Florida RacePlace Magazine Sept/Oct '22

VOL 39 NO 5 Sept - Oct 2022

Online

Fort Desoto ½ Marathon ‘22

December 10,2022

Chilly Willy Duathlon February 5, 2023 Florida’s Largest Duathlon

Lost in the Line of Duty - United in Honor October 9, 2010

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Florida Road Races 1/2 Marathon Salvation Army 5K Fort Desoto 1/2 Marathon & 5K Ameris Bank Jacksonville 1/2 Mar. Lauren’s Rainbow Runs 5K/5M John Holmes Run Stetson East—West 5K Runs Game On ! Triathlons The Great Westchase 5K / 10K Suncoast Triathlon 2022 Richard’s Run For Life 5K Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend St Pete RunFest 2022 2022 Wiregrass Turkey Wobble Legends Never Die 5K Police Memorial Run 5K One Step Closer 5K Cycle For Life Bike Ride Pride 5K Run Buddy Run 5K PB & J 5K / 10K Runs Ronnie’s 10 Mile and 5K Runs Santa Dash 5K Frosty Run 5K Santa Rosa Triathlon Suncoast Triathlon St Jude Walk/Run 5K Chilly Willy Duathlon 2022

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RUNNING TAMPA BAY DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TBA

CHICK FIL A 5K AND 1 MILE

SANDI LAKE sandilake@ymail.com

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 8:00 AM

FALLEN HERO 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 TBA

PB & J RUN 5K AND 10K

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www.PBJRUN.COM

ALBERT WHITTED PARK ST PETE FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 8:00 AM

ST JUDE WALK/RUN 5K

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www.stjude.org/walktampa

AMALIE ARENA DOWNTOWN TAMPA Fl.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TBA

SALVATION ARMY 5K / 10K

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TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 8:00 AM

ONE STEP CLOSER 5K AND 10K

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WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

ST. PETE FL.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 TBA

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

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 TBA

JOHN HOLMES TRAIL RUNS 50K,16 MILES. 9 MILES

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 TBA

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MISC.

FORT DESOTO PARK

TAMPARACES.COM

CROOM TRAIL WITHLACOOHEE STATE FOREST

ROCK ' N ' ROLL HALF 2 DAY EVENT

www.ROCKNROLL.COM

CLEARWATER FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 TBA

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE 5K

XANADU RACE MANG. 727-226-7223

INDIAN SHORES FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 TBA

STOMP OUT SUICIDE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DADE CITY F.L.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 8:00 AM

TAMPA POLICE MEMORIAL RUN 5K

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WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DOWNTOWN TAMPA FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 TBA

PRIDE 5K RUN

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Priderunseries.com /st.pete/

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 8:00 AM

HERO RUN 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 TBA

SALVATION ARMY HURRICANE HUSTKE 10K AND 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 8:00 AM

NORTHDALE PUMPKIN RUN 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 8:00 AM

STETSON WEST 5K AND 1 MILE

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 8:00 AM

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 TBA

LEGENDS NEVER DIE 5K

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 TBA

GREAT WESTCHASE 5K RUN

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 TBA

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SEMINOLE PARK ST. PETE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TEMPLE TERRACE TAMPA FL.

SANDI LAKE sandilake@ymail.com

ST. PETE FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NORTH TAMPA FL.

PETER MAASS 813-205-8378

KEYSTONE PREP ODESSA FL.

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TRINITY FL.

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ARCHIBALD BEACH PARK MADERIA BEACH FL.

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WWW.ACTIVE.COM

WETCHASE FL>

MANUFACTURING EDUCATION 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

SAFETY HARBOR FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 TBA

A KITTEN PLACE BLACK CAT 5K RUN

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

VALRICO FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 TBA

HALLOWEEN COSTUME RUN 5K

XANADU RACE MANG. 727-226-7223

PALM HARBOR FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 TBA

HALLOWEEN DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON,10K/5K

www.FloridaRoadRaces.com

FORT DESOTO PARK ST PETE FL.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4 TBA

RICHARD'S RUN FOR LIFE 5K

richardsrunforlife.org

CENTENNIAL PARK YBOR CITY

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 TBA

CUPCAKE 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

LUTZ FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 TBA

LAKE TO LAKE 10K

lakelandrunners@gmail.com

MIRROR LAKE LAKELAND FL.

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Florida Road Races Come run with us! We offer distances for runners and walkers of all fitness levels on scenic, accurately-measured courses with plenty of aid stations and friendly volunteers.

Celebrate your achievement at a festive awards ceremony and post-race party with hot pasta, cold beer, a breakfast bar, and live music.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

FORT DE SOTO DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL

HOLIDAY DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON • 10K • VIRTUAL

FORT DE SOTO PARK

MADEIRA BEACH TO LARGO

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

HALLOWEEN DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL FORT DE SOTO PARK

ST. PETERSBURG DISTANCE CLASSIC MARATHON (BOSTON QUALIFIER) HALFATHON • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 SHAMROCK DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON • 10K • 5K • VIRTUAL FORT DE SOTO PARK

REGISTER NOW & SAVE:

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RUNNING TAMPA BAY DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 8:00 AM

STETSON EAST 5K AND 1 MILE

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PETER MAASS 813-205-8378

FELLLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH THONOTOSASSA FL.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 8:00 AM

BUDDY RUN 5K

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LAKE PARK LUTZ FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 TBA

ST PETE RUNFEST 10K AND 5K 3 DAY WEEKEND OF RUNNING

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SUNDAY 1/2 MARATHON

DOWNTOWN ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 TBA

TROT THE THE HILLS 10K AND 5K

SANDI LAKE sandilake@ymail.com

RIVER HILLS TEMPLE TERRACE FL.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 13 TBA

RUNFEST HALF MARATHON

www.STPETERUNFEST.ORG

DOWNTOWN ST PETE FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 TBA

WIREGRASS WOBBLE TURKEY TROT 5K

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TAMPA PREMIUM OUTLETS LUTZ FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 TBA

FORT DESOTO HALF MARATHON

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 TBA

SANTA DASH 6K

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WESLEY CHAPEL FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 7:00 PM

SANTA'S TWILIGHT RUN 5K

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

SAFETY HARBOR FL.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 TBA

HOLIDAY DISTANCE CLASSIC HALFATHON 10K/5K

www.FloridaRoadRaces.com

FORT DESOTO PARK ST PETE FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 7 TBA

MED FOUNDATION 10K AND 5K

SANDI LAKE sandilake@ymail.com

AL LOPEZ PARK TAMPA FL.

SATURDAY JANUARY 21 7:00 AM

RONNIE'S RUN 5 / 10 MiILERS

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 TBA

GASPPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC HALF MARATHON

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OFFICE 813-254-7866

DOWNTOWN TAMPA FL.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 TBA

GASPARILLA DISTANCE CLASSIC 15K AND 5K

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OFFICE 813-254-7866

DOWNTOWN TAMPA FL.

DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6 TBA

BILL'S BEER RUN 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NOKOMIS FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 8:00 AM

NAPLES DISTANCE CLASSIC 13.1/10K/5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NAPLES FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 8:00 AM

YMCA SANDBAR 1/2 MARATHON 13.1 AND 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NORT PORT FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 7:45 PM

COPS AND JOGGERS 5K RUN

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

FORT MYERS FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 TBA

ROCKTOBERFEST 10K AND 5K

runeliteevents.com

NAPLES FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 6:00 AM

GULF TO GULF 80 MILE RELAY

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

CAMBIER PARK NAPLES FL.

MONDAY OCTOBER 24 TBA

LIFE STORY 5/10K

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

NATHAN BENDERSON PARK SARASOTA FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 8:00 AM

BOO RUN 5K

941-893-1197

LAKEWOOD RANCH SARASOTA FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 8:00 AM

TIDEWELL TROT 5K

941-552-7546

SARASOTA FL.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 8:00 AM

LAUREN'S RAINBOW 5K RUN

www.laurensonewish.org

CELERY FIELD SARASOTA FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19 8:00 AM

TURKEY TROT FOR THE TWIGS 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

HISTORIC TRAIN STATION VENICE FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 8:00 AM

BRAVES TOMAHAWK 5K

WWW.RACEROSTER.COM

COOL TODAY PARK NORTH PORT FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 17 8:00 AM

THE FROSTY 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

TWIN LAKES PARK SARASOTA FL.

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Join Us! Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 Registration 7 a.m.

Race start 8 a.m.

Ben T. Davis Beach at

The Courtney Campbell Causeway

Please join us for a 5K, 10K or 1 Mile Fun Run on the scenic Courtney Campbell Causeway in Tampa.

Enjoy the beautiful morning sun as you zoom across Tampa Bay. A run that is sure to appeal to all levels of runners.

REGISTER ONLINE: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/TheSalvationArmysRunforHope5KandFamilyFunRun

REGISTRATION FEES 5K or 10K June 1 - August 31: $30.00 5K or 10K September 1 - September 23: $35.00 5K or 10K Day of Race: $40.00 Fun Run: $25.00

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Fort Desoto Park, St. Pete

Saturday December 10, 2022 Great End Of Year Marathon Trainer

Fastest Half - Marathon in Tampa Bay

FORT DESOTO HALF MARATHON Half Marathon and 5K at Fort Desoto on Dec 10, 2022 This will be a event you don’t want to miss. Standard award winner (5 Year age divisions),Overall Male & Female award winners in both races will receive awards and free entry to 2023 Half Marathon and one entry to one of our Thunder Bolt Multi Sport events in 2023

www.thunderboltmultisport.com September/October

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RUNNING NORTH DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 8:00 AM

DREAM COME TRUE 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

UNIVERSITY NORTH FF. CAMPUS JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 TBA

WHISTLING DEATH 10 MILE AND 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 7:00 AM

THE USO ARMED FORCES HALF MARATHON & 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 6:30 AM

PENSACOLA HALF MARATHON 13.1 AND 5K

info@runpensacola.com

PENSACOLA FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 TBA

OKTOBERFEST BEER, BRATS AND BUBBLES 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

SAN MARCO SQUARE JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 TBA

TOM WALKER RUN 10K AND 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

GAINESVILLE FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 TBA

GATES TO GATE TRAIL RUN 50K AND 25K

el.gallagher@gmail.com

SAN FELASCO HAMMOCK PRESERVE STATE PA

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 5:00 PM

EMERALD TRAIL 5K AND 10K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 28 6:00 PM

GATOR - BULLDOG 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

SAN MARCO SQUARE JACKSONVILLE FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 8:00 AM

EVERGREEN PUMPKIN RUN 10 MILE AND 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 8:00 AM

BAILEY'S HEALTH AND FITNESS MANDARIN RUN 10K AND 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6 TBA

TOM WALKER 1/2 MARATHON 13.1 AND 6K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

GAINESVILLE FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 8:45 AM

SALUTE TO VETERAN'S RUN 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 TBA

COMMUNITY FIRST THANKSGIVING DISTANCE CLASSIC 13.1 AND 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 TBA

TALLAHASSEE ULTRA CLASSIC 50M,50K,26.2 MILES

TALLAHASSEE TRACK CLUB

WAKULLA SPRINGS ST PARK WAKULLA SPRINGS FL.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 11 7:00 AM

JACKSONVILLE MARATHON 26.2, 13.1 AND 5K

1ST PLACE SPORTS www.1stplacesports.com

JACKSONVILLE FL.

DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18 TBA

OUT RUN CHILDREN CANCER 5K

VICTORY SPORTS MANG. 954-835-5929

DEERFIELD BEACH FL.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25 TBA

DEVIL DOG 5K / 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

BOCA RATON FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 TBA

DUNN'S RUN 5 MILE AND 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DEERFIELD BEACH FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 6:30 PM

ALOHA LUAU 5K

VICTORY SPORTS MANG. 954-835-5929

HOLLYWOOD FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16 TBA

RUN THE HUTCHINSON ISLAND 13.1 AND 3.1 MILES

GAME ON ! www.GameOnRaceEvents.com

CAUSEWAY COVE MARINA HUTCHINSON

FRIDAY OCTOBER 21 TBA

EVERGLADES HALF MARATHON 13.1 AND 5K

WWW.VACATIONRACES.COM

HOMESTEAD FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 TBA

MIAMI BEACH HALLOWEEN HALF MAR 13.1 AND 4 MILER

WWW.ACTIVE.COM

MIAMI FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 TBA

HOLLYWOOD BEACH HALF MARATHON AND 5K

runeliteevents.com

HOLLYWOOD BEACH FL.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12 8:00 AM

KEY LARGO BRIDGE RUN 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

KEY LARGO FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 TBA

TURKEY TROT 5K AND 10K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

MIAMI FL.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28 TBA

CITY TO SEA 150 MILE AVENTURE RACE CANOE/BIKE/RUN

events@ratrace.com

FLORIDA KEYS FL.

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Prize Money - Marathon Prize Money - Half Marathon 56 Degrees - Average Temp Spectular Finish On Track Age Group Awards - Marathon Age Group Awards - Half Marathon

Fastest Course In The South 1/2 Zip Long-Sleeve Shirts Medals To All Finishers Boston Marathon Qualifier USATF Certified Course USATF Sanctioned Event

FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.1STPLACESPORTS.COM September/October

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9th Annual 5k, 5 Mile, 1 Mile Trail Run Hilltop Finish @ Celery Fields!

Up Early?! 1stRace on Daylight Savings Day!

Sunday , November 6, 2022 @ 8am Proceeds to to our Life Interrupted Grants for teens affected by cancer For more info visit our website

7am 7:15 8am 8:05 8:10 9am

Race Day Registration Pre-Race Activities NEW 5 Mile! – chip timed 5k Start -chip timed Yummy Cupcake Mile!

King of the Hill

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Our Featured Hero: Strong, kind, adventurous Paige was diagnosed with leukemia in early 2018. After many rounds of chemo – Paige rang the bell and put cancer behind her! Paige and her family are our heroes!

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● Door Prizes, Raffles, Gift Certificates Featuring Local Teen Band Race Favorite T-Shirts & Vendors Hilltop from EveryoneRocks!

Big thank you to our current & past Sponsors & Vendors:

One Blood's Bloodmobile Blood drive at our 5k 7:30am-11:30am please Consider donating!

Register $35 RunSignUp LaurensRainbowRun Info:wwwlaurensonewish.org Join our team! Your tax deductible sponsorship helps local teens with cancer flraceplace.com

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RUNNING ORLANDO DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

CONTACT

LOCATION

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 7:30 AM

HEALTHY 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

SANFORD FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 TBA

EARL BROWN 10K AND 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DELAND FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 TBA

PARROTHHEAD 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

DAYTONA BEACH FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 TBA

GREAT CANDY RACE QUARTER MARARTHON / 5K

WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

NEW SMYRMA BEACH FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8 7:30 AM

ORLANDO MAGIC 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 16 6:30 AM

RON JON COCOA BEACH HALF MARATHON AND 10K

www.SmoothRunning.org

COCOA BEACH FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 6:30 PM

FLORIDA SUNST 1/2 MARATHON

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 7:30 AM

U CAN FINISH 5 MILE AND 2 MILE

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 TBA

NIGHTMARE ON THE CLERMONT TRAIL

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17 TBA

SANTA'S TWILIGHT RUN 5K

CFT SPORTS 352-394-1320

CLERMONT FL.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 24 8:00 AM

SENIORS FIRST TURKEY TROT 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 7:15 AM

OUC ORLANDO 1/2 MARATHON 13.1 AND 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

LAKE EOLA ORLANDO FL.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10 7:15 AM

REINDEER RUN 5K

EMMI 407-896-1160

ORLANDO FL.

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SATURDAY OCT 1, 2022

The John Holmes is the Grand Daddy of 50Ks being the oldest trail run in Florida. This is a classic loop course with 7 mile loops that allow often access to your drop bag. A 50K TampaRaces.com RACEPLACE flraceplace.com

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5K: $35 1 MILE: $25 $5 DISCOUNT CODE: RPMAG SCAN TO REGISTER

S N IO T A OC L !

2 S E AT D 2

KEYSTONE PREP HIGH SCHOOL OCTOBER 22

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH NOVEMBER 5

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BI-TRIATHLONS DATE

EVENT/DISTANCE

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TBA

TARPON SPRINGS TRIATHLON

CONTACT

LOCATION

MISC.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 TBA

GAME ON !

PALM BEACHES TRIATHLON

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 7:15 AM

HAMMERHEAD TRIATHLON

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 TBA

CRYSTAL RIVER SERIES TRIATHLON #2

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 TBA

SANTA ROSA ISLAND TRIATHLON

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 TBA

GAME ON !

PONTE VEDRA BEACH TRI #2

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL.

OLYMPIC /SPRINT AND AQUA-BIKE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9 TBA

PONTE VEDRA BEACH #2 TRIATHLON

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL.

OLYMPIC, SPRINT AND AQUATHLON

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 8:00 AM

SUNCOAST TRIATHLON SPRINT,DUATHLON AND AQUATHON

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 TBA

BILL BONE TROPICAL TRIATHLON

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LAKE WORTH BEACH PARK LAKE WORTH FL.

SPRINT, DUATHLON AND AQUABIKE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23 TBA

GAME ON !

BILL'S BONE TROPICAL TRI

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LAKE WORTH BEACH PARK LAKE WORTH FL.

SPRINT / DUATHLON AND AQUA-BIKE

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29 8:00 AM

CYCLE TO SAVE LIVES BIKE TOUR

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SUNCOAST PARKWAY NORTH NW FLORIDA

SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 TBA

GAME ON !

PALM BEACHES FALL TRIATHLON

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SINGER ISLAND FL.

SPRINR / DUATHLON AND AQUA-BIKE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 30 8:00 AM

PALM BEACH FALL TRIATHLON

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SINGER ISLAND FL.

SPRINT, DUATHLON ANS AQUABIKE BIKE

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5 TBA

CHILLY WILLY DUATHLON RUN / BIKE RUN FLORIDA'S LARGEST DU

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FORT DESOTO PARK ST. PETE FL.

RUN 3.1 MILES BIKE 10 MILES RUN 3.1 MILES

SUNDAY APRIL 30 TBA

SAINT ANTHONY TRIATHLON

OFFICE 727-820-7790

DOWNTOWN ST. PETE FL.

OLYMPIC DISTANCE SPRINT DISTANCE

SPRINT TRIATHLON DUATHLON, AQUAKI AND 5K

www.tarponsprings triathlon.com

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SPRINT TRIATHLON SPRINT DUATHLON RELAYS

RIVIERS BEACH FL.

DRC 352-637-2475 WWW.RUNSIGNUP.COM

www.DRCSports.com

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SPRINT TRIATHLON OLYMPIC TRIATHLON SPRINT DUATHLON FORT ISLAND BEACH CRYSTAL RIVER FL.

SWIM 1/4 MILE BIKE 15 MILES RUN 3 MILES SWIM 600 YARDS BIKE 21 YARDS RUN 5K

PENSACOLA BEACH FL.

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EXPLORE OUR CALENDAR AND HAVE A SNEAK PEAK AT SOME OF OUR UP-COMING FOUR INCH MEDAL DESIGNS!

Hutchinson Island South Florida Treasure Coast PONTE VEDRA BEACH Key Largo Palm Beaches Ponte Vedra Beach Cocoa PEMBROKE PINES We know you have choices...

Why race with us? Here are 10 reasons: Well organized events Safety is our first priority Personalized customer service Custom designed t-shirts for each event Custom designed finisher medals for each event Custom designed awards for each event Age-group awards to 80+ Choose your distance: super sprint, sprint, international, Olympic, half iron 9. Offering Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike at every event 10. Destination events. Race in Paradise!

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Your feedback is important to us. Please let us know what you like about Game On! Race Events or, where you think we can improve. THANK YOU!

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Saturday, October 29 • 10k, 5k & Fun Run

Register for the 2022 Great West Chase Brought to you by WOW | www.TheGreatWestChase.com

Join us for the best race, raffle prizes and post-race party, ever!

DESCRIPTION: The Great West Chase is a USATF/RRTC nationally certified, chip-timed 10k, 5k, & Children’s Fun Run organized by the World of Westchase to benefit Town & Country Elementary.

START TIMES: 7:00 a.m.: 10k Run | 8:00 a.m.: 5k Run | 9:00 a.m.: Fun Run LOCATION: The race will be held in the heart of beautiful Westchase in Northwest Hillsborough County. Start and finish lines for the runs will be located in the West Park Village Town Center. See website for complete route maps. Events will be held rain or shine.

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Tampa (I-275) proceed north on Veterans Expressway to the Linebaugh exit. Proceed west on Linebaugh through the entrance to Westchase at the corner of Sheldon and Linebaugh. Entrances to West Park Village will exist one block east and west of Linebaugh’s intersection with Montague Street.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Participants can register online at www.greatwestchase.com.

RACE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP: Packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, October 27, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. at The Westchase Recreation Center, 9791 Westchase Drive.

AWARDS: Top 3 M/F Overall, Top Masters and Grand Masters M/F and 3 deep in standard 5 year age groups for the 10K & 5K runs. Top 3 M/F Overall for the Challenge division. All Challenge Division registrants will receive a finisher medal. All runners are eligible to be entered into a raffle for great prizes, gift certificates, and more!

GOODIES: All racers will receive a quality tech T-shirt and sponsor packet. Complimentary food and drink will be provided at the finish. Join us for the best post-race party ever!

RESTRICTIONS: No hand-cycles, bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, or dogs will be allowed on the course.

Baby joggers must start at the VERY BACK of the group of racers. Course Time Limits: 10K = 2hrs | 5K = 1hr. Challenge participants must start the 5k no later than 70 minutes after the 10k start. While walkers are welcome, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies have the authority to ask participants to move over to the sidewalk at their discretion.

Sign Me Up for the Great West Chase!

Mail this form and a check/money order payable to The Great West Chase to:

Name: ________________________________________ Sex: ____ Birthdate : __________

Great West Chase, 12191 W. Linebaugh Ave., PMB 224, Tampa, FL 33626

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Fees: Please cut and return!

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Estimated Finish Time ________ *T-shirt size and availability not guaranteed on race day.

Register early! **Challenge runners must complete the 10k within 70 minutes in order to also run the 5k. Challenge runners will receive 1 shirt and goodie bag and will only be entered into the challenge awards category.

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Signature of Entrant___________________________________(Parent or Guardian if under 18)

FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY — Check # ______ Date ______ Amount $ ______ Race 5k, 10k or Challenge

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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!”

Park Alsop Director – Kennedy Law Racing, Clearwater Aquatic Masters www.kennedylawracing.com

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ING NEWS • BREAKING NEWS • BREAKING NEWS • BREAKING NEWS • BREAKING

ARRRGH You Ready To Run? Feb. 25-26, 2023

The GDCA is excited to return to a ‘normal’ 2023 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend.

We’ve appreciated your support and understanding as we worked diligently to navigate through 2021 and 2022.

As we continue planning for the 2023 PGDC Race Weekend, we’re excited to share some COVID-specific changes you’ll see during race weekend.

• No proof of vaccination or negative test is required to participate in or attend the 2023 PGDC Race Weekend.

• Participants will not be required to wear a mask at the Start Line, Finish Line, or after crossing the Finish Line.

• We don’t anticipate a need for any mitigation efforts.

• We’ll make decisions regarding Start Wave Times & Capacities in the coming months.

• It will be up to each individual whether to wear a mask during the 2023 8 On Your Side Health and Fitness Expo, during 2023 PGDC Race Number/Shirt Pick-Up or throughout the 2023 PGDC Race Weekend.

Please Note: Currently, there are no mandates or COVID-19 guidelines in the City of Tampa or the State of Florida. In the unlikely event either is announced, we will reassess our approach to the 2023 PGDC Race Weekend.

We look forward to seeing you for the 2023 PGDC Race Weekend on February 24-26, and you can look forward to the fun and excitement you’ve come to expect from the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association!

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To see? Or to be seen?

That is the question To see or to be seen, that is the question, you need to ask yourself when using and or buying a light for training in the dark.

And with these hot humid summer days, there is relief to run earlier before the sun rises.

To see or to be seen are two different purposes wearing lights serve and both are needed. Typically white lights are to see and colored lights are to be seen. The better you can see in the dark the safer you are and the more visible you are in the dark the safer you are. Below, I list lights that I find effective, comfortable, and affordable. You can find all these on Amazon.

AVANTO Triple Beam Chest Light, Night Running Lights for Runners and Joggers with Adjustable Beam and Reflector, Reflective Running Light Vest Gear Sa Amazon $25.99 Amazon (To see & to be seen)

GearLight S1 LED Safety Lights [4 Pack] for Boat, Kayak, Bike, Dog Collar, Stroller, Runners and Night Running - Clip On, Strobe, Amazon $11.99 (to be seen) Written by USAT Coach Celia Dubey You can reach Coach Celia at CoachCeliaDubey@gmail.com

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WHAT IF GREAT DISTANCES STARTED IN SMALL MEASUREMENTS? WHAT IF TINY POINTS OF DATA COULD ADD UP TO SOMETHING BIGGER? LIKE DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS THAT GUIDE YOU TO YOUR GOAL? IT’S ALL POSSIBLE WITH THE FORERUNNER 255 SERIES — THE EVERYDAY GPS RUNNING SMARTWATCH THAT’S AVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES SO IT CAN FIT ANY WRIST AND STILL MOVE YOU FORWARD.

FORERUNNER® 255 SERIES © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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E BIKES ARE HERE TO STAY: HERE’S SOME REASONS WHY TO BE FOR PROGRESS 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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Some of my social media friends have recently regaled a sign saying “No e bikes” which I believe was on the Pinellas Trail. Before taking sides on any issue, a study of facts and information always makes sense. In Florida, E bikes are governed under several sections of a statute. Those that are truly E assist, meaning requiring pedaling to activate or de activate the battery, are true assist bikes, and governed as such. Ones that don’t require any pedaling, and can be powered solely by the battery, are NOT E bikes, and never should be allowed on bike paths or trails The law also limits assist bikes to an upper limit of 28 mph.

Some think e bikes promote obesity, and unhealthy habits. This is bunk. Statistics actually show people using E assist bikes maintain or improve their conditioning. They also allow individuals who may have physical impairments that would limit their enjoyment of a regular bike to enjoy what we enjoy: being outdoors, enjoying the weather year around that makes Florida such a great place for active people to live and visit.

As we grow older, the ability to have an E bike at our disposal can lengthen our cycling life that will otherwise be limited by age, arthritis, etc.

I encourage everyone to give this new equipment fair consideration. Everyone, not just those of us fortunate to be healthy enough to fully power our bikes should have the opportunity to enjoy our outdoors.

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WHAT IF YOU COULD CHARGE ON THE RUN?

WHAT IF SOLAR POWER COULD POWER YOUR TRAINING? AND THE ONLY THING YOU EVER HAD TO RACE WAS THE SUN? IT WOULD MAKE EVERY SESSION NOT JUST A CHANCE TO GET BETTER — BUT ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO RUN LONGER. WITH POWER GLASS™ ON THE FORERUNNER 955 SOLAR, YOU CAN GET OUR MOST ADVANCED RUNNING SMARTWATCH — PLUS, A BATTERY BOOST FROM ABOVE ANYTIME YOU’RE OUTSIDE.

FORERUNNER® 955 SOLAR © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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Who do you know that can use up to

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To put toward the Down Payment and Closing Costs to purchase their first home?

The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program makes homeownership affordable for eligible frontline community workers. These individuals can receive lower than market rates on an FHA, VA, Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac first mortgage. Benefits of the program include reduced upfront fees, and down payment and closing cost assistance. There are over 40 occupations that qualify. An example of a few of the eligible occupations include:     

Teachers Firefighters First Responders Massage Therapist Veterinarian

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You’ve devoted your life to helping others.

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For more details on the Hometown Heroes Mortgage program and other qualifying occupations, call Jim today or scan the QR Code at the top of the page.

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AT TAMPA PREMIUM OUTLETS • LUTZ, FL Overall • Masters • Grand Masters • 3 deep in 5 Year Age Groups Finisher Ornamedals • Long Sleeve Tech Shirts • Live Music and Raffles

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October 23, 2022

Start Time 9:00 am Check-in 8:00 - 8:45 am

Archibald Beach

15100 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach

Madeira Beach Fire Department will donate all proceeds to The Emilio Rivera Foundation.

The Foundation offers a scholarship program for upcoming recruits wishing to become a firefighter. It also serves as an advocate for education on suicide prevention and PTSD in veteran & first responder communities.

Kids Under 12 Are Free

Early (T Shirt) Regular Late

$35 $35 $40

June 1 - Sept. 12 Sept. 13 - Oct 1 Oct. 2 - Oct. 20

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Swimming in rough waters could be extremely dangerous or it could be fun

Swimming in rough waters could be extremely dangerous or it could be fun, it all depends on your experience as a swimmer and as an open water swimmer.

Always study the weather conditions, wind, lightning, tidal currents, tides, bottom, make sure you know if there is a sandbar at the beach you are swimming, if you swim in a lake make sure to wear the right goggles for better view of your surroundings.

Depending on what the wind is doing you can use the swim buoys or not.

Remember not to swim alone, always tell someone where you will be.

If you go to a beach and you don’t know the beach, walk to where you will be swimming and make sure there is nothing that could interfere with your swim. Sighting is very important and finding a building or structure that doesn’t move like the pier. By doing that you will make sure that you are swimming straight to your destination and it will help you determine if the current is taking you far from shore. (You can also do that when breathing, if you see the building are getting smaller, you might be going to Cuba) Almost all the beaches have small and not very strong rip currents but when the wind speed increase Rip currents form when waves break near the shoreline, piling up water between the breaking waves and the beach. One of the ways this water returns to sea forming a rip current, a narrow stream of water moving swiftly away from shore, often perpendicular to the shoreline.

(In the East coast the rip currents can go up to half a mile out) If you do get caught in a riptide, don’t panic. Try to remain calm and swim parallel to shore to get out of it. If you try to swim against the current, you might get exhausted and really panic even more.

This morning we had a few swimmers that swam with current and practice in and outs, riding some waves and working on higher turnover to help with the swim stroke on choppy conditions. There is plenty of information about all these and more, safety and most importantly prevention.

You can find info shared by Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department beach patrol https://youtu.be/iIa_33wJtR0 Julie Madison and Lynn Griesemer on their you tube video https://youtu.be/V5qnUYxgZEM Donna Bollinger has a book & teaches people what to do when a rip current is present @https://www.donnabollinger.com Coach Kareem Kirby and I are getting a clinic together where we address this and more Fetch Watersports & Safety are a great resource https://www.fetchwatersportsandsafety.com

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WHERE

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ALBERT WHITTED PARK

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

480 Bayshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

TO THE

ONE STEP CLOSER

10K/5K/1M RUN/WALK

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Raise funds and awareness of ovarian cancer. Proceeds benefit educational materials, early detection research and financial assistance for patients in the Tampa Bay area.

cmocf.org/onestep

Sponsorship opportunities available online at cmocf.org/sponsorship

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. Rotary District 6950 (Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties), is hosting a bike ride on Oct. 29th called, Cycle to Save Lives. This ride will support Rotary’s signature project, PolioPlus, a worldwide polio eradication effort. The funds will also go to support Covid vaccines in underserved countries. The ride starts/ends at the Rotary Pavilion located about ¼ mile west of the Suncoast Parkway north of SR 52. The ride will go north and riders can ride any distance. There will be supported rest stops at several locations. There is a staggered start from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM with longer and faster riders allowed to start first.

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Join Rotary District 6950 Presents Cycle to Save Lives Join us for a family event on the Suncoast Trail to raise money for PolioPlus.

October 29, 2022 All ages ‐ any distance Rest stops, snacks, t‐shirts Starts/ends at the Rotary Concourse Pavilion SR 52 in Shady Hills Visit cycletosavelives.com September/October

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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 to do in an effort to maintain minimal good 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.

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PRIDE RUN

St PETE

5K RUN I WALK OCTOBER 9, 2022 Seminal Park

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presents:

Chip timed 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run and Buddy Dash!

- $50 Columbia Restaurant gift certificate for overall and masters 5K winners - 3 deep medals in 5 year age groups <10 thru 70+

Info and register online at:

- Medal to 1 Mile girl and boy winner (12 and under) - Sport-Tek shirt to all (not guaranteed after Oct. 23)

BuddyRun5k.org

Buddy Baseball

A non-competitive league for boys and girls with special needs age 8–22 based in Temple Terrace that pairs players with buddies to assist as needed and allows for kids to experience the joy of participating in a team sport GRAND SLAM SPONSORS

Registration Fee:

5K – $35 thru October 23, $40 after 1 Mile – $20 (open to all) Buddy Dash – Free!

HOME RUN SPONSORS

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OTHER SPONSORS

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“ IsCelia thatDubey Ellen and Albert wearing “Is that and her husband Joel wearing Boston Bill Sunglasses?

NoCelia wonder they Boston Bill Sunglasses ? No wonder is 2015 USAT always placeChampion 1st !!!!! and female Duathlon Masters Na�onal overall winner and age group champion!”

PUT ’EM ON ….. YOU’LL SEE PUT ’EM ON ….. YOU’LL SEE !!

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Piriformis Syndrome Sometimes running can be a pain in the butt. Literally! There is a small muscle located deep in the back of your hip called the piriformis that is often the culprit. When you run your piriformis can become tight causing pain in your butt or even down the back of your thigh. The piriformis is a stabilizing muscle that helps support your leg when you hit the ground. When the other muscles, particularly your hamstrings, become fatigued…your body will try and compensate, often using the piriformis to try and help push you forward when running.

Unfortunately, the piriformis fatigues easily which can cause it to tighten during a workout. Sometimes tightness in the piriformis can even cause irritation to the nearby sciatic nerve causing pain, numbness and tingling into the leg. Piriformis pain can be present while sitting for long periods of time and with running.

Stretching the piriformis can greatly reduce pain and improve hip mobility, allowing you to run more freely.

While there are several stretches that can help, there is one that seems to be the most effective for people most often: • Lie on your back, bend your hip and knee.

• Grab your knee with the same sided hand and place your opposite hand on your shin.

• With your top hand, pull your knee diagonally across your body towards your opposite shoulder.

• When you feel the stretch in the back of your hip, pull gently with the hand on your shin so that your hip rotates.

• Hold that stretch for 25 seconds and then release. Repeat the stretch 3-5 times.

• Perform this stretch at least twice a day, morning, and afternoon/evening.

• This stretch can also be done before and/or after running to help improve flexibility and reduce pain.

Maintaining flexibility in your hip allows you to run more efficiently, improve your cadence, and can reduce the frequency of overuse injuries.

This is a basic recommendation about this injury. As always, seek medical advice should you be experiencing painful symptoms that do not readily resolve. If you need assistance in resolving piriformis pain or any other running related injury, feel free to email me at: carrigo@advancedrehab.us with questions or comments. Keep moving!

Christopher Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC, Cert. DN Advanced Rehabilitation Tampa, Florida At Advanced Rehabilitation we will keep you moving – no matter what you do. Contact Advanced Rehabilitation at (813) 250-1208 or www.AdvancedRehab.us with your injury prevention, maintenance, or rehabilitation needs!

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10 Mile • 5 Mile • 5K Orangetheory Fitness Half Marathon Challenge (5K plus 10 Mile)

Register at:

www.ronniesrun.com Saturday, January 21st, 2023 7:00 a.m.

at Fort De Soto Park

8th Annual Thanks to our sponsors...

RonniesRun For Information Contact: Jeanne Keeney 813-267-2998

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REGISTRATION PRICE: $50 RACE DATE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Scan to Register

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How it all Started "Tri It On the Island"

Ann Knight (founder of SRI TRI) shares the very first SRI TRI shirt and first athlete registration form.

The one thing that one can say about the Santa Rosa Island Triathlon is its ability to overcome adversity. Ann Knight, an experienced race director teamed with the Santa Rosa Island Authority and volunteered to hold a triathlon on Pensacola Beach to promote tourism and bring visitors to the beach during the off season.

"The race was born after Joe Fernandez the guest speaker from Tampa, Fl., director of many races and editor of Florida Race Place magazine spoke on the cutting edge of multi-sport events, such as triathlon at a race director’s clinic sponsored by the Pensacola Runner’s Association and organized by Ann Knight. Dee Lucas, the Promotions and Events person for the island attended the clinic, approached Ann with the idea of sponsoring a Triathlon on the beach in the off season to promote tourism. With the support of her friend Janet Boylan, a date was selected and with much mentoring from Joe and his friend Fred Rzymek from South Florida the SRI-TRI was off and running!"

The first race was on October 12, 1996. Ann said "I hoped for 250 athletes and we had 450!" - this was just the beginning of many years of success as the race grew to over 1,300 athletes.. Despite some tough weather years the event continued to grow and triathletes from all over the United States flocked to Pensacola Beach to compete in one of "America's 100 must do races".

From its inception, a large portion of the profits have been donated to many projects on Pensacola Beach which included dune restoration, benches for trolley stops, bike racks around the island, playground equipment for the Beach School, bikes for the Beach Sheriff Department, surfboards and life preservers for the lifeguards, and sponsoring youth triathletes to attend USA Triathlon Training Camp as well as hosting a week-long triathlon program for under-privileged youth within the community. The generous donations continue today to programs that support youth and adult athletic programs in the community.

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Don’t Let Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms Slow You Down From Running: WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU ‘Long COVID’ is a common occurrence following the COVID-19 infection. This is referring to lingering symptoms that you may still be experiencing even though you are no longer infected.

Recent studies have shown that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can help relieve these ‘Long COVID’ symptoms, especially when it comes to fatigue.

Research has shown 10 sessions of HBOT for a minimum of 60 minutes can help significantly improve symptoms. At Physical Chiropractic, we have 3 HBOT chambers that we are able to utilize for this treatment.

DON’T LET LINGERING SYMPTOMS SLOW DOWN YOUR PACE! Give us a call at 813-207-5027 to find out more about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

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Under Amour Machina 3

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FLORIDA’S LARGEST DUATHLON

Chilly Willy

Duathlon 2023

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Sunday February 5th

Run 5K Bike 10 Miles Run 5K Plus This Year Super Sprint Distance

Largest Duathlon in S.E. USA

Individual & Relays Welcome

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