What do you think of when someone says Miami? Maybe it's beaches, sunshine, celebrities or excellent food. (Maybe it's all of those things!) But, did you know it's a popular race-cation destination? And why not? It never snows in Miami. And the sights and sounds are excellent! There's everything from alligators in Everglades National Park to historic architecture in the Art Deco District. It's a fascinating area. The 305 Half Marathon and 5K (formerly 13.1 Miami Beach) is perfect for a running vacation. This year the races are on March 4th. Let's take a look at the race course. Tour the City While You #RunMiamiThe 305 Half Marathon begins and ends on historic Ocean Drive in South Beach. I love South Beach. It's beautiful to look at, plus you can find the most delicious food! The race begins on the beach with views of the water and all the restaurants on Ocean Drive. Ahh, I can feel those balmy ocean breezes now. The race course moves north from South Beach through town. Many buildings have a fun art deco vibe. You'll have a street-level view of some beautiful homes. You'll see the lush green Miami Beach Golf Course on your way to the bridge. It's All Foot Traffic on the CausewayOn the Julia Tuttle Causeway there will be beautiful blue water on either side of you. Running across the bridge is fun without cars! I don't know about you, but I always enjoy running where I can't on a normal day. Wynwood Walls and DoorsAfter exiting the causeway, runners head south on 2nd Ave NE for a couple of miles. This part of the course takes you past the Wynwood neighborhood. It's a converted warehouse district known for graffiti, funky galleries, breweries, bistros and bars. It's an outdoor mural museum! Make a plan to spend time here before or after your race. It will recharge your creative juices. Biscayne Bay, Fisher IslandNext, you'll run away from Miami — back across the water on the Macarthur Causeway. You'll see giant cruise ships in the port. On the north side of the causeway is Palm Island. You'll exit the causeway and follow the paved South Point Park Bayway along Biscayne Bay with views of Fisher Island. South Beach, Lummus ParkThe course turns north, then takes a jog onto Ocean Drive for the last mile. The finish line is in Lummus Park on South Beach. Did I mention that I love South Beach? There you'll receive your medal and enjoy a post-race beach party. 305 Half Marathon and 5K Race AmenitiesThere are a lot of amenities and perks built into this event! First, there's the weather! The average temperature in Miami during March is 74 degrees. When you register for 305 Half Marathon and 5K you'll receive a tech shirt, beautiful medal, and a fully supported raced course. (There are 11 aid stations for the half marathon.) Here's everything you get when you run:
To Recap: Register. Run. Race-cation!The views and vibe are awesome in the 305! During the race you'll see the city in a new way. After the race there's so much more to see and do. Miami and Miami Beach offer more than beautiful beaches. Botanical Gardens. Art Galleries. Fine Food. Museums. Street Art. Music. Little Havana. Little Haiti. Sightseeing Cruises. Check out this list of the ten best things to do in Miami. Use My Discount Code for the 305 Half!The race is on March 4, 2018. Make your plans and "do it like a local" at the 305 Half Marathon & 5K. Use my code: BIBRAVEMB18 when you register and you'll SAVE $5 on the half marathon. Disclaimer: I’m promoting the 305 Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! #RunMIA #Run305 #305HalfMarathon #Run305 #RunMIA #RunFlorida #SpringBreakRace #RaceCode #DiscountCodeforRaces #305MiamiDiscount #BibChat #BibRavePro #RaceDiscounts
I Loved My Best Damn RacesThe Safety Harbor edition of the #BestDamnRace was great fun! This was my second-ever attempt at running a Challenge — a 10K and 5K race one after another. The first challenge was in January, so why not try another in February? I'll write a full review later — I have lots of good things to report about the race. (Big bling, organized, wonderful race atmosphere, support and party, etc.) Until then, take a peek at a few photos below.
I'm a BibBoards FanGotta say — I am very happy with my #BibBoards. I snapped on my bib at home, and never worried about it again. It stayed in place in the 10K and again in the 5K race. It performed on race day exactly as promised! No pinching, poking, flapping or parachuting! I'll definitely use these from now on. Plus, I have to tell you I did catch a couple of people smiling at my smiling sunglasses emoji when they looked at my bib! What About the Challenge?The Best Damn Race Safety Harbor courses have some rolling hills. Hills are hard to find in Florida, so it's a good test. Plus, who doesn't love to run downhill? This challenge was a bit harder than the super flat course I ran in January. And, I'll admit I was a bit distracted at the start of the 10K. I buckled down about 3/4 of a mile in, and stayed on pace for the rest of the race. I finished my this 15K Challenge 3 minutes slower than the SPB Classic in January. But, I'm happy with my races. These races are part of training for a PR at the First Watch Sarasota Half on March 18th. I felt strong for all 9 miles. That makes me optimistic because I have 6 weeks to be ready to run strong for 13 miles. Save Money with Discount Codes for RunnersHere are the codes for races/gear mentioned in this post. Find more discounts here. —> First Watch Sarasota Half and Relay: $10 OFF the Half or Relay with code: SARASOTABIB18. This is a goal race for me this year. It's a beautiful race that takes you up and over the Ringling Bridge (twice!) and around beautiful Sarasota, Florida. —> Best Damn Race Orlando or New Orleans: If you haven't ever run in a #BestDamnRace you should try one. It's super organized, and has lots of wonderful perks for racers. Check out Orlando on March 3rd and New Orleans on March 25th. You can use my code: THISOLDRUNNER to save $5 on any race in either city. Orlando has a 5K, 10K, Challenge and Half Marathon. New Orleans has a 5K and Half. The discount codes expire 2 weeks prior to race. —> BibBoards #SaveTheShirt Bib Holders: You can SAVE 20% with code: #BIBCHAT at BibBoards.com. Choose from a variety of stock designs, or create your own by uploading artwork. You can preview the design before you order it. Disclaimer: I received BibBoards 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! #BibRavePro #BibChat #BestDamnRace #BDRSafetyHarbor #BDROrlando #BDRNola #RunTampa #RunStPete #RunBradenton #RunTampaBay #RunSarasota #RunOrlando #RunNOLA #DiscountCodes #RaceCodes #RacePromo #ThisOldRunner #FirstWatchSarasotaHalf
Friendly Reminder: Don't Wait to Sign Up for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & RelayIt Always Sells Out!
I posted this on Twitter the other day, but thought I'd drop it here as a reminder.
If you're thinking about runnning the First Watch Sarasota Half or Relay on March 18, sign up now. This race sells out every year. And believe me — you want to run this one. The medal is huge. The shirts are fun. The race course is scenic. After you cross the finish line there's a post race jam on the lawn at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. You get cold beer, good food, and beautiful views of Sarasota Bay. Use my code: SARASOTABIB18 to Save $10
Make #RunSarasota your Spring Break race this year. My code, "SARASOTABIB18" saves you $10 OFF either race. Register here as fast as you can!
See you there!
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This year I'm a #BibRavePro. That means along with tons of race discount codes, I get to share info on running gear with you. I'll be test-driving everything from drinks to tanks to techie tools. Then, I'll report back here. The first thing I want to tell you about is the explosion of orange that arrived in my mailbox this week. Take a peek at the photos below and you'll see what I mean! I'm Falling in Love with my #RunInRabbit TankEveryone has a favorite brand or two for running stuff. Ask any runner, and I guarantee they'll tell you all about it! Certain gear makes us happy. Maybe it's the color and cut. Or, it's the material — or, how we feel using it. Shoes, clothes, nutrition and gear has to be comfortable, practical and perform well. If it does all of that, it's a candidate for runner love. Well, my Rabbit racer tank is lovable. It's a lightweight wicking material with embossed rabbits all over it! Beyond cute, it stretches but keeps it's shape. Plus, my tank in this #BibRavePro orange means traffic will see me coming. I plan on wearing it a lot. Since I live in Florida, tanks are important here! Take a Look at the Under Armour® Running Hoodie, Custom Brilliant Reflective Decal, BocoGear Cap, and Orange Nuun Hydration.I'll be back with more info on the cool stuff shown below as I put them to use in training and races. If you have any questions, let me know. You can find me on Instagram and Twitter, or shoot me an email from here. (Photo credit: This Old Runner) Disclaimer: I received this gear 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! #RunInRabbit #BeBrilliant #BrilliantReflective #UARunning #BocoGear #TechnicalTrucker #NuunLife #MakeYourHydrationCount #BibRavePro #BibChat #ThisOldRunner #RaceDiscounts #PromoCodes #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunSarasota #RunBradenton #RunTampaBay #RunFlorida
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