This Old Runner Writes About Running

Hippie Dash 5K is a Groovy Kind of Run!

5/21/2018

Ran a hot and humid 5K in downtown Gulfport, FL on Saturday. And I loved it!

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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.

Another happy finish line!

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Jan. 19-20, 2019
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Feb. 9, 2019
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March 8, 2019
Grand
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March 17, 2019
Valspar 5K

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March 29, 2019
Robinson Preserve Twilight 10K

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