Fact: Racing is Better with ChocolateWhen you race in a Hot Chocolate 15K or 5K you get all the chocolate! There's chocolate at the expo and packet pickup. Chocolate on the course! And a chocolate finisher's cup filled with delicious hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, and lots of dippable goodies. 15K finishers get a chocolate bar medal! 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 Final Price Increase is Dec. 2 at Midnight
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Course Map and Aid Stations on Tampa CourseAdd SWAG to Your Pickup Bag with My CodeDon't forget to use code: BRHCTampa18 when you register to score a BONUS phone armband holder with the Hot Chocolate logo. Keep your phone safe while you run. Register online before Sunday, 12/2 at midnight to save cash! IMPORTANT: Packet Pickup DetailsPacket pickup is on Saturday, December 15, 2018 - 10am to 6pm at the Tampa Convention Center.
Come to the Hot Chocolate Expo to pick up your packet, which includes a race day bib and goodie bag. If you can't make it to any of the Expo, a friend or family member can pick up your race day necessities. They must have a copy of everyone's registration confirmation. Five packets per person max, please! If you're picking up race packets for others, please be sure to let them know that you've done so! Due to the sheer volume of Hot Chocolate Tampa participants, there is no race day packet pick-up. See You at the Sweetest Starting Line Dec. 16th!#HCTampaBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #WillRunForChocolate #RunStPete #runchat #RunSarasota #RunTampa #RunBrandon #RunBradenton #RunTampaBay #15K #5K #DiscountCode #RaceCode #BonusCode #RaceSWAG Find Your Next Race with Help from BibRave!Want some help picking your next race? The BibRave 100 was released today! Check out the top Marathons, Half Marathons, 10Ks, and 5Ks from all across the country. It’s time to plan your 2019 race schedule. I can’t wait to add new races. Plus, I’m running fan favorites like my local Hot Chocolate 15K in Tampa on Dec. 16th! Visit www.thebibrave100.com to see which of your favs made the list! BibRave gives runners a voice to help elevate the best races. BibRave is a community and resource for all runners to share their experiences. The BibRave 100 takes nominations each year, then shares the results. Thanks to all the runners who reported the fine details on why they love these events. Check out The BibRave 100 to see what other runners say about races. You can use it to create your race bucket list! Find the Best Races in 9 Categories!#BibRave100 #BibChat #bucketlist #BestRacesinAmerica #HCTampaBR #RunFlorida #HotChocolate15K
Last year, I ran the Inaugural St Pete Run Fest half marathon. I loved it. The race was shiny and new, but the race directors were experienced pros.
The Best Damn Race Booth at the ExpoI kinda love a good expo as much as a good race. It's fun to talk to runners. We compare notes and talk about their race goals. I got to show them all the great medals for the 2019 Best Damn Race Series. It's fun to meet people in real life that I know from online or racing. Plus, at the Expo there are discount codes and extra goodies when you register there. The music, people, and excitement all takes place in beautiful downtown St. Pete on the waterfront. It's a fun weekend from start to finish line. Save $5 on Any Best Damn Race with CodeIf you weren't at the expo you can still SAVE $5 on any Best Damn Race in the 2019 series. Just enter my code THISOLDRUNNER at registration. Share the discount with your running friends so they save money, too! Sunday's Finish Line FunI was back at the starting line at 5:30 Sunday morning. Our first task was to fill all the Tervis tumblers with water. Finish Line FunI loved this reverse finish line experience. Perhaps being a runner made it extra special. I worked the half marathon side of the finish line. It was fun to greet and congratulate the runners. Some of the people who volunteered were squeamish about getting transfer sweat on them. That made me laugh. At the end, one volunteer asked everyone if they were hugged by a sweaty runner. Turns out everyone was. Finish lines are emotional. I gave a hug to every runner who wanted or needed one. There were some tearful moments with runners I didn't know. I laughed, clapped, shouted, and cheered for everyone who crossed that line. Here are my favorite things in no particular order:
If you get a chance, give back to your favorite race by volunteering. As I runner, I can tell you we love seeing a cheerful, encouraging face on course and at the finish line.
Kudos to everyone at St. Pete Run Fest for another successful race weekend! I received Oofos Cloud White Ooriginal Sport Sandals to test and review for a month. Runners are notorious for ugly feet. The miles aren't kind. It's true for me, too. My feet make it hard to take appealing photos, but I think the Oofos make up for it. Keep reading to see why I love my Oofos sandals for recovery and more. 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 Sandals for RecoveryOofos are perfect after a run. They comfort my feet, knees, and legs after a few (or many) miles. They're one of the best pairs of recovery sandals I've tried. Just look at that thick sole. Oofos have 1.25 inches of pillow-soft, shock-absorbing, sole-soothing support. Whether I walk across cement, mulch, gravel, brick, or asphalt, it's comfortable. The thick sole absorbs any shock. That means a lot after a long race when you walk a mile back to your car. Since I live in Florida, I wear sandals year-round. As I said, this pair with all the cushion and comfort are my go-to post workout sandals. But, I find I'm wearing them all the time because they feel so good. Oofos Sandals for TravelWhether you're traveling by air to a race or to another event, these sandals offer easy comfort. Plus, they're simple to slip on and off at airport security. That's a win. We began our trip in 84 degrees in Florida. But, we were headed to Pennsylvania where it was cold and rainy. That didn't stop me from wearing my Oofos to the airport and on our flights. They were just right for logging miles on hard airport floors all day. Even better, the sandals helped my tired feet and legs recover from a long run the previous day. Oofos Sandals for Getting Things Done and FunWhile Oofos Sport Sandals are made for sports recovery, they work well for any occasion. I've worn them for long walks, post race, travel, and running errands. Check out the special editions for the New York and Chicago Marathons in my Nov. 5th blog post. There Oofos slip ons sandals, clogs, and shoes for both men and women. OOfoam technology absorbs 37% more impact than other foams. That translates to less stress on your feet, knees, and joints. It's a great feeling after any race 5K to marathon to ultra! #OofosBR #FeeltheOO #BibChat #BibRavePro #RecoverySandals #Sandals
Take a look at where you'll be running for chocolate in Tampa on December 16, 2019. The map below shows the #HotChocolate15K and 5K courses.
Don’t forget: You get BONUS SWAG when you use "BRHCTAMPA18" at registration. The code gets you an exclusive #HC15K armband phone holder at packet pickup. Register here: http://www.hotchocolate15k.com/tampa
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