2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Recap (I’m Back, Baby!)

by Denise // 15 March, 2017 // Comments off

In summer of 2015, I registered for my runner bucket list race: the 2016 Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Challenge, where participants run all four distances over two days – 15K,5K, Half Marathon and 8K. And then in late fall... Continue reading →

Gasparilla Distance Classic 2015 – Amber Challenge Recap

by Denise // 25 March, 2015 // Comments off

If you are a runner and you truly love Tampa, you will never miss Gasparilla Distance Classic. Heck, I even attempted it pregnant one year. That’s how much I and my 30,000 closest running friends love this race every year.... Continue reading →

Gasparilla Distance Classic 2014 – Mic Ultra Lime Cactus Mini-Challenge

by Denise // 27 February, 2014 // Comments off

Disclosure: I received a Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Lime Cactus Mini-Challenge in exchange for my honest review and to assist with the marketing of the event. As long as I can run, I will always participate in the Gasparilla... Continue reading →

Music Monday: It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me

by Denise // 25 February, 2013 // Comments off

Yesterday, I ran in the Gasparilla Half Marathon yesterday. I love Gasparilla Distance Classic weekend, but yesterday was not my best race. Not only was the weather super hot and humid for February, but I woke up with a crazy... Continue reading →

Junior Gasparilla (Raising Runners, Part 4)

by Denise // 20 February, 2013 // Comments off

The pirate races are pillaging through Tampa this week! Last Saturday, we attended the kid’s race and I’ll run the half marathon this Sunday. Aye, it be me favorite time of year, me hearties! Argggg! As for last Saturday’s race,... Continue reading →

Gasparilla 15K Recap

by Denise // 8 March, 2012 // Comments off

Besides having just finished two half marathons within two weeks of each other, I chose the 15K race because I had never run this distance before at Gasparilla Race Weekend. Plus, it seems to be a popular distance with my... Continue reading →

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