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Calling All Hippies! Race a 5k, 10k or Challenge on May 14 in Safety Harbor

5/4/2022

 

Hippie Dash Offers In Person and Virtual Races

Whether you're competitive or laid-back, you'll enjoy the Hippie Dash! You can register right up until race time.

Run, walk or stroll your way around Safety Harbor on May 14 at the Goodwill Hippie Dash. Events begin and end at the City Marina on a certified race course. Walkers and strollers are welcome, but MUST start behind the runners.

Don't forget to wear your hippie threads — because yes, there's a costume contest with prizes!
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The races begin and end at the Safety Harbor Municipal Marina.

There's a Race for Every Hippie

There's something for every runner or walker this year. The Hippie Dash returns to Safety Harbor's waterfront for a 5K, 10K and new Keep on Truckin' Challenge in 2022.

​The ​Keep on Truckin' Challenge includes both the 10K and the 5K. Challenge finishers earn bonus bling (3 medals!) and bragging rights.

​Want to participate with your doggo or push the kids in a stroller? Cool, man. All you have to do is register for the Walk, Woof & Roll 1-mile event. Dogs and strollers are welcome.  

There's even a 1-mile Flower Child Fun Run for little hippies!

Hippie Dash 5K and 10K Race Courses

The 5K and 10K race courses are certified.
Map of Hippie Dash race course in Safety Harbor, Florida
Run or walk along Safety Harbor's waterfront and support Goodwill.

Earn Your Groovy Bling, Man

Photo of 2022 Hippie Dash finisher medals for 5k, 10k and challenge events.
2022 events include: 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Walk, and 5K + 10K Keep on Truckin' Challenge.

Costume Contest and Post Race Party

Dig out your tie-die, beads, and headbands for this race! There's a costume contest along with the races.

Prizes awarded for best-dressed grown up hippie, best Flower Child, and best doggie.

After the races, enjoy a party that includes FREE beer and munchies.

​Get your groove on listening to 1960s music and perusing the vintage VWs on display.
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Image credits: Hippie Dash
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Hippie Dash Proceeds Benefit Goodwill Programs

Proceeds from all the Hippie Dash events benefit Goodwill's programs for people with barriers to employment.
#HippieDash5K #HippieDashSafetyHarbor #HippieDash10K #HippieDashChallenge #VintageVW #FeelingGroovy #HoorayRunning #OptOutside #BibChat #RunTampaBay

Discount Code for 2022 Goodwill Hippie Dash on May 14 in Safety Harbor

2/10/2022

 

It's 'bout Peace, Love, Running & Saving Money, Man

Goodwill Hippie Dash logo for 2022
Hippie Dash Conversation Candy Hearts

Prices Will Never Be Lower Than They Are Now

Sign up for these Hippie Dash races using code LOVE2022 for $5 off:
​Hippie Dash 10K
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Start Time: 6:30am EDT
End Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $47.00 Race Fee + $3.73 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $52.00 after February 27, 2022 at 11:59pm EST​
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​Hippie Dash 5K
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Start Time: 8:00am EDT
End Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $37.00 Race Fee + $3.15 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $42.00 after February 27, 2022 at 11:59pm EST
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15K Keep On Truckin' Challenge
Start Time: 6:30am EDT
End Time: 10:00am EDT
Registration Limit: 71 spots left.
Price: $77.00 Race Fee + $5.47 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $87.00 after February 28, 2022 at 11:59pm EST 
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1 Mile Walk, Woof & Roll​
Start Time: 8:15am EDT
End Time: 9:15am EDT
Price: $27.00 Race Fee + $2.57 SignUp Fee
Price increases to $32.00 after February 28, 2022 at 11:59pm EST​

Note: Discount Doesn't Apply to Flower Child Fun Run or Run from Home options.

Goodwill Hippie Dash 5K, 10K, 15K, 1 Mile, Fun Run is May 14 in Downtown Safety Harbor

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Use code "LOVE2022" when you register before midnight Feb. 27 to SAVE $5.
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Dogs are welcome in the 1 Mile Walk, Woof and Roll!
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Discount code not applicable to Flower Child Fun Run or Virtual Race.

Hippie Dash Safety Harbor Race Course Map 2022
2022 Hippie Dash 5K and 10K Race Course Map. 15K Challenge runs both events.

Enjoy 60s Music, Munchies and Vintage VWs

Hippie Dash Safety Harbor Starting Line
  • Wear your best tie-dye 'cause in addition to races, there are costume contests with prizes for best dressed grown-up Hippie, Flower Child and Doggie
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  • ​Post-race party FREE beer & munchies
  • Groovy 1960s music
  • Chip-timed 5K, 10K certified courses 
Race proceeds benefit Goodwill's programs for people with barriers to employment.
Use Discount Code "LOVE2022" When You Register Before Feb. 28 to SAVE $5 on the 5K, 10K or Challenge!
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Hippie Dash for Peace, Love & Goodwill Discount Code Expires March 21

3/17/2021

 

SAVE $5 with this St. Paddy's Day Discount Code

Use discount code "POTOFGOLD" when you register between St. Patrick's Day and March 21st to SAVE $5 off your race.
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Are you ready to race in person? Here's your chance.

The Goodwill Hippie Dash returns on  
MAY 15, 2021 at Downtown Safety Harbor's City Marina.
 

Choose from a 10k, 5k, 1-mile Walk, Woof & Roll (dogs & strollers welcome) and a 
Flower Child Fun Run 
for the little hippies!  Everyone is welcome to run and walk.

Proceeds benefit Goodwill's programs for people with barriers to employment.
  • Costume Contests with Prizes
  • Dogs Welcome in the 1-mile Walk, Woof & Roll 
  • Post-race Party with FREE Beer and Munchies 
  • DJ spinning 60s tunes
  • Chip-timed 10k and 5k on Certified Courses
Run to support a local non-profit, and for a chance to wear your favorite tie-dyed gear!
Use "POTOFGOLD" to SAVE $5 on the 10K, 5K or 1-mile Walk!
Discount Code Expires 3/21/21

Is It Time for Resolutions or Habits?

1/4/2021

 
Image of 2021 made with sparklers.
Photo by Jude Beck on Unsplash
If you live in the Western Hemisphere you're probably familiar with the tradition of setting New Year's Resolutions.

The most common New Year's Resolutions are:
1. Lose Weight
2. Exercise More
3. Get Organized


I agree with all three of these resolutions. I want to lose weight after the holiday feasting season. I want to exercise more to reach my goal of running a marathon. And, I want to get organized and reduce the rest of the clutter in my home.

The problem with resolutions is they're easy to ignore after a few days or weeks if they don't become HABITS. So, this year I'm resolving to create strong habits to improve my regular and running life.

How to Succeed at a New Habit

Author and Habit Journal creator, James Clear suggests the best way to build a new habit is to start with a teeny, tiny goal. This strategy is backed up by research done at Duke University.

Below is a quick recap of Clear's How to Build a Habit Guide. You can read his book, Atomic Habits for a deep dive.

1. Start with an Very Small Habit

Make your goal so small you can't fail. For wannabe runners: Start with a walk around the block, not running a mile. 

2. Increase Your Habit in Small Ways

Habits, like building increased running mileage, should be gradual. If you increase your habit by 1% on a regular schedule, it will add up fast.

Adding one city block to your walk/run each day is easy. After a week, you'll be moving 7 more blocks! That's a great result for a small daily increase. 

3. As You Build, Break Your Habit into Chunks

Okay, as you add little bits of mileage, you'll soon be walking/running far. Clear suggests you can stay engaged by breaking your habit into parts. For example, instead of walking for an hour break it into two 30-minute walks. Stroll in the morning and again in the evening.

For sweaty workouts like running and power walking it may work best to set a weekly goal. Then, break your mileage or time goal into smaller pieces you accomplish over 7 days.  

4. When You Slip, Get Back on Track Fast

If you miss a day (or week) don't abandon your goal. Simply start again when and where you are. Life is too unpredictable to be harsh with yourself over missed workouts.

5. Be Patient. Keep a Pace You Can Sustain.

It's hard to be patient when you want to lose weight, run faster, or complete any goal. Real success comes with consistent efforts. The trick is to set a realistic starting point and goal.

No one gets up one day and runs a great marathon. It takes a long time to prepare. It starts with a running habit that grows to a long distance over time. Start where you are and build on it.

​Training includes good days, bad days, hard days, and easy days — all those days get you to the finish line.
Fireworks in the sky on New Year's Eve

I'm Kicking Off My 2021 Habit

It makes me nervous to say this out loud, but my resolution, goal, habit, dream is to run a marathon sometime in the next year or so. It's a long-term goal I plan to achieve by improving my running habit.

I don't expect many in-person races until late in 2021 which makes it the perfect time to train for a marathon. My plan is to re-start at the beginning.

I'll follow a series of training plans. I'll begin with a 5K, then a 10K, then a half, and then a marathon. That will get me to the end of the 2021 in a slow-growing, methodical way.

Setting Goals Along the Way

My hope is that in-person races can resume by Fall. Based on that, I've scheduled the following events to keep me on track with my goal and habit.
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My first race for 2021 is virtual. I'm running the #HC15K Louisville. (Image: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K)
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I'll test my running habit at the Best Damn Race Triple Challenge in October. (Use THISOLDRUNNER discount code to save 10% on any race and join me!)

Hot Chocolate 15K Louisville
​April 3, 2021

My first race for 2021 is the Virtual Hot Chocolate 15K Louisville. There are virtual events across the USA for the 2021 season.

Hippie Dash 5K
​​May 15, 2021

Right now, the Hippie Dash 5K is an in-person race. Of course, that could change, but maybe it won't.

Best Damn Race
​October 15-17, 2021

I'll run the Best Damn Safety Harbor Triple Challenge on October 16 & 17. It's a 5K and 10K on Saturday followed by a Half on Sunday.

St Pete Run Fest
​November 15, 2021

If the Best Damn Race Challenge goes well, I'll run the St. Pete Run Fest Half a month later. I'll add another race in December to maintain fitness.

St Pete Beach Classic
​January 15-17, 2022

Then, if everything comes together, I'll run the St Pete Beach Classic Marathon Challenge January 15-17 2022. That's 26.2 miles over two days. (Registration opens May 1, 2021 so I'm gonna be committed!)

I know, I know. I broke the 26.2 miles into chunks just like James Clear suggested. That makes my marathon a doable goal that excites me! #WinWin

Cheers to Your New 2021 Habits

That's my plan for 2021. Cheers to everyone out there who has their own goal for 2021. I wish you success all along the way. Happy New Year!
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Hippie Dash 5K is a Groovy Kind of Run!

5/21/2018

 
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Ran a hot and humid 5K in downtown Gulfport, FL on Saturday. And I loved it! (Photo credit: This Old Runner)

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    5K, 10K or 15K Challenge. There's also a 1-Miler and a Kids Fun Run. Race proceeds support Goodwill's programs for people with barriers to employment. #HippieDash #PeaceLoveGoodwill

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