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If you're looking for a way to fill out your race calendar, consider the 2022 line up from Best Damn Race. BDR has something for everyone in 2022: 5K, 10K, Half, Challenges, and Ragnar-style Trail Races! The first race of the season is in Safety Harbor. Keep scrolling for details, plus my 10% Discount Code! Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is Feb. 5-6, 2022Best Damn Race Safety Harbor is celebrating 10 years in 2022. Join the celebration with the race of your choice. Options include a 5K or 10K on Saturday and a Half Marathon on Sunday. Double or Triple your efforts by running both 5K + 10K Double Challenge on Saturday, or run all three events over 2 days to complete the Triple Challenge!  Saturday, February 5, 2022: 5K, 10K, 5K + 10K Challenge 7 AM - 10K 9 AM - 5K Sunday, February 6, 2022: Half, Triple Challenge 7 AM - Half Marathon How Much Does It Cost to Run BDR Safety Harbor?NOTE: All Discount Codes for BDR Safety Harbor Expire 2 Weeks Prior to Race Day (Jan 22, 2022 at Midnight)Best Damn Race uses a unique pricing model. The cost for each race increases as more people sign up to run it. If you're one of the first 200 people to register, you get the rock-bottom price. As race day gets closer, there is a final price posted for each event. For Safety Harbor, the final price went into effect on January 1, 2022. If you look at the chart below, you'll see that the 5K is $50, 10K is $60, and the Half is $95 from now until race day. Those are excellent prices, but you can use my discount code "ThisOldRunner" NOW and SAVE 10% on any event. Code expires Saturday 1/15/22.  Hurry up! Use discount code "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on Any Safety Harbor Race BEFORE 1/15/22 at midnight! Best Damn Race Safety Harbor 2022 Finisher MedalsThe Best Damn Race series always has impressive medals. Check out this year's bling below.  Check out the Best Damn Race 2022 Safety Harbor Finisher Medals! Use Discount Code "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on These 2022 Best Damn RacesIf you can't run in Safety Harbor in February, check out the rest of the races this year! You can use "ThisOldRunner" to SAVE 10% on any of these races:
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Find links to more #HC15K sketchbook pages here Week 7 of training for the Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K is complete! Five more weeks until race day (December 19) on Tampa's beautiful downtown waterfront. I ran fewer miles this week, but did harder workouts. I'm feeling good and making sure to get plenty of sleep for recovery between workouts. Keep scrolling for this week's watercolor sketches, plus a promo code for free Hot Chocolate race SWAG when you register to run the #HotChocolate 15K or 5K race! Disclaimer: I received a free Hot Chocolate 15K race entry as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! A Gratitude Attitude for NovemberI decided to illustrate some blessings this week. Here are just a few:
 I'm thankful for many things, include race starting lines, BibRave, Fall Flowers and my new Turquoise tube of watercolor! (Image: ThisOldRunner) Weekly Mileage PageWhen I began this sketchbook, I promised myself I would be okay with mistakes. It's harder than I imagined, but there isn't enough time to redo pages with mistakes. Which is why there are extra red blobs on my mileage page this week. I'm disappointed with the wreath. Next time I'll draw one with more grapevines forming the circle. I like the leaves on this, but overall the page is "meh" to me.  Sketchbooks are for learning, experimenting and practice. This is such a practice page. (Image: ThisOldRunner) Festival FunWe wandered into a neighborhood church festival on Friday night and BAM! We were hit with all kinds of nostalgia. It was fun to see the rides, hear the screams, and smell the funnel cake and popcorn. I took a ton of photos and posted them on Instagram the other day. Below, is one of my favorite images remade in watercolor. I watched this little guy make his way to the snack shack. His face was lit up by all the bright lights advertising popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. I may have been smiling as wide as he was when he got his multi-colored cotton candy.  It was fun to be under the night skies in the middle of a rambunctious Fall festival. All the sights and sounds were so much fun! (Image: ThisOldRunner)  Reference photo for the snack truck watercolor image above. (Photo: ThisOldRunner) Register Now! Use My Code for Extra #HC15K SWAGCome join me at the Hot Chocolate 15K or 5K in Tampa on December 19 by registering now. Don't forget to use my code "HC21" to get a FREE custom #HotChocolate Buff added to your goodie bag. Check out the finishers jacket and medal below. Register here 👉http://bit.ly/HCTampa  All 5K and 15K participants receive a #HotChocolate jacket and race medal PLUS a sweet, chocolate finishers cup filled with cocoa, fondue and dippable treats. #SceneOnARun #SeenOnARun #HCTampaBR #HC15K #HC5K #BibChat #Watercolor #Inktober #WatercolorJournal #Sketchbook #UrbanSketchers #CreativeJournal #ArtJournal #Inspiration #MotivationMonday #InstaRunner #SpookySzn #HalloweenDecorations #HauntedHike #WeRunSocial #OptOutside #RunTampa #RunStPete #EverySingleStreet #EverySinglePerson #HoorayRunning
Find links to my other #HC15K sketchbook pages here.  Week Five of training for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K in Tampa is done! This week was a fun fit for my Hot Chocolate Training Journal. There were 3 holidays to sketch and paint: National Pumpkin Day, National Chocolate Day and Halloween. Keep reading to see my painting and running progress. Disclaimer: I received a free Hot Chocolate 15K race entry as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Week 5: How It Started
Week 5: How It Ended I managed to get in most of my miles this week. Sunday's long run was a little short, but overall I'm happy with my workouts. I'm still following my training program. It feels like I'm gaining strength and endurance. As far as my watercolors — I really enjoyed the sketches and painting this week. My sketches get the ideas across, but I'm hopeful for more improvement. I'd love to get the perspective right more often. I keep reminding myself that just like running, artwork is a process. I love watercolors as much as I love running. They're both peaceful, zen-like activities for me. I can't think of anything better than listening to music and getting lost in these endeavors. Hot Chocolate 15K + National Chocolate Day National Chocolate Day and a Hot Chocolate 15K are best friends! You'll find most of these chocolate goodies when you run a Hot Chocolate 15K or 5K. Honestly, #HC15K hot chocolate is the best (BEST) I've ever tasted. You can sample hot chocolate at the expo before the race, and the finish line after the race. You also get chocolate, marshmallows and fondue in your finishers cup. Yum! Pennsylvania Pumpkin PatchI finished off the week with a rusty truck in a pumpkin patch.  I think this sketch could be a lot better — but it's a start, and a great memory from last October. The rusty spots turned out okay, but my perspective needs work. Overall, I'm happy with my sketchbook training journal. It's a fun challenge and an effective way to track my progress for the Hot Chocolate 15K on December 19. Just 7 weeks until race day! Next up — NOVEMBER and more intense race training! Hot Chocolate Tampa Prices Increase on November 7
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 Week three of training for the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K in Tampa on Dec. 19 flew by! The countdown continues with running and sketching. This week I was obsessed with fall colors. I had so much fun painting foliage, that I'm sure I'll do it again. The spooky creatures continue to multiply — this week should be super scary since my neighborhood hosts a Haunted Hike this coming weekend. Cooler temps, lower humidity and spooky decorations, are making running so much fun. Take a peek below for this week's sketches and mileage counts. Happy running, everyone!  Disclaimer: I received a free Hot Chocolate 15K race entry as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews!  The lower humidity has been FANTASTIC! Lots of activity around the lake.  I loved painting fall foliage with watercolors. I grew up in Pittsburgh, and have lived in Florida for years. I still miss those fall colors on the mountains.  Thinking about all the chocolate at the finish line made me want to sketch the finisher's mug.
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Get ready to be inspired by this amazing lineup of inspirational runners at #RunShowUSA in Boston on January 29 and 30, 2022. This event is the perfect kick-off to race season! Check out the discount code for FREE tickets at the end of this post.  Tip #7! Listen to famous and infamous running experts speaking at The Run Show USA in Boston to learn everything you can to improve your own running. Take advantage of smaller Meet and Greet sessions to talk to face-to-face with these inspirational people. Disclaimer: I'm promoting FREE Tickets to the Run Show USA Boston as a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Meet the Run Show USA Speakers for BostonOne of the best parts of the event is access to running experts and motivational speakers. If you have questions on anything from motivation to producing a race you’ll find answers from this impressive line up of speakers. Keep reading to learn who is speaking at @RunShowUSA Boston!  Carl LewisCARL LEWIS (@carl_lewis_official) won 10 track and field Olympic medals. Nine of those medals were gold. He knows all about the challenge of pushing your mind and body to the limit. Today, Carl is a coach for the University of Houston’s Track and Field team. Come listen to Carl Lewis explain how his running career and philosophy has developed during his career. Dave McGillivaryHe’s the founder of @DMSESports and the race director of the Boston Athletic Association @BostonMarathon. Dave knows all about Boston and the Boston Marathon, and he'll you all about it. In 1978, Dave ran across the US to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He’s an accomplished athlete, philanthropist and motivational speaker. Camille HerronWant to know how it feels to run a 50K, 100K and 24-hour world championship race? Make sure you see @runcamille — the world’s best ultra runner! Camille will describe what it takes mentally and physically to race ultra distances. You can learn how to prep for your next running challenge!  Dylan BowmanDylan has been racing professionally for 12 years. During that time he’s earned lots of wins and podiums around the world. In 2021, Dylan founded @Pyllars. It’s a training and media company dedicated to pushing trail running into the next generation using app-based training and digital content. Dylan hosts the Pyllars Podcast, which focuses on the stories of thought leaders within sport, business, and the outdoor industry. Chris Kostman@ChrisKostman is the Chief Adventure Officer at AdventureCORPS® and the Race Director of the worldwide series of Badwater® events. He’s directed and produced over 150 ultra events, including Badwater® 135. During #RunShowUSA Boston, Chris will host a panel of legendary athletes from the event widely known as “the world’s toughest foot race.” Kelly Roberts@kellykroberts started the @BadassLadyGang running community for women. The community redefines what strength looks like for women. Her self-confidence and support of the body-positive #SportsBraSquad movement is one of the biggest drivers for her. She hopes to help more women “ditch your shirt along with your insecurity.”  Joe De SenaAfter building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the @Spartan lifestyle. De Sena has parlayed the teachings of his Spartan Principals into the SpartanX Leadership Forum, events where participants collaborate with business leaders to solve challenges while learning to overcome mental and physical obstacles. Susie Chan@susie_chan_ is an Endurance Runner, who races every distance from 1 to 100 miles. Susie is a veteran of several Marathon des Sables, runs 100 mile non-stop races, and through jungles. She’s finished all of the World Marathon Majors. Susie loves talking about running in interviews, on the radio and in magazines, as well as commentating at races. Dean KarnazesDean @ultramarathon Karnazes is known for running 350 miles in roughly 80 hours without any sleep. He understands completely what it takes to push the human body to its limits. Dean has challenged himself in unbelievable ways, like running 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 days, and giving the world a new perspective on long distance running! Meet Dean and learn about his incredible endeavors at The Run Show USA in Boston! Ready to Hear What These Amazing Runners Can Teach You? Register for The Run Show USA in BostonFor a limited time, you can get up to 10 FREE tickets to The Run Show USA Boston by using my code: BIBRAVEBOSTON when you register. Use this link https://bit.ly/RunShowUSABR to reserve up to 10 free tickets per email address. The code will autofill for you when you use this link. There’s no obligation, so go ahead and register now to guarantee your free ticket. The tickets won't always be free, so take advantage of this deal to save $15 per ticket. #RunShowUSA #RunShowBoston #Boston2022 #RunShowUSABR #BibChat #BibRavePro #Boston #RunBoston #Discount #WeRunSocial #InstaRunners #OptOutside #VisitBoston #MotivationMonday #RunHappy #RunningCommunity #FitnessMotivation #RaceTraining #TrailRunning #Ultra #Marathon #Runners #HoorayRunning
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