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Participant Perks are better than ever this season! Get the details below on the Safety Harbor Best Damn Races on February 1-2, 2020. Register for one of the BDR Challenges in Safety Harbor, and all you'll need is shoes and shorts! That's because you can score BDR socks, shirts, and a hat/visor when you sign up to run the Double or Triple Challenge. Run a 5K, 10K or the Half and you get a beautiful race, shirt, finisher medal, and a fantastic post-race party on the waterfront. Don't forget to use my discount code ("ThisOldRunner") for 10% OFF Any Best Damn Race, in Any City.  Half marathoners race through Phillippe Park. (Photo credit: Best Damn Race) Disclaimer: I’m an ambassador for the Best Damn Race. I'm promoting the races because they're awesome. 10K Race: Saturday, February 1st at 7 am
5K Race: Saturday, February 1st at 9 am
Double Challenge 5K + 10K: Saturday, Feb. 1st
Half Marathon: Sunday, February 2nd at 7 am
Triple Challenge 5K, 10K + Half: February 1 & 2Run the 5K, 10K on Saturday, then return for the Half Marathon on Sunday! You'll earn all the goodies:
SAVE 10% Off Any Best Damn Race in Any City with Code: "ThisOldRunner"Register early and use my discount code for the best deal. Plus, you'll add a pair of BDR Safety Harbor socks to your wardrobe. The first 4,000 racers in Safety Harbor get city-specific socks in their goodie bag!  Register early to score city-specific socks! Use "ThisOldRunner" for 10% OFF any race! (Credit: This Old Runner) The BDR 2020 Season Includes Savannah, Orlando, and New Orleans RacesYou can learn more about the other races in the BDR series here and in future blog posts. #BestDamnRace #BDR #SafetyHarbor #RunBDR #BDRSafetyHarbor #RunTampa #RunStPete #RunSarasota #RunBradenton #FloridaRunner #BDRSavannah #BDROrlando #BDRNOLA #LetsGeaux
Preview the 2019 Sarasota Half & Relay Medal!The First Watch Sarasota Half is known for gigantic dolphin medals. 🐬 The 2019 edition is another beauty! Look below for the latest #RunSarasota medal! Disclaimer: I’m promoting First Watch Sarasota Half as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews.  The medal features a 3-dimensional dolphin leaping over water filled with sea turtles. (Rendering/photo credit: First Watch Sarasota Half) Save $10 with My Discount Code for the First Watch Sarasota Half & Relay; $5 on the 10KDon't wait too long to register for the First Watch Half, Relay or 10K. This event sells out — and it's the only way to earn this awesome medal! The Sarasota Half & Relay and 10K are on October 20, 2019. Save with my code! Use "BRSARASOTA19" to get $10 OFF the Half or Relay; $5 OFF the 10K. Register at SarasotaHalfMarathon.com 🐬 Sarasota Side TripYou can see plenty of real dolphins in Sarasota Bay. Visit Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium to learn more about turtle nesting season. Mote Marine Lab is a great side trip anytime you're in Sarasota. #SarasotaBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #RunSarasota #RunTheRingling #optoutside #MRTT #StArmandsCircle #VanWezel #SarasotaBay #WeRunSocial #HalfMarathon #RaceDiscount#DiscountCode #CouponCode #thebaysarasota @bibrave @first.watch @cityofsarasota #FloridaRunner #Half #FLRunner #ThisOldRunner @thebaysarasota
When you run a half marathon you see views you would miss in a car. That's definitely true on the Tamiami Trail🐬 in Sarasota. BTW, Tamiami stands for Tampa to Miami. First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners spend the most time on the Tamiami Trail after re-crossing the Ringling Bridge. The trail is one of the main roads in Sarasota, so it’s fun to race it on foot. You’ll see a lot of businesses and condos on the Trail. The relay exchange area is at Mile 6. The Trail is easy in the early morning darkness, but it heats up as the sun rises. Expect to be in the sun from Mile 5 to 7, and again from Mile 11 to the finish. There’s shade in the older Bayshore Neighborhoods, but more about that part of the course next time. Keep reading for more info and a discount code for the Sarasota Half and Relay! Disclaimer: I’m promoting First Watch Sarasota Half as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews. Music: https://www.BenSound.com There's More to See on Tamiami Trail in SRQTake a leisurely stroll through the Sarasota Garden Club after the race and after party. The garden is a hidden gem between Tamiami Trail and Sarasota Bay. It's open during daylight hours 7 days a week. (Photo Credit: Sarasota Garden Club) Lawn Bowling fan? Check out Sarasota's Lawn Bowling Club. You can't miss it on Tamiami Trail near the entrance to Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and the race start and finish. Visit their website for details on open bowling times. (Photo Credit: Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club) Exciting Changes Coming to Sarasota BayfrontCheck out what's happening on Sarasota's waterfront development known as The Bay Sarasota. You can watch a video about Phase One here. There's a rendering below, too. The Tamiami Trail is to the right of the rendering.  Rendering of The Bay Sarasota development of the waterfront. (Credit: The Bay Sarasota) $10 Discount Code for Sarasota Half MarathonThe Sarasota Half, 10K and Relay are October 20, 2019. Save cash when you register with code "BRSARASOTA19" for $10 OFF the Half or Relay; $5 OFF the 10K. Register before the next price increase! SarasotaHalfMarathon.com 🐬  First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay Map. (Credit: First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon) #SarasotaBR #BibChat #BibRavePro #RunSarasota #RunTheRingling #optoutside #MRTT #StArmandsCircle #VanWezel #SarasotaBay #WeRunSocial #HalfMarathon #RaceDiscount#DiscountCode #CouponCode #thebaysarasota @bibrave @first.watch @cityofsarasota #FloridaRunner #Half #FLRunner #ThisOldRunner @thebaysarasota Do You Pace Yourself in a Half Marathon?The last thing I consider before a race is whether I want to run with a pacer or on my own. My decision depends on how well I trained and if I'm running with a friend. Most of the time, I find myself using the pacers for motivation and information even if I don't formally join a group. (Pace groups are casual — join or don't, no big deal.) I've run alone with a pacer and I've run in large groups. Sometimes I jump in and out of groups. I start with a group, then move ahead. Or, I join a group and fall behind. Sometimes I get an extra push by deciding a group behind me will not catch me. Pace groups may seem intimidating at first, but they're a fantastic tool. Pacers keep you engaged in conversation. They offer coaching tips. They keep you motivated throughout a race. You meet new people and share the race experience. Races provide pacers to make the event better for participants. Disclaimer: I'm promoting Key West Half and 5K as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews Pace Yourself or Use a Key West Half PacerWhether you pace yourself or pick an official pacer the Key West Half offers plenty of options. The race is January 19, 2020 in beautiful Key West, Florida. Choose a finish time between 1:40 to 3:00 hours with a Beast Pacing group. Or, run your own pace within the 4-hour limit (18 minute miles). The Key West Half Marathon has pacers for 1:40 to 3 hour finish time. (Photos: Key West Half Marathon; Video: ThisOldRunner) SAVE 20% with My Discount Code: BIBRAVE20Don't wait to register for the Key West Half and 5K. This race sells out every year. Use my discount code: BIBRAVE20 to get 20% OFF the half marathon! #KeyWestBR #BibRave #BibRavePro #ConchRepublic #FloridaRunner #WeRunSocial #MRTT #TheFloridaKeys #KeyWest #HemingwayHouse #Margaritaville #ThisOldRunner #KeyWestHalf #KeyWest5K #JanuaryRaces #BeastPacing #DiscountCode #RaceDiscount #CouponCode
What is Obstacle Course Racing?Have you noticed obstacle course racing and mud races happening more often? It's true. These events have grown every year since they first appeared. Obstacle course racing (OCR) ranges from family friendly to ultra competitive challenges. OCR participants race on foot while conquering various obstacles. The physical challenges include climbing walls, swinging across cold water, crawling under barbed wire, leaping over trenches and fire. Each challenge tests strength, speed, endurance, mobility, and more. The course distances vary from one mile to marathon. Some combine trail and road running. Disclaimer: I’m promoting Rugged Maniac as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews. What Does a Rugged Maniac Event Look Like? Rugged Maniac returns to Dade City, Florida on April 20, 2019. (Photo credit: Rugged Maniac) Rugged Maniac obstacle course races (OCR) began in 2010 as Rugged Races. Two former lawyers, Brad Scudder and Rob Dickens, staged their first race in October, 2010. In 2014, they did a deal with Mark Cuban on ABC's Shark Tank. In just a couple of years, the race expanded to 24 US cities and Canada as the Rugged Maniac. Today you can choose from 30 Rugged Maniac events across the continent. Rugged Maniac features over 25 obstacles on a 5K course. There are 6 new obstacles in 2019. The event is family-friendly. It caters to participants at all fitmness levels. Before, during and after the race, everyone enjoys an all day festival. There's a mechanical bull to ride, bounce houses, beer, food, and exhibition booths.
A few photos from the 2018 Dade City Rugged Maniac. Race Day Festival and Post Race PartyThe festival starts at 8 a.m. with a DJ on the main stage. There are plenty of activities and games: dance parties, pull-up contests, stein-hoisting and pie-eating competitions. Take a spin on the mechanical bull or play corn hole. Enjoy some food, a beer, and visit the sponsor displays for freebies.
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Parking FeeParking is $10 per car; $25 for RVs and Campers. That's incentive to carpool, right? Cash only for the parking fee. Spectators WelcomeSpectating is it's own sport. (That's my plan this year!) Tell your cheer squad that spectators get in free. Everyone is welcome to watch the competiton. No animals permitted except service dogs. Rated in Top Five Obstacle Course RacesThe Rugged Maniac events are rated as a top OCR. Every Rugged Maniac event has at least 25 obstacles. Be sure to download the race packet before the race to see which obstacles will be on course. (2018 obstacles are listed on website right now.)
Use the Discount Code and Save 10%If racing the Rugged Maniac appeals to you, don't forget to save some cash with my code: RUN10. That's good for 10% off your registration. The Dade City, Florida April 20 Event is 70% Full Use "RUN10" to Save 10% on your registration for the Rugged Maniac OCR in Dade City, Florida on 4/20/19. Learn What to Take with You to an OCRWhat should you pack for your obstacle course race adventure? No worries, I'll be back with a comprehensive list of what to pack when running an OCR. Hint: It's going to be different than any road race you've run! Another hint: NO CLEATS ALLOWED. Advice on How to Enjoy Your Mud Run OCRCheck out Andrea's tips for fun at a mud run obstacle course race. Her Mom talked her into running one! You can get her take on the new Rugged Maniac obstacles, too. #RuggedBR #RuggedManiac #ObstacleCourseRace #OCR #DadeCity #RunTampa #TampaObstacle #TampaOCR #StPeteOCR #BibChat #BibRavePro #RaceDiscount #CouponCode #RaceCode #DiscountCode |
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