Florida RacePlace May-June 2022

VOL 39 NO 3

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Richard’s Father’s Day Run Thunderbolt Triathlons 2022 Jacksonville Triathlon Hearthland Triathlon Lutz Day Run 5K Crystal River Triathlon Series Spring Lake Memorial Run Game On ! Suncoast Triathlon Suncoast Triathlon 2022 Top Gun Triathlon 2022 Fitness Challenge Triathlon Tarpon Springs Triathlon WFYRC Sand Key Summer Series Dunedin Triathlon 2022 Wiregrass Turkey Wobble Legends Never Die 5K Red White And Brew 5K Run For The Pies 5K Honor Our Heroes 5K Hippie Dash 10K / 5K Kiwanis Mid Night Runs Moon Over Croom Trail Runs Chilly Willy Duathlon 2022

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CONTACT

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SATURDAY MAY 14 6:30 AM

HIPPIE DASH 2022 10K AND 5K

CHRIS WARD 727-317-4220

DOWNTOWN SAFETY HARBOR FL.

SATURDAY MAY 21 8:00 AM

MARDI GRAS IN MAY 5K

SATURDAY MAY 21 8:00 AM

WHOLESOME WELLNESS CHALLENGE 5K RUN AND WALK

SATURDAY MAY 28 7:30 AM

HONOR OUR HEROS 5K RUN

SUNDAY MAY 29 6:30 AM

SPRING LAKE MEMORIAL CLASSIC 10K AND 5K

MONDAY MAY 30 8:00 AM

TRINITY MEMORIAL RUN 5K AND 1 MILE

FRIDAY JUNE 3 8:00 AM

SUNSET @ SANDKEY 5K RUN BEACH 5K #1

SATURDAY JUNE 4 7:15 AM

BEST DAMM LEFTOVER 5K

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NANCY STUBBS 727-619-0700

SPRING LAKE BROOKSVILLE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TRINITY COLLEGE TRINITY FL.

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SANDKEY CLEARWATER FL.

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SAFETY HARBOR FL.

ANCLOTE GULF PARK 5K AND 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

HOLIDAY FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

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https://coolevents.com/

4175 MEDULLA RD LAKELAND FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

MOMMATHON 5K

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GADSDEN PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

PRIDE RUN 5K

priderunseries.com

ST PETE FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

SUMMER HEAT 5K

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SATURDAY JUNE 11 TBA

SUMMER SERIES WATERMELON 5K SERIES RUN #1

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SATURDAY JUNE 11 8:00 AM

RAPP RIVER RUN 5K AND 10K

PAT PATTERSON 727-534-3596

SIMS PARK NEW PORT RICHEY FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 11 8:00 AM

TAMPA BEER RUN 5K

FUN RUN LLC WWW.ACTIVE.COM

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SUNDAY JUNE 12 TBA

PRIDE FILLED HEARTS 5K RUN

XRM WWW.ACTIVE.COM

DUNEDIN FL.

SUNDAY JUNE 12 8:00 AM

FRED HOWARD PARK 5K AND 10K

LISA MARTELE-BRANCHINA 603-913-4554

FRED HOWARD PARK PORT RICHEY

SUNDAY JUNE 12 8:00 AM

ICE CREAM RUN 5K

FUN RUN LLC WWW.ACTIVE.COM

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

FRIDAY JUNE 17 8:00 AM

SUNSET @ SANDKEY 5K RUN BEACH 5K #2

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SANDKEY CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 18 8:00 AM

JOHN CHESTNUT SR PARK 5K AND 10K

ANNETTE D PIINNOLA-COBB 321-277-5758

PALM HARBOR FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 18 5:30 PM

MOON OVER CROMM TRAIL RUNS 7M/ 14M/ 21MILES

SUNDAY JUNE 19 8:00 AM

RICHARD'S FATHER'S DAY RUN 5K

WEDNESDAY JUNE 22 8:00 AM

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 5K AND 10K

HUDSON FL.

SATURDAY JULY 2 8:00 AM

ANCLOTE GULF PARKS 5K AND 10K

LISA MARTELE-BRANCHINA 603-913-4554

SUNDAY JULY 3 8:00 AM

INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN 5K

MONDAY JULY 4 TBA

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Register Now For 9th Richard’s Annual Father’s Day Fundraiser Registration is now open for the 9th annual Richard’s Father’s Day Walk and Jog on June 19 at Ulele restaurant in Tampa Heights.

The event benefits Moffitt Cancer Center.

Join Ulele owner Richard Gonzmart, fourth generation caretaker of the Columbia Restaurant Group, along with WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil and Ann Kelly of 105.5 FM WDUV, as well as mascots and cheerleaders from your favorite pro sports teams at 8 a.m. on Father’s Day. This family-friendly, non-timed event on the beautiful Tampa Riverwalk begins at and returns to Ulele restaurant in Tampa Heights.

Run or walk at your own pace and your own distance … 1 mile, 3.1 miles or a custom distance. We encourage parents to bring their children and stroll together.

The work Moffitt does in Tampa is lifesaving and life changing. They employ nationally recognized specialists — the best in their fields dedicated to a cure. The only finish line that matters is finding a cure for cancer, step by step.

The event so far has raised more than $750,000 for Moffitt. As always, the Gonzmart Family Foundation pays every expense, and donates all sponsorship and registration fees.

Cost: $30 online registration in advance, $35 day of the event, and includes a Dri-Fit event shirt. The event is free for children under 12.

For more information or to register, go to https://tinyurl.com/RichardsFathersDay2022

100 percent of revenue donated to Moffitt Cancer Center Event Director: Michael Kilgore (813-245-2295) | MichaelK@crg1905.com

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MONDAY JULY 4 12:01 AM

KIWANIS MIDNIGHT RUN 10K AND 5K July 3rd - 11:00pm

CONTACT

LOCATION

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DUNEDIN CAUSEWAY DUNEDIN FL. 5K AND 10K RUNS

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

LUTZ INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN 5K

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LUTZ FL.

FRIDAY JULY 8 8:00 AM

SUNSET @ SANDKEY 5K RUN BEACH 5K #3

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SANDKEY CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY JULY 9 TBA

SUMMER SERIES WATERMELON 5K SERIES RUN #2

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKELAND FL.

FRIDAY JULY 22 8:00 AM

SUNSET @ SANDKEY 5K RUN BEACH 5K #4

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SANDKEY CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 TBA

SUMMER SERIES WATERMELON 5K SERIES RUN #3

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKELAND FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 TBA

LEGENDS NEVER DIE 5K

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ARCHIBALD BEACH PARK MADERIA BEACH FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 TBA

WIREGRASS WOBBLE TURKEY TROT 5K

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DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY MAY 14 8:00 AM

TURTLE TROT 5K

SUNDAY MAY 15 8:00 AM

TROPICAL 5K

SATURDAY MAY 28 8:00 AM

SAMMMY RUN 5K

MONDAY MAY 30 7:00 AM

MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS 10K AND 5K

MONDAY MAY 30 8:00 AM

SANDOVAL 5K

WEDNESDAY JUNE 1 TBA

BIG RUN FORT MYERS

SUNDAY JULY 3 7:00 PM

FIREWORKS 4 MILER

DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY MAY 21 8:00 AM

RUN FOR HOPE 5K

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

DOUGHNUT 5K

SATURDAY JUNE 11 8:00 AM

COOL SOMMER MORNING 5K #1

SATURDAY JUNE 18 8:00 AM

LAKE BERESFORD PARK 5K AND 10K

SATURDAY JULY 2 TBA

ICE CREAM BEACH 5K NSB

MONDAY JULY 4 7:30 AM

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LOCATION

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT MYERS FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NAPLES FL.

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

LAKEWOOD RANCH BRADENTON FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

PUNTA GORDA FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CAPE CORAL FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT MYERS FL.

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

NATHAN BENDERSON PARK SARASOTA FL.

MISC.

RUNNING ORLANDO CONTACT

LOCATION

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CLERMONT FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LAKE MARY FL.

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DELAND FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NEW SNYRNA BEACH FL.

ADVENTHEALTH WATERMELON 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

PARK AVE WINTER PARK FL.

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

CLERMONT FREEDOM 5K

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SATURDAY JULY 9 8:00 AM

COOL SOMMER MORNING 5K #2

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 7:30 AM

CELEBRATION OF RUNNING 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 8:00 AM

COOL SOMMER MORNING 5K #3

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 8:00 AM

COOL SOMMER MORNING 5K #4

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

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EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY MAY 21 TBA

ROBIN LOTANE HURICANE RUN

CONTACT

LOCATION

https://e.givesmart.com/

TALLAHASSEE FL.

SATURDAY MAY 21 8:00 AM

EMERALD COAST MUDRUN 5K

mudrun @heartofthebride.org

NICEVILLE FL.

SATURDAY MAY 21 8:00 AM

HOPE STARTS HERE 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS 1STPLACESPORTS.COM 904-731-3676

MAIN STREET JACKSONVILLE FL.

MONDAY MAY 30 8:00 AM

MEMORIAL DAY 5K

FLORIDA STRIDERS TRACK CB floridastriders.com

ORANGE PARK FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

BILLY BOWLEGS 5K

WWW.ACTIVE.COM

FORT WALTON BEACH FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 8:00 AM

BUTTERFLY 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS 1STPLACESPORTS.COM1 904-731-3676

ORANGE PARK FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 11 TBA

FLAG DAY 5K

wwwstsylv.org/Flag-Day-5K

GULF BREEZE FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 18 TBA

BURN YOUR HALF OFF 13.1,10K,,5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 18 8:00 AM

REMENBER THE ANCESTORS 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS 1STPL1ACESPORTS.COM 904-731-3676

FERNANDINA BEACH FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 25 TBA

RETRO RUN 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 25 8:00 AM

PAUL HOOVER MEMORIAL FREEDOM 5K

SATURDAY JUNE 25 7:00 PM

RUN FOR THE PIES 5K CHAMPIONSHIPS AND OPEN 5K

SATURDAY JULY 2 8:00 AM

4TH OF JULY FREEDOM RUN 5K

MONDAY JULY 4 TBA

4TH OF JULY 5K

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

CELEBRATION 5K

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

IGGY'S FOUR ON THE FOURTH FREEDOM RUN

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

JACK GAMBLE MELON RUN

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE FIRECRACKER 5K

DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY MAY 21 8:00 AM

RUN FOR ST. MARKS 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORTLAUDERDALE FL.

SUNDAY MAY 22 7:30 AM

SUPPORT UKRANINE 5K

VICTORY SPORTS 954-835-5929

QUIET WATERS PARK DEERFIELD BEACH FL.

SATURDAY MAY 28 8:00 AM

I LOVE THE 80'S 5K

CVICTORY SPORTS WWW.ACTIVE.COM 954-835-5929

MONDAY MAY 30 8:00 AM

APPLE PIE 5K & ICE CREAM MILE

MONDAY MAY 30 8:00 AM

MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC AT WESTON

SUNDAY JUNE 5 TBA

MISC.

WAKULLA SPRINGS FL.

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RIVERFRONT PARK DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS FL.

https://runpensacola.com/

PENSACOLA FL.

1ST PLACE SPORTS 1STPLACESPORTS.COM 904-731-3676

JACKSONVILLE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

OCALA FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

GAINESVILLE FL.

ashley@rmhc-nwfl.org 850-477-2273

PENSACOLA FL.

RUNNING SOUTH

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

BOCA RATON FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

WESTON FL.

SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL TWILIGHT 5K

events.hakuapp.com

SOUTH MIAMI FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 18 8:00 AM

FATHER'S DAY 5K AND 1 MILE

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

POPANO BEACH FL.

MONDAY JULY 4 8:00 AM

BILL BONE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

WEST PALM BEACH FL.

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July 16, 2022 JAX Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Riverfront Plaza, Downtown Jacksonville!

There are over a Dozen Reasons to come to Downtown Jacksonville for one of the Best Triathlons in Florida

Sprint Swim .25M Bike 15M Run 3.1M

1. 2 Distances to choose from Sprint & Olympic 2. CLOSED Bike Course 3. Great fitting Tech Shirts 4. FREE Race Photos!

5. Age Group Awards to 3rd Place 6. Custom Cast FINISHER MEDALS to Every Athlete 7. Tri Team/Club Awards 8. Delicious Food for the Post Race Party 9. Run along the Beautiful St. John's Riverwalk 10. Great Attitudes-Friendliest Staff in the Biz 11. AquaBike (Swim-Bike Only) Category in both Sprint

Olympic Swim 1.5K Bike 40K Run 10K

& Olympic 12. Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) Category in the Sprint 13. Stay at our Amazing Host Hotel in Downtown Jacksonville 14. Great competition, Live music and more....

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RACE LOCATION

Lutz Civic Center 98 1st Ave NW, Lutz, FL

DATE

July 4, 2022

START TIME

5K at 8:00 a.m.

1-Mile at 8:45 a.m.

INFORMATION

Race Director LutzFLIndependence5k@gmail.com

REGISTRATION

FEES

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First Overall Male/Female First Master Male/Female Top Three in age groups 0-9 thru 80+ Medals To All 5K Finishers First Overall Male/Female Ribbons for all finishers

DIRECTIONS

From I-275 Exit at Bearss Ave, go east to Nebraska Ave; turn north. Go about 4.5 miles. Turn left on Lutz Lake Fern Rd. The Civic Center has a green roof and is near the library.

PARKING

All runners should park South of Lutz Lake Fern Road or East of U.S. 41

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CONTACT

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MISC.

SATURDAY MAY 21 TBA

GAME ON ! SUNCOAST OYLMPIC TRIATHLON

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561-768-7889

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OYLMPIC TRIATHLON DUATHLONS/AQUABI SPRINT TRIATHLON

SUNDAY MAY 22 TBA

DUNEDIN TRIATHLON

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DUNEDIN FL.

THURSDAY MAY 26 TBA

CRYSTAL RIVER SERIES TRIATHLON #1

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FORT ISLAND BEACH CRYSTAL RIVER FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 4 7:30 AM

THE FITNESS CHALLENGE TRIATHLON

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RUN 3.1 MILES BIKE 15K SWIM 1/4 MILE

SUNDAY JUNE 5 7:00 AM

HEARTLAND TRIATHLON

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SEBRING FL.

SPRINT,OLYMPIC TRI SPRINT, OLYMPIC DU AQUATHLONS

SUNDAY JUNE 5 7:00 AM

PINEAPPLE MAN TRIATHLON

DRC SPORTS 52-637-2475

RYCKMAN PARK MELBOURNE FL.

SATURDAY JUNE 11 TBA

COOL SOMMER TRIATHLON SERIES #1 SUMMER CAMP

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SATURDAY JULY 9 TBA

COOL SOMMER TRIATHLON SERIES #2 SUMMER SALUTE

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

SATURDAY JULY 16 TBA

JACKSONVILLE OLYMPIC & &SPRINT TRIATHLON

SATURDAY AUGUST 6 7:15 AM

TOPGUN TRIATHLON SPRINT,DUATHLON AND AQUATHON

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 TBA

CLERMONT FL. RUN 5K

SWIM 1/4 MILES BIKE 12 MILES RUN 5K SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 15 MILES RUN 3 MILES

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 12 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10.6 MILES RUN 5K SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10.6 MILES OYLMPIC AND SPRINT TRIATHLONS

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

COOL SOMMER TRIATHLON SERIES #3 SUMMER VACATION

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10.6 MILES RUN 5K

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TBA

COOL SOMMER TRIATHLON SERIES #4

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10.6 MILES RUN 5K

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TBA

TARPON SPRINGS TRIATHLON

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TBA

CRYSTAL RIVER SERIES TRIATHLON #2

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 8:00 AM

SUNCOAST TRIATHLON SPRINT,DUATHLON AND AQUATHON

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 TBA

CRYSTAL RIVER SERIES TRIATHLONS #3

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

SPRINT TRIATHLON DUATHLON, AQUAKI AND 5K

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FORT ISLAND BEACH CRYSTAL RIVER FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 15 MILES RUN 3 MILES

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

www.DRCSports.com

FORT ISLAND BEACH CRYSTAL RIVER FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 15 MILES RUN 3 MILES

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Spring Lake Memorial Classic May 28, 2022 5K – 10K –2Mile

Florida’s Toughest, Most Scenic Run!

Stand Strong, Run Long and Leave No One Behind…

Register here Proceeds benefit

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May 21, 2022 E 022 !

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TRIATHLON DUATHLON AQUABIKE

FORT DE SOTO PARK

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SWIM-RUN-SWIM-RUN-SWIM-RUN For many years swim-run “bricks”, were missing from a routine training. In 1996 I organized a run-swim event back in Caracas. 100 meters in a 50 meters pool, doing the snake technique swim immediately followed by a 400 meters run (around the track ) each athlete needed to do this 8 times, super demanding, but refreshing at the same time.

Many races these days—especially those that feature ocean swims—require athletes to make long runs to transition after exiting the water. These transitions seem almost like endurance events by themselves.

Local events like Ft De Soto, and St Anthony’s Triathlon, after each swim, athletes need to run between ¼ up to ½ mile to Transition 1, training your body to run when it’s already sputtering and gasping for air can help you make those runs to transition less daunting and painful.

Being able to run better out of the water can help shave time off your T1 as well.

The new Aqua-bike events are blooming all over the country, and Swim-Runs races are also starting to come back.

Stay tuned for our local upcoming races, including OWS, and Swim-Runs. Swim-run training helps your body learn to quickly adapt from the horizontal to the vertical body position.

If running right out of the pool is simply not possible, there is another way to replicate the feeling. Swim 200 meters/yards, get out of the pool and do 10 squats, 10 lunges, 5 burpees on the deck, jump back into the water and repeat 3 to 5 more times.

If you’re looking to drop your swim to bike transition times—as well as feel a bit stronger at the start of the bike leg—add swim-run workouts to your training to help you run stronger out of the water. You can check our training and events schedule at: www.sunshineopenwater.com and www.owsleo.com

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HOW YOUR AUTO INSURANCE PROTECTS YOU ON YOUR BIKE 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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This is a theme I’ve written about before; but bears repeating on a regular basis. When you are spending several hours every week on your bicycle, there are givens you should never avoid: wearing a state of the art helmet; having strobe lights on both front and rear; day or night; pay attention to how traffic laws apply to cyclists; and taking care to make sure you have ALL the appropriate auto coverages. Why? Because if while riding your bike you are struck by a motor vehicle, your auto insurance plays an important part of providing you coverage for the negligent driver who strikes/injures you What’s the single most important coverage you MUST have? The coverage that’s optional? The coverage most insurance companies downplay, because they wouldn’t sell it if they weren’t required by law?

It’s UM/UIM (uninsured and underinsured coverage). Unfortunately, if, as in many cases, the driver hits, and runs, you can’t make a liability claim against the phantom driver. But your UM/UIM coverage acts as liability coverage for the at fault driver, even if he can’t be identified.

The best coverage amount you should have? As much as your budget allows. One unique feature of UM is you can “stack” coverages when you have multiple vehicles on your insurance. For example, if you have two cars, with 100/300 liability coverage, you can purchase stacked UM, which would give you 200/600 UM/UIM coverage.

What’s UIM? If, for example, the at fault driver only has $10,000 liability coverage, and you have stacked UM of 100/300 with two cars, you would collect the first $10,000 from the at fault driver, but still have an additional $200,000 from your underinsured coverage available if the value of your injuries exceeded the $10,000 from the negligent driver.

The important fact to know and understand is if you are struck by a motor vehicle while riding, you are likely to sustain more serious injuries than if in your car. Medical care is expensive. DON’T DEPEND ON THE IRRESPONSIBLE DRIVER TO BE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT HAVING HIGH LIABILITY LIMITS TO PROTECT YOU. PROTECT YOURSELF! Stay safe out there.

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Multi‐Sport Climate 2022 2019‐2021 have been challenging years for athletics and multi‐sport. The COVID outbreak and follow up mandates squashed a majority of the events and also group training opportunities. Many of us not only couldn’t race and train, but also lost motivation throughout the crisis.

BUT THE GOOD NEWS!!

It looks like 2022 is back to full on racing. Most all mandates have been lifted and the majority of the races are back on the schedule! What does that mean for us?

First, no excuses! Time to jump back into a routine of training and racing. Group activities are back!

Races are back! How do I do that? Make a plan. Pick those races and distances you want to compete in. I say again, make a plan. Set training schedules. Take advantage of triathlon teams that have group sessions and workouts. Utilize masters swim programs. Masters swims are professionally coached and organized. To be a better swimming triathlete you need to Swim Like A Swimmer! Not just junk mileage. A masters swim program will push you as you will be paired up with like athletes the same speeds and abilities. Nothing better than being pushed! Find open training opportunities throughout your area. Organized runs, rides and open water swims. There are many opportunities out there that do not charge. Just come and participate. Find a training partner. Someone to make you accountable.

Training with a buddy or group is not only more motivating but less likely to blow off. Want to get serious? Hire a coach. There are many great certified multi‐sport, running, cycling and swimming coaches available. Hint – Interview a few. Look for that right fit for you. Figure in your goals, budget and location to choose the coach that is best for you! Coaches can help you do your first 5k, first Triathlon, first Ironman or help bring you to the level of qualifying for championships. Choose wisely and look for that perfect fit.

Second, be realistic. Rome wasn’t built or rebuilt in a day! If the pandemic has slowed or stopped your training it will take time to bring you back up to the level of your true abilities. Be careful and do what you can to stay injury free. A typical scenario is an athlete jumps in too quickly with too much mileage and speed and ends up on the sidelines with injury. You have defeated your purpose. Train wisely and take this year ads a rebuild year.

Third, choose races wisely. There are many opportunities almost every weekend to race. Choose the races that fit you. Look at reviews. Also make them fun! Choose new races. Keep it fresh. Open your horizons on new destinations, distance and even new disciplines. I will be going deeper into this in next month’s article.

Lastly, HAVE FUN! We are back! Enjoy what great fitness has to offer. Exercising helps control weight, (along with proper diet) helps with sleep and most importantly improves health.

SO, Get out there and as a big shoe company says “JUST DO IT!”

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IMPROPER FOOTWEAR - THE CAUSE OF MOST RUNNING PAIN Up to 85% of all runners each year experience pain or injury intense enough to cause them to stop running for a period of time. Acute injuries would be the smaller percentage of this group. These would include events such as stepping in a hole, falling off a curb, tripping on a crack in the sidewalk, avoiding a motor vehicle, etc. – anything that is caused by an external force or action. The largest percentage of pain or injury though is what we term “overuse”.

Most believe that overuse pain or injury is inevitable. When you perform a repetitive movement enough times, it should be expected. This belief has dramatically shortened many runners’ careers by years. How wrong it is!

Our body is meant to last a lifetime…as long as it is used properly. Properly, means that as your joints move, they stay in their aligned preferred path of movement, the way they were designed to move. If they are subject to repetitive twisting and turning or thrown off-track, wear begins to occur in areas of the joints that are not designed to take it. Pain is the wakeup call to do something about it, or suffer the consequences of chronic pain, injury and even arthritis later in life.

Fortunately, there are shoes, socks and foot supports, the combination of which, when properly fit, can eliminate almost all “overuse” pain, from toe to lower back. Do not ignore any pain that persists for a week or more. Even if it eventually goes away before changing anything, (most say “I just ran through it”) your body may have created a compensation that will eventually come back or even show up in another area.

If you have pain, don’t stay too attached to your shoes. They are probably the culprit, unless of course they are too short or narrow. A shoe change is probably warranted if the wear under your forefoot is either towards the inside or outside and not right down the middle. Or, you get blisters or have any running-related pain at all. But don’t just stop with your shoes.

Padded socks will help protect skin and fat pad tissues but are an even more important aid for pressure relief and shoe fit. And the final essential ingredients to a long and healthy running career are foot supports, often called orthotics. They are shaped to closely match the contours of the bottom of the feet, helping shoes to be even more custom and appropriately functional. Orthotics are also your first remedy for all too common plantar fasciitis.

There are products out there that can potentially alleviate or greatly reduce your running pain and extend your career almost as long as you would want. Do your own research and find a good running store that understands your issues and helps solve them.

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10 Daily TIPS to Live Healthy Grade yourself

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I have created this list of 10 daily minimums for minimal health. Please keep in mind these are MINIMUMS. We can always do better to reach optimal health. I want to emphasize if we meet ALL these daily minimum requirements then we will be well on our way to optimal health. As you read the list, give yourself a point for each one that you consistently meet daily. If you earn 10 then that is 100% and you are an A student. If you only reach 7 out of 10 then that is 70%, with a grade of C. So what kind of grade do you want to earn when it comes to your health? Do you want to be an A student, an average student, or a failing student when it comes to your health?

HEALTH DAYS 1. HOUR every hour get up and move for 5 minutes.

2. EAT raw fruits & veggies. 4 fist size fruits & 5 fist size raw veggies every day.

3. ATTITUDE of gratitude. Take a deep breathe in through your nose and out your nose and think of one thing you are grateful for.

4. LAUGH out LOUD. Don’t take things so seriously including yourself. Laugh at yourself 5. THINK Read for 10 minutes every day or solve a puzzle, sudoku, or problem 6. HYDRATE Drink your body weight in ounces of water a day. Drink 50% ~100% of your body weight in ounces daily. Do if you weight 100lbs drink 50‐100 ounces of water a day 7. DAYLIGHT ‐ Get outside 10 minutes. Vitamin D (from the sun) is essential for one’s mood and proper nutrient absorption. Oxygen from trees is the cleanest source o2.

8. 8‐ Sleep 8 hours.

9. YAY I get to exercise for 30 minutes every day.

10. SOCIALIZE ‐interact with a minimum of three people that you do not live with daily.

1. Move. Every hour stand up & move for 5 minutes. No matter how active you are in the morning if you spend the rest of your day sitting in front of a computer then this can be devasting to healthy circulation that your body needs. Good circulation is key so that oxygen is delivered to all your cells, muscles, tissues, and organs. Standing up and moving is essential to maintain healthy circulation.

2. Eat FOUR fist size servings of RAW fruits AND FIVE fist size servings of RAW veggies a day. Enzymes, nutrients, and vitamins help you rebuild cells you are damaging daily. The only source of vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes is in raw food. If you cook anything over 118 degrees then you are cooking the enzymes, nutrients, and vitamins out of the food. By eating 4 raw fruits AND 5 raw veggies you will also meet your daily minimum requirement of fiber. Fiber is essential to maintain a healthy body weight by helping you eliminate waste in your body. Keep in mind after the food

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you eat has gone through your intestines and sits in the colon it is now toxic to your body. So, the longer your waste sits in your colon the more toxins are released in your blood stream and organs. Fiber helps you eliminate that waste.

3. An attitude of gratitude is paramount to our happiness, being positive, and having sound mental health. Take time to take a deep breath and be grateful for at least one thing each day.

4. Laugh out loud at least once daily! Laughing is a great stress relief. Laugh at yourself. Don’t take yourself so seriously.

Choose happy positive lighthearted content to read, listen to, or watch on tv. Watch a comedy on TV over the news or a violent drama. I think we can all agree that we have only one opportunity to live our best life and that our happiness is paramount.

5. Think. Your brain is a muscle and like all muscles if you do not use it, you lose it. We need our synapses to fire, in an effort to maintain healthy cognitive functions. Read 10 minutes a day (try to read positive enriching content and stay away from the news) or learn something new every day (yes this counts) or solve a problem, puzzle, crossword, or sudoku.

6. Hydrate. Drinking water is key to maintain a healthy balance of electrolytes for normal organic function and circulation. To avoid dehydration, where your electrolytes are depleted and the consistency of your blood becomes viscous making it harder to pump blood through your body to all your muscles and organs, you must drink enough water. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water daily. If you weigh 150 lbs then drink 75 ounces of water daily.

If you live in a hot humid climate like we do, then drinking 75% of your body weight is better. And if you are highly active and live in a hot humid climate then you should drink equal to your body weight in ounces daily. So, if you weigh 150 lbs you should aim to drink 150 ounces of water daily.

7. Get outside for at least 10 minutes every day. Get out in nature and breathe fresh air. Trees are the source of oxygen and fresh air is the best source of oxygen. Vitamin D (from the sun) is essential for one’s mood and proper nutrient absorption. The sun is the source of all energy so get outside and enjoy it. If you ever find yourself needing clarity or having a hard time in making a decision, go outside take a deep breath, and you will see the best choice will be clearer.

8. Sleep 8 hours a day. Sleep is vital to maintain a healthy endocrine system, so your hormones are in check. If your hormones are not in check and your cortisol levels are high, then you are stressing your body and stress has a detrimental response on the physiology of your body. When your body is stressed your arteries, capillaries, & veins are constricted making it harder to transport oxygen to all your organs including your brain keeping you from thinking clearly. Ideally, it’s best to sleep 8 hours at night so if you have to nap to add up to 8 solid hours per day then that is ok.

9. Yay I get to Exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes daily. Exercise is essential for countless reasons. Being sedentary is dangerous. We live very comfortable lives and none of us are working to live. None of us are growing our own food, hunting, or gathering our own food or running from prey. We must be active every day to promote healthy circulation. Elevating your heart rate to 75% of your maximum effort helps pump blood which carries oxygen to all your vital organs for healthy organic functions. For exercise to count, you should be working at an intensity of 75% of your perceived maximum exertion. You should be working so you are sweating because the main benefit of sweating is that you rid your body of toxins. So, if you can go run errands after you exercise without taking a shower and you are not embarrassed at how sweaty you are then that does not count as exercise.

10. Socialize. As human beings we have a strong need to connect with others and have a sense of belonging. Healthy relationships are a huge mood booster and help keep our hormone levels healthy. Interact in person with at least 3 people that you do not live with every day for at least 1 minute per person. Do your best to reach out and interact with people you find to be positive and are enriching relationships. Social media and texts do not count. Phone calls, zooms, & face times can count. But in person human contact is best.

Written by USAT Coach Celia Dubey CoachCeliaDubey@gmail.com

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June 25, 2022 Riverfront Plaza • Downtown Jacksonville

Championship 5K at 7:00 PM Open 5K at 7:30 PM Visit: 1stplacesports.com for complete information and registration.

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OLDSMAR CARES PRESENTS: Sign up Now: May 28,2022

Oldsmar Cares presents the 7th Annual “Honor Our Heroes” 5K Memorial Run which recognizes those that made the ultimate sacrifice as well as our veterans, active duty & reserve military, and first responders.

When: May 28, 2022 Where: Downtown Oldsmar- We start and finish on State Street at City Hall in Downtown Oldsmar Start Time: 7:30am Parking: There’s plenty of parking near the race starting area Registration: Go to: https://Runsignup.com Entry Fees: Go to: https://Runsignup.com Awards: TBD Race Packet Pickup: May 26and 27 at Tampa Bay Brewing Company. It’s best to get your packets a few days in advance and avoid the crowd, plus get a free beer from Tampa Bay Brewing Company on Racetrack Road.

Oldsmar Cares is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides food, clothing and health screenings, financial assistance and employment services to those in need within the 34677-zip code. We are very proud to add the Honor Our Heroes 5K Memorial Run to our Outreach Veterans and First Responders recognition efforts and invite you to join us for a great event! You can get involved as a runner, walker and/or a sponsor. For sponsorship information please go to http://www.oldsmarcares.org.

Oldsmar cares, Tampa Bay Brewing Company (TBBC) and the City of Oldsmar, along with many other sponsors to provide this popular 5K on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, and we are expecting to attract more than 600 supporters. Starting at City Hall, runners and walkers will be guided along the waters of upper Tampa Bay and through several of Oldsmar’s beautiful parks, including Veterans Park on Shore Drive. Our goal is to raise funds to expand our services for the men and women who have proudly served in our armed services and first responders who now call Oldsmar and the Tampa Bay area home.

Two pre-race events at the Tampa Bay Brewing Company on Racetrack Road provide lots of opportunities to mingle with a caring community of individuals and businesses who support our veterans and first responders. After the run, there will be plenty of food and beverages, awards, and music. Be a part of this spirited event to Honor Our Heroes!

This will be a great event for a great cause! Help Oldsmar Cares to support good health and a worthy cause by sponsoring the event, donating, or signing up as a runner or walker. Get involved and invite your friends and neighbors!

To register or get more information, please go to: https://runsignup.com or http://www.oldsmarcares.org

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“ Is that Stephanie C. wearing “Is that Celia Dubey and her husband Joel wearing Boston Bill Sunglasses? No wonder she won Boston Bill Sunglasses ? No wonder Celia is 2015 USAT first place at Trout Creek!and female Duathlon Masters Na�onal Champion overall winner and age group champion!”

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Yes, we run at Midnight!

43rd Kiwanis Midnight Run on the Dunedin Causeway LIVE July 3, 2022 and VIRTUAL June 26 thru July 2, 2022 Fees will increase on July 2, 2022

Register by June 1st to be guaranteed a shirt. http://www.kiwanismidnightrun.com Highlights for 2022: The start and finish line will be at Frenchy’s Outpost on the causeway Finisher medals for the LIVE 5K and 10K Recognitions are 3 deep to men and women in all 5K and 10K age divisions and to the top 5 one mile finishers.

Tech shirt TO ALL registered runners present on race night.

Certified & chipped 5K and 10K races Active Military Duty and Groups of 10 or more receive 20% discounts.

New medal sponsor level. Business name on medals.

Accepting sponsors—Applications on website Or Email: tgfox1@verizon.net Your support is greatly appreciated! Kiwanis is all about the children.

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SATURDAY JUNE 18th 5:30 PM Brooksville FL. The Moon Over Croom - 7M / 14M / 21M is a fairly new trail run that will take in the evening at Croom Park in Brooksville. Experience Croom like you never had before by running in the dark. The course will use B-C Loop and the C-Loop making it a 7 mile loop. Unique features like silicone awards and Moon Pies.

There will be great t-shirts, food, and an experience you won't forget so you don't want to miss this one. For the 2022 race, there is a limit of 250 runners.

The race takes place at Croom Park which is within the Withlacoochee State Forest. The forest was named one of the "10 Coolest Places in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund.

Moon Over Croom FAQs How are the trails designed?

There are three distances for the Moon Over Croom Trail Run - 21 Mile, 14 Mile and the 7 Mile. The main running trail is a 7 mile loop. The trail will be marked will be well marked for both daytime and the night running will utilize glow sticks to mark the course. Everyone will be required to have a headlamp/flashlight.

Are There Water Stops and Aid Stations?

There will be water stops approximately every 2 - 2.5 miles on the course. Since this is a loop course, runners of the 14M/21M will have a chance to go through the main staging area during the race and can access drop bags. The aid stations will have water, sports drinks and can access drop bags. The aid stations will have water, sports drink, gels, and some food but understand that this is a trail run and there will not be stops every mile.

Moon CroomRace packets can be picked up from 4:00 pm-7:30 pm the day of the race. The packet pickup will be at the same location as the start/finish of race. There are a number of hotels at the I-75/S.R. 50 intersection which is only a short distance from race. You can also stay at the Silver Lake Campground just down the road from the race.

Do We Get T-Shirts?

Tech T-Shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered runners. You will more than likely get a T-shirt if you register race day, but we just can't guarantee it.

Who Gets Awards?

There will be trophies for the overall male and female winners.

What Are The Start Times?

21 Mile - 5:30 pm Start 14 Mile – 6:30 pm Start 7 Mile – 7:30 pm Park Directions?

The start/finish is at the Tucker Hill Fire Tire Website: http://croomzoom.com/moon/Index.htm

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Benefits of

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