"Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Half Marathon race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!" In all of the years that I've lived in Florida, I have never been to Fort Lauderdale, but I am aware of the A1A highway and all of its appeal. This race drew me in with the promise of an oceanside run, though I was completely nervous about the heat as I was told there was no cover. Thankfully, the weather gods were in my … [Read more...]
Race Recap: Hot Chocolate Tampa 15K
"Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Hot Chocolate Tampa 15K race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!" I have had my eye on the Hot Chocolate race series for a while now, so I was glad that I got the opportunity to try it out and see what all of the rave was about. Pre-Race Communication was great. They emailed me to let me know that I forgot to pick a size for my pullover and they had a great training plan that you could choose to … [Read more...]
Race Recap: St. Pete Run Fest
The St Pete Run Fest brought races back to Saint Pete. It has been a while since we've had half marathons here in Saint Pete, so I was excited to have an opportunity to run through this beautiful city. Packet pick-up was easy. They held it at the Mahaffey Theater and it coincided with the Saturday Market, which allowed runners to do a little bit of shopping from local vendors. Some races have vendors at packet pickup, but there weren't any vendors at the St Pete Run Fest packet pickup and I think it is because the Saturday Market was going on. I didn't wait very … [Read more...]
Race Recap: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade 5K
I was co-planning a surprise birthday party for a friend and used this 5K as a decoy to get her out and away from the house while her husband worked. What I wasn't expecting was that it would be freezing cold that day ("freezing" in Southern terms meaning 38 degrees) and all of the hills that Atlanta holds. My thighs are so much stronger now... or something like that. Packet pickup was available two days prior as well as the morning of right outside of Colony Square. It was easy peasy- you … [Read more...]
Race Recap: Daytona Beach 1/2 Marathon Relay & Speedway Challenge
I was looking for a great girl's weekend runcation where the best friend and I could catch up and run at the same time. The Daytona Beach Half was on my list of "someday runs" (yes, I have such a list) and what was great was that they offer a relay option. My best friend has never run a half, nor is she sure she ever wants to and I knew that my knee couldn't quite handle one. So the relay was perfect for us! This year was the inaugural year for the speedway challenge, which is the option to run both the half marathon and then lap the track with the 5K. Never one to … [Read more...]