Gasparilla Half Marathon 2013 {recap}

by Denise // 8 March, 2013 // Comments off

In all the years I’ve participated in the Gasparilla Distance Classic Weekend, the weather for the half marathon has always been rainy and cold. This year, with temperatures hitting the high 70s, the Gasparilla Distance Classic faced record highs which... Continue reading →

Parkesdale Farm Market: Florida’s Finest Strawberry Gem

by Denise // 26 February, 2013 // Comments off

Last week, I came to the sad realization that I have lived in Florida for over 30 years and I have never tasted America’s Best Milkshake or what the Food Network refers to as America’s Best Drinkable Dessert. I simply... 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 →

Barenaked Ladies at Busch Gardens

by Denise // 18 February, 2013 // Comments off

Hubby and I have been huge Barenaked Ladies fans for years decades. Back in 2004, my sister and I had the opportunity to see them perform live on the Today Show at Rockefeller Plaza. Nine years later (and two more... Continue reading →

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 →

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