Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic – Raising Runners Part 5

by Denise // 25 February, 2014 // Comments off

We have participated in the Too Good for Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Classic for five years now. Even though on the same day I had to make a long trek to Ft. Lauderdale for my long-awaited A1A marathon packet pick-up, I... Continue reading →

Core Power and The Protein Revolution

by Denise // 21 February, 2014 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received samples of Core Power Protein Shake in exchange for my honest. The opinions shared are my own. Years ago, I would follow up a good hard run with a protein shake; but when my cholesterol hit over... Continue reading →

A1A Marathon {recap}

by Denise // 20 February, 2014 // Comments off

With 18 months in the making, I waited a long time to run A1A Marathon. Chrissy and I set off after the Gasparilla Jr race for our long road trip down to sunny Ft Lauderdale. We arrived at the expo... Continue reading →

Best Damn Race 2014 {recap}

by Denise // 19 February, 2014 // Comments off

On the day of the Best Damn Race, I had 20 miles on deck to run to train for A1A Marathon. I concocted this brilliant plan to run all three races (5K, the 10K and the half marathon) but Nick,... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about New Running Shoes, Bridges and Being Ready for A1A Marathon

by Denise // 11 February, 2014 // Comments off

My running shoes were toast and needed to be replaced. I wanted to break them in and get some miles in them before the marathon next Sunday. Since Brooks no longer manufactures the Trance, I needed a decent replacement and... Continue reading →

Inaugural Celebration Half Marathon Recap

by Denise // 29 January, 2014 // Comments off

Sometimes the word “inaugural” scares runners from registering for a race, but not me. When a friend shared the Active link for the Inaugural Celebration Half Marathon, it intrigued me. I love the town of Celebration and the idea of... Continue reading →

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