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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.  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 these adorable turtle medals when 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, 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, and the 5K was 11:32. Those times were a bit slower than January, but made me happy. 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 also 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 be running both half marathons in December. 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 that'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
On April 22, the Bradenton Conquistador Half Marathon announced a new date for the third annual event. The races will be in December rather than October this year. That's good, because it will probably be cooler weather. Bad, because it conflicts with other area races. Save the NEW Date!
That date change adds a twist to my schedule, but I really want a new half PR at a new race. I chose this as one of my goal races for 2018. We'll see what happens! The latest details on the @ConquistadorHalf Marathon and 5K:
 2017 course map with details. (Photo credit: Conquistador Half Marathon) #RunBradenton #RunSarasota #RunStPete #RunTampa #RunFlorida #BradentonHalf #DecemberHalf #ConquistadorHalf #Conquistador5K Set Your 2018 Running Goals
If you're like me, you spent time over the holidays researching upcoming races. (Look for my links to race discounts at the end of this post.)
I'm using a beautiful BELIEVE training journal I received as a gift to stay on track with my running. I can plan upcoming races and record my efforts all in one place. After filling in the pages, I set my personal running goals for 2018. Here they are: Run Two Challenge Races
1. 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.
As you can see, the Challenges are early in the year. I feel ready, but I've never run two races in one day.
My plan is to use the St. Pete Beach Classic as a baseline, then look for improvement at the Best Damn Race Challenge. We'll see what happens!
Run a Personal Best in Two Half Marathons
I have three race options for my new half marathon personal records.
Okay, my goals are set. Now I have to get out there and run, run, and race!
I'm excited about the year ahead, and hope you are too. Get All the Race Discount Codes!
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