Beads, Scurvy Pirates and Other Gasparilla Treasures

by Denise // 31 January, 2013 // Comments off

Me and me krewe set sail to Bayshore Boulevard, where me hearties had ‘nother jolly time at the Gasparilla Children’s Parade! Arrrrrggh! Aye, there were an abundance of beads to be looting and stowing in our coffers… …and a few... Continue reading →

Clearwater Marathon Recap

by Denise // 23 January, 2013 // Comments off

Simply striving to qualify for Bronze Level Marathon Maniacs, Chrissy, Larisa, Marie and I had no real strategy or finish time in mind for the Clearwater Marathon. After completing the Disney Marathon a week earlier, we anticipated taking many walking breaks... Continue reading →

Disney Marathon 2013 {Recap}

by Denise // 16 January, 2013 // Comments off

Honestly, I went into the Disney Marathon with no expectations other than just finishing it and trying to keep up with my running partners. I anticipated finishing somewhere around 6 hours like I did 4 years ago and if I... Continue reading →

Season’s Heatings! {Holiday Halfathon Recap}

by Denise // 19 December, 2012 // Comments off

When I registered for the Holiday Halfathon earlier in the year, I had no intention to aim for a PR. With these plantar fasciitis feet, my PR days are gone, however, I expected to beat my time from three years ago. ... Continue reading →

Tupper Feeling Deep in My Heart for Dixie

by Denise // 5 December, 2012 // Comments off

When I received an invitation to Dixie’s Tupperware Party, I dusted off my Amy Winehouse wig just for the occasion and if I had some real Tupperware, I would have brought that too. Photo credit: Bradford Rogne Dixie’s Tupperware Party... Continue reading →

A Purple Run to Cure Epilepsy

by Denise // 14 November, 2012 // Comments off

On a dark, cold early Thursday morning last week, my fellow Suncoast Striders and I officially kicked off our Wear Purple Virtual Run to Cure Epilepsy Marathon. I was truly touched by the turn-out and the number of people that... Continue reading →

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