Pickup: Sat., Dec. 15, 10 to 6Tampa Convention Center East Hall 333 S Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602 Enjoy chocolate samples, peruse the vendor booths, and pickup your swag at the expo. Get in some holiday shopping while you're there. Plenty of Hot Chocolate branded gear and clothing and vendor goods will be on display. Special race deals, too! Vendors: AARP Community Programs, Ameriprise Financial, Bondi Band, Clearwater Running Festival, Gulf Coast Gourmet Foods, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, LASIK Vision Institute, Medsense Massagers, OIC Advance, Power Home Remodeling, Topgolf Sponsors: Allstate, nuun Charity: Make-A-Wish® IMPORTANT: No Race Day Packet PickupThere is no race-day packet pickup. You can have a friend pick up your packet if you can't make it on Saturday. #HCBRTAMPA18 #HCTAMPA #HotChocolate15K #HotChocolate5K #RunTampa #RunStPete #BibChat
 Okay guys, here's number 3 of 3 of the St. Pete Beach Classic giveaways! Head on over to This Old Runner on Instagram and enter to win your choice of the Beach Run, 5K or 10K race on January 19, 2019. You have 24 hours to enter. 6 pm Wed. 12/12 through 6 pm. Thurs. 12/13/18. Doesn't running a race in St. Pete Beach in January sound wonderful?! I think so. I'm running the 5K + 10K Duo Challenge again this year. I can't wait! This is one of my favorite local races.  Free Training RunsJoin like-minded runners for training runs on the Wednesday, Dec. 12, and 19 and Jan 2 and 9. Meet at the St. Pete Beach Community Center.  There's a gift certificate available if you win and want to give the entry as a gift to someone else. If you want to upgrade another race, use the free entry and pay the difference in registration fees. For example: you can upgrade to a Half Marathon, the 5K + 10K Challenge, or the Full Marathon Challenge. If you upgrade to the Half you can enter the #Burg2Beach2Bayshore Challenge. You can upgrade at packet pickup. Present your certificate and pay the difference in cost between the races. The #SPBeachClassic Half Marathon is the second leg of the Burg to Beach to Bay Challenge. Visit https://stpetebeachclassic.com/ for more information on the 3-half marathon challenge. #RunSPBClassic #SPBClassic #RunSPB #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunSarasota #RunTampaBay #B2B2B #StPeteRunFest #GasparillaDistanceClassic #GasparillaRun #PGDC19 #RunLikeAPirate #HealthySP #SPRF #ThisOldRunner #BibChat #StPeteBeach #TampaBay #DTSP #StPete #FloridaHalf #FloridaRunner #MRTT #RaceDiscount #RaceGiveaway #GulfOfMexico #StPeteBeach #FloridaRaces
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