Disclaimer: I received entry to Palm Beaches Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! My First Garden of Life Palm Beaches Half Marathon This was the first time I ran the Garden of Life Palm Beaches Half Marathon and I loved it. I think this race was the perfect way to cap off my running year! It was a smooth operation from packet pickup to the finish line. Keep reading for details. The Half, Full and Relay began at 6 am on Sunday, D ..read more

Disclaimer: I received entry to Palm Beaches Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! The Garden Of Life Palm Beaches Marathon was a wonderful running tour along the waterfront and old neighborhoods of West Palm Beach. I loved everything about my half marathon! I have a lot more to tell you about the race and expo, but for now, here’s a quick look at the colorful medal and beautiful course I ran yesterday. I’m so happy we made the t ..read more

Disclaimer: I received entry to Palm Beaches Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! Register today with discount code "BIBRAVE15" to SAVE 15% on any event! #PBMarathonBR Could This Summer BE Any Hotter? This Summer in Florida has been tough, but I'm determined to power-through it.  ​ The reality of 77° DEW POINTS and 100°F FEELS LIKE TEMPS is some days I opt for a walk instead of a run. ​That's frustrating, but better ..read more

New Amphipod Chiller is Made for Summer Runs Ahhhh! I love this handheld bottle on my Summer runs! (Image credit: ThisOldRunner) I've been testing Amphipod's newest handheld water bottle for a month. It's Summer and it's Florida — so it's been a thorough test. I've used it on long and short runs, lots of walks, and even while working in the yard. ​The Hydraform Chiller™ has an insulated ice wall to keep drinks cool. The bottle's ergonomic design includes an adjustable hand strap that keeps the bottle close without having to maintain a tight grip. ​The locking leak-proof ​cap ke ..read more

SAVE 15% on Palm Beaches Marathon Races Looking for a beautiful, warm, Winter racecation? Here you go! Choose a 5K, 10K, Half, Full Marathon, Marathon Relay or a Challenge at the Garden of Life Palm Beaches Marathon. Race weekend is December 9-10 in sunny West Palm Beach. When you register with discount code "BIBRAVE15" you'll SAVE 15% OFF your registration.  Code "BIBRAVE15" = 15% OFF any race registration. #PBMarathonBR Disclaimer: I received entry to Palm Beaches Marathon to review as part of being a BibRave Ambassador. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Ambassador, and ..read more

Race medals are festive, fun and fantastic. And don't forget meaningful. Ask anyone who trained hard and finished a race — their finisher medal is more than a participation award. It's a symbol of making a plan, sticking to it, and accomplishing a goal!  That's why I think you may be interested in a new way to display your precious medals. Check out how Joe at Handcrafted Coasters turned my inaugural St. Pete Run Fest medal into a useful piece of art! Disclaimer: I received a HANDCRAFTED Coaster to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about being a BibRave P ..read more

Disclaimer: I received an entry to the Gasparilla Distance Classic to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about being a BibRave Pro, and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews Use Code "BIBRAVE2023" to SAVE $5 on Any Race I think the entry fees for the Gasparilla Distance Classic are good to begin with, but who doesn't want to SAVE $5 with a discount code? It feels especially good when you use the code BEFORE a price increase.  Head to RunGasparilla.com and sign up before prices go up on Friday, Jan. 13 at midnight. You can see t ..read more

​Disclaimer: I received a complimentary jar of Save My Sole Foot Rescue Cream to review. Thoughts and opinions are mine. Save My Sole® Gives Runners' Happy Feet Like most runners, my feet take a beating. It seems like the first few weeks of every new training cycle results in dry skin and cracked heels. ​Lucky for me, Peak10Skin® sent me a sample of their Save My Sole® Foot Rescue Cream as I began my Gasparilla Distance Classic training last month. Keep reading to see how I've been using Save My Sole® to repair my feet. I've gotta say, I'm really (really!) happy with the results af ..read more

Every December for more years than I can count, we've run the Boley Centers Jingle Bell Run in downtown St. Petersburg. It's a fun tradition that always puts me in the holiday spirit. Here are a few pictures from this year's event. ​It felt like fewer people this year, but there were lots of musical entertainers along the course, and plenty of festive lights in downtown.  The race start and finish line was next to North Straub Park. There were at least 10 musical groups along the 3 mile course. Luminaria were a fun and festive way to line the course. Most runners added ligh ..read more

This Hoodie Keeps You Warm...and Cool We've all been there — freezing cold at the start of a run or race, then overheated after a mile or two. Then, a few miles later when the sun disappears, you're cold all over again.  ​Or, how about this scenario: You start your race wearing gloves/mittens. After a while you stuff them in a pocket during the race. After you finish your race, you discover you only have ONE mitten! The other one fell out of your pocket somewhere out there on the race course. ​Yeah, that's happened to me a couple of times. And I've seen plenty of other people's lost glo ..read more