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Week 2: Hot Chocolate 15K Training and Watercolor Sketchbooking

10/12/2021

 
Week Two is done. That means the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K in Tampa on Dec. 19 is less than 10 weeks away! 
I’m having so much fun being accountable via my sketchbook. Translating my runs into watercolors is super soothing. 

​This week's workouts were tough, but satisfying. I’m finding lots of parallels between running and learning to watercolor. I feel like I'm off to a good start — but have lots of work to do!

Sketching My Future Hot Chocolate Race SWAG

Watercolor Sketch for Week 2 of Hot Chocolate Jacket and Medal
There was a #HC15K in Indy over the weekend. I saw runners in their new jackets, and they look good! The medals are awesome, too. I'm looking forward to earning mine. (Image credit: ThisOldRunner)

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!

Scene On A Run Watercolor Sketches

Watercolor sketch of Halloween decorations.
The neighborhood continues to get creepier by the day as Halloween approaches! So many spiders this year! (Image credit: ThisOldRunner)
Watercolor sketch of brick alley in St. Petersburg, Florida.
I love the brick streets and alleys in St. Pete, so I decided to try painting one. (Image credit: ThisOldRunner)

Celebrating a Great Mantra Labs Mail Day

Watercolor sketch of MANTRA LABS hydration powders.
Just received a package of MANTRA LABS supplements to test and review. It's perfect timing for this training cycle! And, I have a Discount Code: Use "Mantrah25" at Checkout to Get 25% Off Your Order at GoMantraLabs.com. (Image credit: ThisOldRunner)

Updated Mileage and Shoe Tracker for Week 2

I totaled my miles for week 2, and kept track of which shoes I ran in for my shoe tracker page.
Watercolor sketchbook for Hot Chocolate Race training. Mileage page.
Slight increase in mileage for week 2. (Image credit: ThisOldRunner)
Watercolor sketchbook for Hot Chocolate Race training. Shoe tracker page.
Still tracking those miles for each pair of shoes. (Image credit: ThisOldRunner)

Find links to more #HC15K sketchbook pages here.

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​Want to run #Tampa @HotChocolate15K or 5K on December 19? Register soon for the best price.

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 "HC21" to get a FREE custom #HotChocolate Buff added to your goodie bag. More sweet swag for you!

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Use promo code "HC21" to score this branded BUFF. (Image credit: Hot Chocolate 15K)

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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
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    • Azalea Park
    • Crescent Lake Park
    • Weedon Island Preserve
    • Demens Landing
    • Riviera Bay Park
    • Walter Fuller Park
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