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How Many Dinosaurs Were #SeenOnARun ?

1/9/2019

 
If you're on social media, you probably noticed a lot of year in review posts. After seeing a few, I wondered how my year would look.

Top Nine Instagram Posts

You can use an online app to create your top nine posts for Instagram in 2018. I used the Top Nine App to generate my graphic. Download yours with the watermark for free, or without the watermark for $1.99. Here's my free version:
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(Photo credit: This Old Runner)
One glance and it's obvious races, BibRave, and my AfterShokz headphones are most popular. The Top Nine app revealed I had 7.5k likes on 197 posts in 2018. 

Next, I thought about a 2018 theme Instagram didn't reveal. 
Dinosaurs. 2018 was the year of the dinosaur for me. Let me show you what I mean.

Dinosaur Theme in 2018

Technically, the year of the dino began on Dec. 30, 2017. Maybe that's why Top Nine didn't see it. Also, it could be because this post was on Twitter. 

Dino #1

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Spotted my first dinosaur facing his inevitable fate after the holidays. I left him there. Although, I like the picture in my head of me running a mile back home with this guy under my arm. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)

Dino #2

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This one was posted to Twitter, too. I found this at the park. He must have escaped one of the many strollers. I ran past him a couple of times before slipping him into my pocket. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)

Dino #3

It took a couple more months until I found my next dinosaur. I spotted a Santa Dino (Santa Dino?) in early April. That's right, he had on a hat and had a gift to give. Although the sign encouraged me to take him home, I didn't. Where would I keep a Santa Dino?
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"I'm FREE. Take me home!" (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)

Dino #4, 5, 6, 7

I found lots of fun stuff over the summer, but no more dinos until I hit the jackpot in September.

My neighborhood embraces Halloween. There are decorations on decorations on decorations. And yes, they go up early. Check out the 4 Halloween dinosaurs below.

​These creatures brought my total dino count to 7 for the year.
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Along with a grave yard of skeletons, this house decorated with dino skeletons. Add 4 more dinos to my #SeenOnARun total. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)

Dino #8? Maybe, Maybe Not.

Found this guy at the end of October. Now, I know a dino and dragon are technically different. But they seem similar enough to me.

Sure, a dino doesn't breathe fire. And, a dragon is a myth. But other than that: big scary creatures that roar. Right?

​I guess it depends on how seriously you take the #SeenOnARun game. I'm going to count him.
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This fire-breather had glowing eyes and made scary sounds. He's not technically a dino, but I'm counting him. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)

What's Ahead for 2019?

I've had 5 neighborhood runs so far this year. I've seen a drone, a man's suit jacket, and a baby's sock. I don't see a theme yet. And no, I didn't bring anything home.
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Nice gray men's suit jacket. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)
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Drone sitting in a tree for over an hour. (Photo credit: ThisOldRunner)
Here's to a new year filled with fun runs. I hope you find lots of interesting things while you're out and about!

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  • Race Discounts
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    • 2021 Races >
      • REVIEW: 2021 Tampa Hot Chocolate 15K 5K
      • Hot Chocolate 15K Watercolor Journal
    • 2019 Races >
      • 2019 First Watch Sarasota Half
      • 2019 Legoland Brick Dash 5K
      • 2019 World Refugee Day 5K
      • 2019 Pittsburgh Half Marathon
      • 2019 Rugged Maniac Dade City
      • 2019 Copperhead 5K at the Valspar Championship
      • 2019 Best Damn Race
      • 2019 St Pete Beach Classic Duo
    • 2018 Races >
      • 2018 First Watch Sarasota Half
    • 2017 Races >
      • 2017 Madeira Beach Sunset Series
      • 2017 Best Damn Race Leftover 5k
      • 2017 May Day 10K
      • 2017 5K on the Runway
      • 2017 Valspar Par 4 Miler
      • 2017 Sarasota Music Half
      • 2017 SPB Beach Classic
      • 2017 Kettle Krush 5K
    • 2016 Races >
      • 2016 Caladesi Island 10 Miler
      • 2016 Ronnie's Run 10 Miler
      • 2016 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2016 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2016 One Step Closer 10k
      • 2016 Hippie Dash 5k
      • 2016 May Day 10K
      • 2016 FL Beach Half
      • 2016 SPB Beach Classic
    • 2015 Races >
      • 2015 May Day 10k
      • 2015 Weedon Island Preserve 8K
      • 2015 Fort DeSoto 15K
      • 2015 Honeymoon Island Half
  • Places
    • --> Seen On A Run
    • Azalea Park
    • Crescent Lake Park
    • Weedon Island Preserve
    • Demens Landing
    • Riviera Bay Park
    • Walter Fuller Park
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