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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.
The Best Damn Race series has awesome medals for the 2019 season. Here's your sneak peek for the Safety Harbor races on February 2nd!
Each medal has unique characteristics like textured sand and stained glass features. But the really big deal is the 3-dimensional sand globe on the half marathon medal! It's a clear dome attached to the front of the medal — with real sand inside it. That's unique tropical bling!
Take a Closer Look at Each Medal
Of course, these are renderings, but they give you a great idea of what the final medals will look like. Don't miss your chance to earn one, two, or three medals in Safety Harbor this coming February!
The 5K and 10K medals both have stained glass and textured sand.
The Challenge medal goes to runners who complete both the 5K and 10K races. The medal has a blue stained glass sky and textured sand beach.
Run 13.1 miles and you'll earn the half marathon medal with a clear 3D globe that has sand in it. The medal also has stained glass and a sandy beach. This medal is 4 inches high!
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Here they are! Your first look at the #BestDamnRace medals for the Orlando events on March 2, 2019! These medals are fantastic! The races are March 2, 2019 at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.
 Run the 5K and 10K and get the Challenge medal! (4.5 inches tall) Each medal is unique! 5K is a swan cutout; 10K is a flamingo cut out; Challenge features the ICON Orlando observation wheel. When you run the 5K + 10K Challenge you get three! If you run the half marathon your medal has both a swan and flamingo on it. It spins with a different image on each side!  The half marathon medal is a spinner! Flamingo on one side, swan on the other! (5 inches tall) Use: THISOLDRUNNER for $5 Off Any Race!Register early for the best price: https://orlando.bestdamnrace.com Use my code, “ThisOldRunner" to SAVE $5 on any race distance for you and your running friends. Stay tuned for more medal sneak peeks as we reveal the 2019 #BestDamnRace medals for Savannah and Safety Harbor (Tampa) soon! #BDROrlando #BDROrl #Jacksonville #SafetyHarbor #Savannah #Orlando #NewOrleans #BDR #RunStPete #RunJax #RunOrlando #mrtt #FloridaRunners #RunSavannah #RunNola #BibChat #MedalSneakPeek #BDRSH #BDRNola #BDRSav #RunTampa #FloridaRunner #RunSarasota #RunBradenton
#Racecation #Runcation #FloridaRaces #FloridaHalf Surf's Up for Jacksonville Medals
Here’s your sneak peek! Look at the 2019 #BestDamnRace #Jacksonville Medals. These beauties have a wood surfboard and bold cityscape and waterfront. And don't forget the iconic blue bridge — it’s on the surfboard.
The races are January 12, 2019. Run a half, 10k or 5k. Sign up early for the best price! Go to http://jacksonville.bestdamnrace.com/register/ Discount Code: "ThisOldRunner"
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Stay tuned for more sneak peeks! We'll reveal the 2019 medals for the rest of the #BestDamnRace line up soon!
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Get Your Sneak Peek at the NOLA Medals!The NOLA 2019 #BestDamnRace medals are here! Let's all just take a moment to admire these new designs! Aren't they fun? The half medal is 5 inches tall and has a cut out between the chin and the bead necklace. Both medals have glow in the dark faces. (You know, in case you want to wear your medal out on the town in NOLA all night!) Registration is more than open at NewOrleans.BestDamnRace.com So click on over there and sign up to run the streets of NOLA on March 24, 2019!  Use My Code: "ThisOldRunner" to Save $5 on Any Best Damn Race in Any City Shown Below!Register with “THISOLDRUNNER” to Save $5 on the Half or 5K in New Orleans on March 24, 2019. You can use the code for yourself and all your running buddies. In fact, you can use my code on any 2019 Best Damn Race listed below.
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On Your Mark. Get Set. Register! Discount Code for All the 2019 Best Damn RacesThat's right! "THISOLDRUNNER" gets you and all your friends $5 off ANY Best Damn Race in ANY city listed below. Save on the Half, 10K, 5K or challenge.
1/12/19 Best Damn Race Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, and 5K. Code expires 12/31/18. Florida is beautiful in January! #BDRJax
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Back in January I set my running goals for 2018. Basically, I wanted to complete two Challenge Races, and improve my personal best time in two half marathons. Here's what's happened so far: Goal One: Run Two Challenge Races1. St Pete Beach Classic Duo Challenge 10K + 5K on January 13, 2018. 2. Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Challenge 10K + 5K on February 3, 2018. Met My Goal! St Pete Beach Classic ChallengeI loved running these two challenges. The St Pete Beach Classic Duo Challenge was the first time I ever ran two races in one day. I enjoyed it so much, I'm going to do it again in 2019. The weather was crisp and cool. The course was flat. And they gave me adorable turtle medals each time I crossed the finish line.  I was pleased with my pace which was 11:03 for the 10K, and 11:00 for the 5K. I came in 3rd in my age group for the Challenge, which made me very happy. Met My Goal! Best Damn Race ChallengeA month after the SPB Classic, I ran the Best Damn Race Challenge in Safety Harbor. This course wasn't as flat as SPB, but it was just as much fun! The rolling hills and chatting with friends distracted me a bit during the 10K. My pace for the 10K was 11:18. My 5K pace was 11:32. Those times were a bit slower than January, but were okay by me. I really enjoyed the thrill of two races in one day. It felt very different than running a 15K as a single race. The Best Damn Race has excellent medals. Check out my haul below.
I'll be back in Safety Harbor for the Best Damn Race on February 2, 2019. I haven't decided if I'll repeat the Challenge, or run the Half Marathon. The half course takes runners through Philippe Park, which appeals to me. DISCOUNT CODE: Want to run a Best Damn Race? Use my code: THISOLDRUNNER to save $5 on ANY Best Damn Race race in ANY city! Use it for as many events as you like. 2019 races are in Jacksonville, Safety Harbor, Savannah, Orlando, and New Orleans! Goal Two: Run a PB in Two Half MarathonsUh oh. Pressure's on for this goal! It's July, and I'm not there yet. Missed PB: First Watch Sarasota HalfI loved my First Watch Sarasota Half on March 18, 2018. But, I did NOT run a Personal Best (PB) pace. Instead, I matched one of my previous times for the same course. It was a hot, humid sweat fest on race day. Humidity was 100%! So, I wasn't surprised. I'll try to redeem myself at the 2019 First Watch Half. It's fun to run the First Watch Half no matter what pace. If you haven't tried it, give it a go. The location and race management are top notch. Now, with less than half a year left, I need to buckle down so I can PR in my two upcoming half marathons. I originally thought my halfs would be in October and November. But, due to travel and schedule changes I'll run both half marathons in December. (Insert gasp here!) To Do: Race The Bay Half MarathonI was invited to run the Inaugural Race the Bay Half Marathon in Hudson, FL on Sunday, December 2nd. I'm very excited because I love running in new places, and getting in on the inaugural year! This course is pretty flat, and December is a good time to run. I'm hopeful I can improve on my Half Marathon time. The race begins and ends at SunWest Park. DISCOUNT CODE: I'll be scouting the course soon so I can post photos and info here. If you're interested in running, use my code: THISOLDRUNNER to SAVE $10 Off the Half or 5K. You can register for Race the Bay here. This discount code doesn't have an expiration date, but there are price increases. Use it early to save yourself the most money. To Do: Bradenton Conquistador HalfBradenton Conquistador Half Marathon was originally going to be in mid-October, but the race moved to Saturday, December 15th. This is the third year for this event. All the proceeds go to charity. And, there's a good chance there will be some Conquistadors on hand. I've never run this race and want to give it a try. The new date means it's a couple of weeks after Race the Bay. I think it's a good thing. I'll be fully trained and ready to run. We'll see what happens! See You at the Starting Line!You can find more race discount codes for Rock n Roll Races, Hot Chocolate Races, and lots more events across the country on my Race Discounts page. I hope you'll use as many of my discount codes as you can. Feel free to share them with your running friends. It's always good to save money on races! Let me know if we're running any of the same events. You can find me on Twitter and Instagram @ThisOldRunner. #2018Goals #SPBClassic #RunSarasota #FirstWatchSarasotaHalf #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunJax #RunOrlando #RunTampaBay #RunBradenton #BestDamnRace #BDRSafety Harbor #BDRNola #BDROrlando #BDRSavannah #BDRJax #RaceTheBay #RaceTheBayHalf #ConquistadorHalf #SunWestPark #PromoCode #DiscountCode #RaceCode #RaceDiscount #CouponCode
Register Now for the Best PricesRegister now for the Best Damn Race in Safety Harbor on Feb. 2, 2019. The earlier you register, the better the price! Save $5 more when you use my code: “ThisOldRunner” on ANY Best Damn Race distance. (Code expires 1/12/19) Best Damn Race Safety Harbor has 4 races:
 Registration is Open for All 2019 BDR Events!SAVE $5 on ANY Race in ANY City with my Code: ThisOldRunner (no spaces; not case sensitive). Here's the 2019 schedule: 1/12/19 Best Damn Race Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, and 5K. Code expires 12/31/18. Florida is beautiful in January! #BDRJax 2/2/19 Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Safety Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay Area) Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, 5K and Challenge. Code expires 1/12/19. #BDRSafetyHarbor 2/16/19 Best Damn Race Savannah Savannah, GA It's the Inaugural year for #BDRSavannah Half and 5K! My discount code is now available! Use "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE $5 on any race! Code expires 1/13/19. 3/2/19 Best Damn Race Orlando Orlando, FL Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, 5K and Challenge. Code expires 2/9/19. #BDROrlando 3/24/19 Best Damn Race New Orleans New Orleans, LA Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, and 5K. Code expires 3/3/19. #BDRNOLA Register Early and Use My Code for the Best Price on Any Best Damn Race!#BDR #BibChat #RaceCode #PromoCode #CouponCode #Half #10K #5k #Challenge
 You can SAVE $5 on the #BestDamnRace Savannah 5K or Half Marathon when you use my code: ThisOldRunner (no spaces; not case sensitive) at registration. In fact, my code saves you cash on all these races in the 2019 Best Damn Race Series: 1/12/19 Best Damn Race Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, and 5K. Code expires 12/31/18. Florida is beautiful in January! #BDRJax 2/2/19 Best Damn Race Safety Harbor Safety Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay Area) Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, 5K and Challenge. Code expires 1/12/19. #BDRSafetyHarbor 2/16/19 Best Damn Race Savannah Savannah, GA It's the Inaugural year for #BDRSavannah Half and 5K! My discount code is now available! Use "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE $5 on any race! Code expires 1/13/19. 3/2/19 Best Damn Race Orlando Orlando, FL Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, 10K, 5K and Challenge. Code expires 2/9/19. #BDROrlando 3/24/19 Best Damn Race New Orleans New Orleans, LA Use “THISOLDRUNNER” to SAVE $5 on the Half, and 5K. Code expires 3/3/19. #BDRNOLA Race-cation Series Coming Soon!Check back soon as I do a deep dive into each Best Damn Race location for a Race-cation Guide to help you plan your race weekend. Note the Expiration Dates. Register Soon!Run one, two, or all the races in the Best Damn Race 2019 Series! Use my code to save on every race. Keep an eye on those expiration dates so you don't miss out. #RaceDiscount #DiscountCode #PromoCode #BDR #BestDamnRace #BDRSavannah #BDRJax #BDROrlando #BDRSafetyHarbor #BDRNola #CouponCode #RaceCode #ThisOldRunner
It's June in Florida. It's hot. It's humid. Everyone is a sweaty mess. That means it's time for the Best Damn Race Leftover 5K! AKA, Tampa Bay's last hurrah for racing season. Sure, there are some sweet beach 5Ks over the summer. But, most of us have to wait until September to run with a crowd again. I think that's why the BDR Leftover 5K is such a celebration. It's a goodbye for the summer. It's a late season test in heat and humidity. It's one last race while you're in peak condition. Whatever the reason, the BDR Leftover 5K is fun! First, depending on when you register you'll pay $9 to $25 dollars for a 5K. You can't beat that deal. Second, all the medals and shirts are from previous Best Damn Race events. So, if you've been eyeing that sugar skull medal from New Orleans, or missed out on the Manatee, you have a chance to score one. It's the only time you can run a 5K and take home a half marathon medal. The mystery of which shirt and medal you'll get adds to the excitement. You choose your shirt at packet pickup. The medals are laid out on tables near the finish line. Runner can peruse their options before the race begins. There are no guarantees — you have to reach the finish in time to snag your medal before someone else gets it. Maybe that will make you run faster? Running in Safety HarborI love Safety Harbor. It's a charming, waterfront town on Tampa Bay. The locals are kind enough to let runners invade their streets a few early mornings each year — and believe me — we appreciate the hospitality! The race begins and ends at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park. The course takes runners north on Bayshore Drive, turns around and then heads south. The entire race has views. There are slight inclines, but nothing serious. The main challenge is the heat and humidity.  The race expo and post race party is in the Safety Harbor Waterfront Park. There are plenty of picture spots and local race and running vendors. There was water, Nuun, and Dunkin' donuts coffee before the race, and plenty of food and beverages post race. (Photo: This Old Runner)  Wave One runners raise their hands and promise to finish in 30 minutes or less! (Photo: This Old Runner) The Leftover Race has Two WavesThe Best Damn Race Leftover 5K has two waves. Runners in Wave One must finish their 5K in 30 minutes or less. This is important because the runners in Wave Two will collide with runners who don't finish in the time limit. It's a safety issue. The two waves are a good idea. It gives faster runners a challenge. It probably leads to faster finish times for many runners. We naturally keep pace with those around us. So, if you're running with the faster crowd, you'll get a better time. Another benefit is fast runners don't have to maneuver around walkers and slower runners who self-seeded in front of the corral. You don't need to worry about getting the medal you want. There are two batches of medals that include bling from all the past races. There's plenty of bling for both waves. If you know fast runners, you can cheer them on while you wait for Wave Two. Or vice versa. Waterslide? Yes, Please.I love the waterslide at the Best Damn Race Leftover 5K. I've seen runners of all ages enjoy cooling off in the slide. What the heck, we're all dripping wet by the end of the race anyway.  Great way to cool off after the hottest race of the year. (Photo: This Old Runner) Mix & Match Your Best Damn Race LeftoversI chose the 2018 Best Damn Race New Orleans shirt, and the 2017 Safety Harbor 5K medal. I don't know why, but I always choose a 5K medal for this race. I'm happy with my race SWAG. It's fun to see what everyone picks. I saw groups of friends running in matching shirts. I wonder if they chose matching medals, too. Bottom line: You get a solid shirt, medal, and race experience in a charming setting for $25 or less.
Plan Your 2019 Best Damn Race Schedule Now!Here's the lineup for the 2019 Season. Savanah is new this year. Just look at all those racecation options!
Use Discount Code THISOLDRUNNER to SAVEYou can use my code, "THISOLDRUNNER" to SAVE $5 on any distance race, in any city (except Savannah during the Registration Blitz). Use it for yourself and all your running friends. Go ahead and sign up now to get the best deal! I hope you'll try at least one of the Best Damn Races in 2019. Racing for a ReasonOne last note. You should know when you run the Best Damn Race Safety Harbor and the Leftover 5K the charity partner is Special Olympics Florida — Hillsborough County. I don't know about you, but I love running a race that supports a cause! Scene on a Run: So much fun to watch runners choose their medals at this race. One lady had a humongous half marathon medal around her neck. I said, "Wow, you got a good one." She replied, "It's big and shiny so it works for me." Grins all around. #BestDamnRace #BDRSafetyHarbor #BDRJacksonville #BDRJax #BDRSafetyHarbor #BDROrlando #BDRNOLA #BDRLeftover5K #ThisOldRunner #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunTampaBay #RunNOLA #RunSavannah #RunOrlando #RunJax #RunFlorida #StreakingwiththeCOOLKIDS #MedalMonday #BibRave #BibRavePro #BibChat #CouponCode #DiscountCode #PromoCode
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Hey there,This is where you'll find me writing instead of running. (But, you know I'll be writing about running, right?) 
Yep, smiling's my favorite.
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