Florida RacePlace Magazine

Free VOL 40 NO 4 July - Aug. 2023

Online November 19,2023

Lost in the Line of Duty - United in Honor Last Triathlon of 2023 Season October 9, 2010

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Index – July - August Features

Bi-Triathlons Fl. Brian Harrington Celia Dubey Coach Feet First Review FRPM Index KLR Tips Leo Swimming Running North Running Orlando Running South Running Southwest Running Tampa Bay

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Chilly Willy Duathlon

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Top Gun Triathlon 2023

Events Fort Desoto 1/2 Marathon Chilly Willy Duathlon Thunderbolt Triathlons Tarpon Springs Triathlon Florida Road Races Last Chance Triathlon Steps For Stetson Game On ! Races 2023 Buddy Run 2023 One Step Closer To The Cure 5K St Jude 5K Run / Walk Treasure Coast International Tri TopGun Triathlon 2023 Run Rock N Roll Last Chance Triathlon Jacksonville Marathon Legends Run Lauren’s Rainbow Run 5K Key West / Treasure Island Triathlon Say No To Drugs 10K / 5K Chilly Willy Duathlon 2024

Last Chance Triathlon

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RUNNING TAMPA BAY DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY JULY 1 8:00 AM

FREEDOM 4 MILER

CONTACT

LOCATION

RUNSIGNUP.COM

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY JULY 1 8:00 AM

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K

RUNSIGNUP.COM

COACHMAN PARK CLEARWATER FL.

TUESDAY JULY 4 TBA

KIWANIS MIDNIGHT RUN AT DUNEDIN 10K,5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DUNEDIN FL.

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:00 AM

RED, WHITE & BREW 5K RUN

CHRIS HOVAN WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKELAND FL.

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:30 AM

LUTZ INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K 5K AND 1 MILE

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LUTZ FL.

SATURDAY JULY 8 TBA

SUMMER SUNRISE WATERMELEON 5K SERIES #2

RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKELAND FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 5 TBA

FREAKIN HOT 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

STARKEP PARK NEW PORT RICHEY FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12 TBA

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE 5K

WWW.ACTIVE .COM

PALM HARBOR FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 26 8:00 AM

RONNIE'S LEFTOVER RUN 5K

RUNSIGNUP.COM

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 TBA

LABOR DAY WEEKEND PIZZA RUN

WWW.ACTIVE .COM

PALM HARBOR FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

9/11 HEROES RUN 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

ONE STEP CLOSER CELMA MASTRY OVARIAN CANCER FOUND. 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ST. PETERSBURG FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16 7:30 AM

WILD BOAR NIGHT RUN HALF MARATHON

ULTRASIGNUP.COM

DADE CITY FL.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 TBA

FORT DESOTO DISTANCE CLASSIC 5K/10K/15K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 TBA

CHEVAL CARES 5K

813-269-0955

NORTH TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 TBA

OKTOBERFEST BEER RUN 5K

WWW.ACTIVE .COM

DUNEDIN FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 TBA

PB AND J 10K / 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 TBA

SALVATION ARMY RUN FOR HOPE 5K

727-725-9777

TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 8:00 AM

ST JUDE 5K WALK RUN

www.stjude.org/walktampa

AMELIA AREA DOWNTOWN TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 TBA

LEADING EDGE TAKE HEART 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKELAND FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 TBA

RUN FOR CHILDREN 5K AND 1 MILE

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ST. PETERSBURG FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 7:00 AM

TICK TOCK ULTRA 6 AND 12 HOUR EVENTS

WWW.ULTRIGNUP.COM

LAKE HOLLINGWORTH FL. LAKELAND FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 TBA

IGNITING THE FLAME 5K

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 TBA

PRIDE RUN 5K

WWW.RACETHREAD.COM

ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 TBA

ROCK AND ROLL RUN 5K

WWW.ROCKANDROLL.COM

CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 TBA

YOUR NEST STEP IS THE CURE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

PLANT CITY FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 8:00 AM

STOMP OUT SUICIDE TRAIL 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER PARK DADE CITY FL.

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FORT DESOTO HALF MARATHON Half Marathon and 10K at Fort Desoto on Dec 9, 2023

Registration Is Open at Runsignup.com This will be a event you don’t want to miss.

Standard awards ( 5 year division ), Overall Male and Female awards in both races.

Fastest Half Marathon Course in the bay area.

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EVENT/DISTANCE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 TBA

ROCK N ROLL HALF HALF 13.1 AND 5K

CONTACT

LOCATION

WWW.RUNROCKNROLL.COM

CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 TBA

AVERAGE JOE'S RUN 5K

WWW.AVERAGEJOERUN.COM

GADSDEN PARK FL. TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 TBA

LIGHT UP MBC 5K AND FUN RUN

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

GADSDEN PARK FL. TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 TBA

POLICE MEMORIAL RUN 10K AND 5K

DOWNTOWN TAMPA POLICE MEMORIAL EVE TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 TBA

GHOULS FOR TOOLS 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 TBA

HURRICANE HUSTLE 5K/10K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 TBA

STEPS FOR STETSON(WEST) 5K AND 1 MILE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 TBA

LEGENDS NEVER DIE 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28 TBA

FALL FESTIVAL 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 28 TBA

GREAT WESTCHANCE CHASE 10K / 5K

SUNDAY OCTOBER 29 TBA

FLORIDA HALLOWEEN DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON 13.1/10K/5K

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 TBA

LAKE TO LAKE 10K RUN

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 TBA

RICHARD'S RUN FOR LIFE 5K

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4 TBA

TAMPA BAY 100 100 MILE RUN

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5 TBA

BOBCAT 5K

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 5 8:00 AM

BUDDY RUN 5K

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 TBA

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SAFETY HARBOR FL.

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ST. PETE FL.

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ODESSA FL.

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MADERIA BEACH FL.

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GADSDEN FL. TAMPA FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

WEST PARK VILLAGE TAMPA FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKE MIRROR LAKELAND FL.

(813) 248-4961

YBOR CITY FL.

WWW.ULTRASIGNUP.COM

TAMPA FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NEW PORT RICHEY FL.

BuddyRun5K.org

LAKE PARK LUTZ FL.

ST PETE RUN FEST 10K AND 5K

STPETERUNFEST.ORG

DOWNTOWN ST. PETE FL.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 8:00 AM

ST PETE RUN FEST HALF MARATHON

STPETERUNFEST.ORG

DOWNTOWN ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 TBA

MILES FOR MOFFITT 5K / 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

AMALIE AREA TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18 TBA

STEPS FOR STETSON (EAST) 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

THONOTOSASSA FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 TBA

WIREGRASS TURKEY TROT 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TAMPA PREMIUM OUTLETS TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 9 TBA

SAY NO TO DRUGS 10K AND 5K

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CLEARWATER FL.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 TBA

FLORIDA HOLIDAY CLASSIC 13.1/10K

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MADERIA BEACH TO TAYLOR PARK

SATURDAY JANUARY 6 8:00 AM

FORT DESOTO 1/2 MARATHON & 5K

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 TBA

ST PETESBURG CLASSIC MARATHON, HALF, 10K/5K

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The Du-Triathlon 2023/2024 Season

Register At www.thunderboltmultisport.com Top Gun Du-Triathlon "23 Saturday 08/05/23 At 7:00am The one and only Fort De Soto DuTriathlon at Fort Desoto Park.

A Great First Triathlon Distances: Swim 1/4 Mi., Bike 10 Mi., Run 3 Miles - Plus Duathlon & Aqua Website Site runsignup.com

Last Chance Du -Triathlon "23 Saturday 11/19/23 End the year with a Special Event Enjoy the fall season with us at Fort De Soto Park. St. Petersburg.

Distances: Swim 1/4 Mi., Bike 10 Mi., Run 3 Miles - Plus Duathlon & Aqua Website Site r u n s i g n u p . c o m

__________________ Chilly Willy Duathlon '24 Sunday 02/04/24 Join us at Fort De Soto Tampa Bay"s oldest & largest duathlon - Long Sleeve Shirt to all who register early Distances: Run 3 Miles, Bike 10 Miles, Run 3 Miles Website Site r u n s i g n u p . c o m

Escape From Fort De Soto "24 Saturday 04/13/24 At 7:30am Escape From Fort De Soto Central Fl. oldest sprint triathlon In Bay area.

The Only triathlon to run the Fort Distances: Swim 1/2 Mi., Bike 10 Mi., Run 3 Miles - Plus Duathlon & Aqua Website Site runsignup.com

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EVENT/DISTANCE

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:00 AM

GCR FIRECRACKER 5K

CONTACT

LOCATION

RUNSIGNUP.COM

NAPLES FL.

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:00 AM

USA INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K

WWW.ACTIVE .COM

ESTERO FL

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:30 AM

4TH OF JULY 5K

RUNSIGNUP.COM

PUNTA GORDA FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 TBA

PIRATE TREASURE TROT 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

POER CHARLOTTE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

REMEMBER THE FALLEN MEMORIAL 5K RUN

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NORTH PORT FL.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 TBA

ENVIRO 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

VENICE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 TBA

LIFE STORY 5K / 10K

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

SARASOTA FL.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 TBA

LAUREN'S RUN 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SARASOTA FL.

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RUNNING ORLANDO DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY JULY 22 TBA

FINISH THE DAM 5K

CONTACT

LOCATION

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CRYSTAL RIVER FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 7:30 AM

TRACK SHACK CELEBRATION OF RUNNING 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 TBA

CYPRESS COVE LABOR DAY 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

KISSIMMEE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 TBA

LABOR DAY TRIPLE 3 DAYS OF EVENTS 26.2,13.1 AND 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

WINTER PARK FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 TBA

WILD FLORIDA 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ORLANDO FL.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3 TBA

LABOR DAY 5K

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

ORLANDO FL.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 TBA

COOL SOMMER MORNING 5K

WWW.SOMMERSPORTS.COM

CLERMONT FL.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 TBA

RUN DAYTONA 15K/10K/5K 2 DAYS OF RUNNING

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DAYTONA BEACH FL

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

COOL SOMMER MORNING 5K

WWW.SOMMERSPORTS.COM

CLERMONT FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

DELEON DASH 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DELEON SPRINGS FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 7:30 AM

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

CASSELBERRY FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16 TBA

RUNAWAY TO HOPE SPARKLE AND SHINE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ORLANDO FL.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 TBA

SUPER RACEAGANIST CANCER 10K AND 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CELEBRATION FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 TBA

FCA 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 1 TBA

HICKORY HAMMOCK 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

WINTER GARDENS FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 7:30 AM

LADY TRACK SHACK 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 22 7:30 AM

CAN YOU FINISH 5 MILER / 2 MILER

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 TBA

SENIOR FIRST TURKEY TROT 5K

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 7:15 AM

OUC ORLANDO 1/2 MARATHON AND BARNEY BUTLER LAKE EOLA 5K

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RACEPLACE 407-896-1160 --

ORLANDO FL.

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

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2023-24

Florida Road Races H H REGISTRATION IS OPENH H

Join us for some of the most scenic races in Tampa Bay. From a 5K, 10K, 15K to Half Marathons and a Marathon, there’s a distance for all. Run on fast, flat,scenic courses with plenty of aid stations and friendly volunteers. All finishers receive a unique Starfish medal, tech T-shirt, and free photos. Celebrate at a festive awards ceremony with hot pasta, cold beer, snacks, and live music.

H SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 FT. DE SOTO DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL FT. DE SOTO PARK

H SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 HALLOWEEN DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL FT. DE SOTO PARK

H SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 HOLIDAY DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON • 10K • VIRTUAL MADEIRA BEACH TO LARGO

H SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 ST. PETERSBURG DISTANCE CLASSIC MARATHON (BOSTON QUALIFIER) HALFATHON • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL H SATURDAY, MARCH 2

SHAMROCK DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL FT. DE SOTO PARK

Register Now:

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US Masters Swimming is a program designed for anyone aged 18+. Whether you want to swim competitively, participate in triathlons, or are simply seeking low-impact exercise, give this program a try! Our goal is to improve stroke technique, strengthen endurance and confidence, as well as build friendships.

The minimum requirements for this program include the ability to swim two lengths of a 25 yard pool and possession of a USMS membership within 2 days of the first practice. For more information about USMS membership or the US Masters Swimming program in general visit: www.usms.org.

Summer 2023 Masters Practice Times:

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Swim Like A Swimmer I have seen the pattern within the last decade of triathletes doing the majority of their swim training in open water. They are under the impression the race is in open water so that’s where they should be training.

But the truth is to become a better swimmer you must train like a swimmer. Swimmers do the majority of their training in group situations in a pool setting with a coach directing and working on form and tempo.

Swimming is the only of the three disciplines that relies almost completely on proper form. In the water, the objective is to move forward by properly pushing water back. Also creating a slipstream with the body to effectively cut through the water quickly and with little effort. There are so many aspects in play at one time to achieve this that it is close to impossible to self‐teach or self‐coach proper form.

Having a knowledgeable person watching over, analyzing and correcting your stroke is the key to faster times.

So where do we start? In the pool! If you are swimming the majority of your swims in open water, you are out where no one can see what you are doing, right or wrong, so at times reinforcing bad habits which directly affects speed and efficiency. In a pool and with a coach there is constant feedback and corrections to achieve efficiency and strength.

One on one coaching is of course the best way to improve swimming but the setting of a local masters swim program with a certified coach can be one of the most economical ways, along with the ability to swim and compete with other swimmers. Properly organized swim workouts with warm‐up, drills, technique, speed and cool down is the key to getting faster. Find a local masters swim program that fits your schedule with an active coach who not only corrects but motivates and makes the workout fun.

So do we ditch open water swimming all together? Absolutely not! There are skills that are only learned and perfected in open water. Drafting, sighting, swimming in crowds, swimming in rough water, dolphin diving, wetsuit swimming and others are only achieved properly in open water. But without basic swimming skills these open water techniques are harder and less effective. A great way to perfect these skills are clinics and specific training. (Be looking for the P6 Open Water Series again this summer) To kill one more myth – Swimming is the shortest event so does not need the attention the other disciplines need… Completely false! A confident and well‐trained swimming triathlete has many definite advantages. First is the overall fitness level. Swimming helps increase oxygen intake which transfers over to the bike and run. A confident swimmer has less anxiety in the swim which can transfer over to the bike in a race. And last, swimming can be fun! Masters swimming with other athletes is a great group situation where the team gets better together.

So get out and Swim Like A Swimmer!

Park Alsop Director Kennedy Law Racing Director KLR/CAM Masters Swim Program

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RUNNING NORTH DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

TUESDAY JULY 4 7:30 AM

CELEBRATION 5K

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY JULY 22 TBA

VESTCOR BRIDGE RUN 5K RUN

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

FRIDAY AUGUST 4 TBA

TOUR DE PAIN 4 MILER AUG 5TH --- 5K RUN

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12 TBA

LIONS CLUB 5K

WWW.ACTIVE .COM

CENTURY FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12 TBA

MILLER LANDING MADNESS 8K/5K/3K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TALLAHASSEE FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12 TBA

ST JOHNS PAL DONUT DASH 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

PONTE VEDRA FL.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16 TBA

BURN YOUR HALF OFF 10K AND HALF MARATHON

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 TBA

ALEX'S CAPES & TIARES 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ST AUGUSTINE FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 TBA

ARGONAUT 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

PENSACOLA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 TBA

WILDCATS ULTRAS 100M / 100K / 50K / 15M

WWW.ULTRASIGNUP.COM

PENSACOLA FL.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4 TBA

BLUEBIRD RUN FOR BROOKIE B 5K AND 1 MILE

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TALLAHASSEE FL.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4 TBA

LABOR DAY 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4 TBA

RUNJAX LABOR DAY RUN

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

9/11 HEROES RUN

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9 TBA

IS IT FALL 4 MILER

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TBA

9/11 HEROES RUN 5K

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TBA

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE 5K

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 TBA

RUN FOR RECOVERY 5K

SUNDAY DECEMBER 10 TBA

JACKSONVILLE MARATHON 26.2 AND 10K

DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY JULY 1 TBA

FREEDOM 5K/10K

TUESDAY JULY 4 TBA

FREEDOM 4 MILER

THURSDAY JULY 20 TBA

RUN SWEAT AND BEERS 5K

SATURDAY JULY 22 TBA

BROWARD KETTLE KRUSH 5K

SATURDAY JULY 29 TBA

DOWNTOWN DASH 5K

SATURDAY JULY 29 TBA

FUN FIT 5K CHALLENGE

SATURDAY AUGUST 12 TBA

FLEET FEET FURANCE 5K RUN

SATURDAY AUGUST 19 TBA

5.4 FUNKY RUN 5.4 MILES / 2.7 MILES

SUNDAY AUGUST 27 TBA

954 IGUANA MAN 5K / 10K

SUNDAY AUGUST 27 TBA

SUMMER'S END 5K

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2 TBA

LABOR DAY 5K

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JACKSONVILLE FL.

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GAINESVILLE FL.

destin@911heroesrun.org

DESTIN FL.

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

GAINESVILLE FL.

855-265-4372

GAINESVILLE FL.

1ST PLCE SPORTS 904-731-3676

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LOCATION

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT LAUDERDALE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TEQUESTA FL.

561-852-3257

BOCA RATON FL.

WWW.ACTIVE .COM

SUNRISE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

STUART FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

POMPANO BEACH FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

STUART FL.

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DAVIE FL.

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BOCA RATON FL.

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CONTACT

LOCATION

MISC.

SUNDAY JULY 30 TBA

GAME ON !

ST AUGUSTINE TRIATHLON

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561- 768-7889

ST. AUGUSTINE FL.

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Hamstring Injury Chris Arrigo, MS, ATC, PT, Cert-DN Advanced Rehabilitation Those long Saturday training runs are getting longer. That goal race is getting closer. But there is a nagging pull in the back of your thigh. If this sounds familiar, it is not something to overlook. Your hamstring muscles may be trying to warn you that a problem is developing.

One that should never be ignored.

The hamstrings are an important muscle group when running. The main function of the hamstrings is to bend the knee and extend the hip. In running, the hamstrings act as a propeller to move your body forward. When the hamstrings are unable to fully do their job, they can be susceptible to injury. But, before we talk about hamstring injuries, it is important to first understand their anatomy.

Anatomy The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located on the back of your thigh. All three of the muscles originate at one spot, the ischial tuberosity which is also known as your “sit bones,” because these are the bony prominences that you feel when you are sitting. The semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles insert on the media condyleofthe tibia on the inside of the knee , while the biceps femoris inserts on the outside of the knee at the head of fibula.

Injury There are a wide variety of hamstring injuries that differ by severity, location, and symptoms. Symptoms of a hamstring injury may include pain on the back of the thigh, lower buttock, or behind the knee; tightness in the back of the thigh; a sudden “pop” while running; and bruising or tenderness.

The most common hamstring injury among distance runners is a proximal hamstring strain, which is located on or near the origin of the hamstrings at the ischial tuberosity.

Unfortunately, proximal hamstring strains can take a long time to heal. However, modalities, strengthening, stretching and dry needling can help improve symptoms and keep you on the road, trail, or treadmill.

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Prevention Hamstring tightness is one of the main factors contributing to hamstring injuries, either as a primary cause or as the result of an injury. One way to prevent hamstring injuries is to stretch your hamstrings after your dynamic warm-up, but prior to running. This will allow the muscle to warm and loosen up before being stressed.

One effective hamstring stretch, involved lying on your back, placing your hands behind your thigh and bringing your leg towards your chest, as pictured to the right. Then, slowly straighten your knee until you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh. When you feel the stretch, hold the position for 15-30 seconds. Relax, by bending the knee, then perform that same stretch 3-7 more times. Make sure you repeat this on the other leg.

Hamstring weakness is another factor contributing to hamstring injuries. When there are strength imbalances in the body, the body will not be able to mechanically work the way it should. When muscles are strengthened and balanced, the body will be able to run more efficiently.

One example of a hamstring strengthening exercise is an RDL or “grab-a-pens.” To perform, place a target, such as a pen, on the floor. Stand a couple feet behind the pen, as pictured on the left. Then, balance on one leg and place the opposite arm straight up in the air. Slowly bend forward on the standing leg while keeping the knee straight. Bend towards your target, trying to grab the pen, until you can’t go any further, or until you are about to lose your balance.

Then slowly come back up. It is important to take your time going in both directions, as this exercise strengthens the hamstrings concentrically and eccentrically. Work up to performing 2-3 sets 0f 20-25 of these on each leg.

If you have any questions regarding hamstring injuries or any other physical therapy techniques, please feel free to contact me! I can be reached at Advanced Rehabilitation.

Phone (813)250-120, via our website www.advancedrehab.us or by email at carrigo@advancedrehab.us.

At Advanced Rehabilitation we work to keep you moving – no matter what you do.

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Triathlon 101

Swim Bike

Run

Great sport because of the cross training and using different muscles in each discipline. There is no impact on swim or bike and we all know running is great bang for our buck in terms of calories burned in the amount of time.

Four different distances Different distances. Ironman, ½ Ironman, Standard, Sprint, & Super Sprint.

A great race to start with is a Sprint 400 meter swim, a 10 mile bike, and a 5K run Websites to find a good local race near you is TriFind.com Runsignup.com and Active.com A good way to start training is to follow the rule of 10.

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10 pieces of Equipment needed

Swim suit or Tri suit (2 piece or one) Goggles Swim cap Bike. Start with the basics. Use a bike you already have or borrow a bike before you invest in a bike. You can always train on a stationary bike at your local gym or even home if you have one 5. Bike pump 6. Helmet 7. Sunglasses 8. Sneakers with easy laces are a must 9. *Watch with gps and HR or app on phone to track distance, intensity and volume 10. *Race belt

Volume

10% rule when it comes to training volume From one week to the next never increase your distance, or duration, or intensity by more than 10% Start where you are not where you want to be.

SWIM ‐ If you can swim 25 yards nonstop without stopping then for the first week practice swimming 25 yards at a time resting 10‐ 30 seconds between each lap up to 200 yards total.

Bike – If you bike right now, what distance or amount of time do you usually bike for? If you are doing a spin class that is equivalent to about 15‐20 miles. Take that distance or duration and increase by 10% each week Run – What distance can you run without stopping currently? Go ahead and increase that distance by 10% from one week to the next till you reach your goal distance.

Each week try to do each discipline twice a week After 2 months of consistent training with two sessions of each discipline per week (that is 6 workouts per week) then try to do each discipline three times a week. So with three disciplines that would be 9 workouts in 7 days.

Warm Up for 10

Always warm up for a minimum of 10 minutes at a super easy intensity .

Effort level 1‐10

On a scale of 1‐10 so 1 is you are sleeping and 10 is maximum effort.

5 is you are up and walking around. Warm up 6 is warm up easy ‐ Singing pace 7 is aerobic endurance where you burn fat as fuel source, lips closed and breathing in and out through your nose exclusively. ‐ Conversational pace 8 is where you can nose breathe but it is really really hard to nose breathe. Hard to talk but you can speak a few words between breathes 9 is where you can no longer nose breathe. One word between brearthes 10 is all out 100% maximum effort. No can talk 80% of your training should be in the 5‐8 effort.

10% stretching, foam rolling, lateral movement 10% level 9 & 10.

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WHY AN UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICY BENEFITS CYCLISTS Brian is a practicing attorney, specializing in personal injury cases with a subspecialty representing cyclists in bike/ auto accidents. He is a lifelong resident of St. Petersburg, and has been active, as both a participant and race manager for in excess of thirty years. He has worked on all phases of race production, including being one of the early race directors of St. Anthony’s Triathlon; announces many races on the West Coast of Florida, and served the Florida Region on the National Board of Directors for USATriathlon for six years, and is the Past President of that Organization.

Brian is also on the Board/ Executive committee for the Frogman swim, proceeds of which benefit the Navy Seal Foundation providing multiple forms of assistance to families of Seals who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

He is married to Awilda, and remains active in our sports community as both a participant and as an announcer of triathlons, running events, and the Seal Frogman Swim across Tampa Bay. He can be reached at bch@bchfirm. com, or 727-515-9397.

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I’ve mentioned in the past the importance of having uninsured/underinsured coverage on your automobile, which protects you when struck by a motor vehicle while riding your bike, even where it is either a hit and run, or where the at fault driver has little or no liability insurance. When you can afford a sufficient amount of basic uninsured coverage, usually $250,000, you are then eligible to purchase, at a very reasonable rate, what is called umbrella insurance coverage in an amount of $1 million or more.

Normally people think of getting umbrella coverage to provide protection for their assets, such as real estate, cars, and other assets if you are found at fault in an injury claim in your home, or via your car. But you can also purchase uninsured/underinsured coverage in that same umbrella policy, which protects you against the negligent driver who injures you in your car or on your bike.

That gives you, in this example, 1.25 million in coverage, with a million dollar umbrella and your base 250k policy. Why is the umbrella so cheap (usually between $500-$750)? Because your base 250k is the deductible before the umbrella kicks in. With medical costs including rehab being what they are currently, 250k can be gone quickly.

I encourage you to speak with your auto/home carrier to explore the umbrella option. It may be an economical life savor should you be injured, or should someone be injured by you via your car or at your home. As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

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If You Are Running In Pain You Need a Change Gene Ulishney, BS HPE, CPED, BOCPED, ACSM MEMBER

Pain is not an inevitable result of running, but is most likely a result of altered, abnormal biomechanics caused by incorrect or poor performing running shoes for your specific needs.

Running is one of the oldest and most natural movements the human body can perform.

In recent history and with the advent of modern man’s unforgiving and hard surfaces, running shoes have replaced the soft grassy plains of the past. These specially designed shoes soften the blow under foot and can absorb a considerable amount of injury-causing impact. But, if not designed properly or fitted properly, these same shoes can also be the cause of pain and injury.

Today, the primary causes of footwear-related running pain and injuries are: too stiff, too soft, too much control, too little control, wrong shape and too old and worn out.

By too stiff I mean a shoe that is not flexible enough in the forefoot and not flexing in the proper place to accommodate the biomechanics of most feet placed inside it. A proper running shoe must begin flexing easily and specifically behind its widest point, at the balls of the foot, and then continues rolling through toe-off. It is what I like to call “flex and roll”. This action ensures proper shoe mechanics matching the biomechanics of the vast majority of runners. Ignoring this most important footwear quality will inevitably result in pain and overuse injuries. The chances of issues arising are directly related to intensity and the distance run. Neutral gaits may have lateral foot, knee, leg, and/or adductor/internal rotator issues. Overpronators may experience heel pain, shin, knee, medial leg and ankle, and other abductor/external rotator annoyances.

A shoe that is too soft is inherently less stable and wears out sooner. It will also stress the structures of the body by having the effect of “running in sand”. You will work harder and you will be slower. With each step, soft shoes take longer to compress and longer to return, resulting in more time being spent on the ground. Other effects include less efficiency, and excess motion, which may cause a variety of pains and possible injury.

Shoes with too much control for your gait risk injury to the lateral foot, ankle, knee and lateral side of the leg such as IT Band pain as well as pain in the adductor/internal rotator groups of muscles and tendons and long term, medial meniscus wear.

Shoes with too little control risk injury to the plantar fascia, knee, inside leg and the abductor/external rotator groups of muscles and tendons and lateral meniscus wear.

And lastly, the wrong shape shoe is the main cause of rubbing and blistering. These seemingly small issues can result in more serious problems due to usually unnoticed gait changes to avoid such painful areas.

Some points to keep in mind: all running shoes are not created equal; pain is not an unavoidable result of running; and persistent pain means you need a change. Before it gets the best of you, see your local running store for a gait and footwear reevaluation.

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