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~ JANUARY ~

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2013
TampaRaces.com
Croom Zoom 100K, 50K, 25K Trail Runs: 100K at 6:00 a.m., 50K/25K at 7:00 a.m., Croom Park, Withlacoochee State Forest, Brooksville, FL


SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2013
Dolphin Dash 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Anna Maria Elementary, Holmes Beach, FL


SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2013 TampaRaces.com
Florida Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Trail Runs: Half Marathon at 8:00 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL



~ FEBRUARY ~

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013
Rock 'n' Roll St. Pete
St. Pete Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Tour heads south this winter for the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Pete Half Marathon on February 12. Offering sunshine, stunning waterfront vistas and a flat course, this event will rock runners from start to finish. So while most of the country is shoveling snow you can be rocking 13.1 miles in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Use our code to save $10 off your registration: RUNNERGIRL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Lake Manatee State Park, Bradenton, FL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013 TampaRaces.com
Flatwoods 10 Mile & 5K Ramble: 10 Mile at 8:00 a.m., 5K at 8:15 a.m., Flatwoods Wilderness Park, Tampa, FL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Paynes Creek Historic State Park, Bowling Green, FL


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013
Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K & 5K: 15K at 7:05 a.m., 5K at 9:30 a.m., Tampa, FL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013 RunBocaGrande.com
Boca Grande 5K: 7:30 a.m., Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, FL
Run in Paradise - Start at the Boca Grande Community Center, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, run past the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue which is lined with palm trees and run on beautiful Banyan Street, named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Gasparilla Distance Classic Half Marathon & 8K: Half Marathon at 6:00 a.m., 8K at 9:00 a.m., Tampa, FL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Disney's Princess Half Marathon: 5:45 a.m., Orlando, FL



~ MARCH ~


SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013
Take Stock 10K, 5K, Fun Run
Take Stock in Children of Manatee County 10K, 5K, Fun Run: 7:30 a.m., Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Bradenton, FL
All proceeds from Take Stock in Children’s 10K/5K/Fun Run benefit Take Stock in Children Scholarship and Mentor Program.
Contact: lynches4@gmail.com or 941.713.8935


SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013 TampaRaces.com
Long Play Race - 5 Mile, Half Marathon, & 33 1/3 Miles: 7:00 a.m., Croom Park, Nobleton, FL


SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, Punta Gorda, FL


SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Koreshan State Historic Site, Estero, FL


SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013
St. Paddy's Day 5K: 8:00 a.m., Downtown Ocala City Hall, Ocala, FL


SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013 Sarasota Half and Relay
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay: 7:00 a.m., Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, FL
Come enjoy tropical beauty, a moderate climate, great dining and shopping, and one of Florida's favorite races this winter. Starting from the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, you will enjoy vistas of beautiful Sarasota Bay, white sand beaches, ten parks, and some of Sarasota's most gorgeous neighborhoods.
Use our code to save $5 off your registration: RUNNERG13


SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, Copeland, FL


SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2013 TampaRaces.com
XTERRA Trout Creek Trail Run 15K & 5K: 8:30 a.m., Trout Creek Wilderness Park, Thonotosassa, FL


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013
Real Florida Run Series 5K & 10K: 1:00 p.m., Little Manatee River State Park, Wimauma, FL



~ APRIL ~

SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013
Freedom 5K & Fun Run: 7:30 a.m., Freedom Elementary School, 9515 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL


SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 TampaRaces.com
Croom Trail 50 Mile, 50K, & 16 Mile Fool Run: 50 Mile at 6:00 a.m., 50K/16 Mile at 7:00 a.m., Croom Park, Withlacoochee State Forest, Brooksville, FL


SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013 TampaRaces.com
XTERRA The CLAW 10 Mile & 5 Mile Adventure Run: 7:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL



~ MAY ~


SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013
Island Run
Island Run 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Bayfront Park, Anna Maria Island, FL
Build Better Kids - The Island Run benefits The Children's Academy of Southwest Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit United Way agency. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m. Registration closes at 7:50 a.m. 5K & 1 Mile races begin at 8:00 a.m.
Registration: online | entry form
Results: 2012     2011     2010     2009     2008     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002
Contact: Pam Graetzer - 941.527.1453, pamg@graetzer.com


SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013
Run to Row 5K: 5K at 7:30 a.m., 1 mile at 8:00 a.m., Ft. Hamer Rowing Center, Parrish, FL
5K & 1 mile fun run/walk to benefit Manatee County Youth Rowing, Inc. Benefiting Palmetto, Southeast and Manatee High Schools.


FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 TampaRaces.com
Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL
This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race!



~ JUNE ~

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013
Tornado Alley 57 Mile Relay: 6:00 a.m., Monson, MA
A 57 Mile relay race following the path of the Tornado that ripped through Western, MA back in 2011. The route starts at Memorial Hall 110 Main Street Monson, MA and finishes at Maynard Field in Charlton, MA. Legs are made up of 3 to 8 mile segments depending on roads and sponsor stops. Teams are limited to 6 runners and require their own support (Van recommended). Teams are also required to provide 1 volunteer to the general cause who is not part of the runner group or their support.



FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013 TampaRaces.com
Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL
This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race!



~ JULY ~

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2013
TampaRaces.com
Picnic Island Adventure Run: 6:45 p.m., Picnic Island, Tampa, FL
This off-road course is roughly 3.6 miles and has added challenges that may include getting your feet wet, crawling under a cargo net and jumping or climbing over obstacles. We just about guarantee this to be the most fun you have had at any race!



~ AUGUST ~

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012
5K Run to Rebuild Monson
2nd Annual Run to Rebuild Monson 5K: Run at 10:00 a.m., Walk at 10:15 a.m., Monson High School, Monson MA
Join The Run to Rebuild Monson group on facebook.
Registration: online | entry form
Results:   2011
Contact: Shannon Byrnes - theruntorebuildmonson@gmail.com, Shannonjb21@yahoo.com



~ SEPTEMBER ~

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

20th Annual Canes Cross Country Classic 5K & 1K: 8:00 a.m., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton, FL
The Manatee Hurricanes Cross Country Team presents Southwest Florida's preeminent 5K Cross Country race. 5K at 8:00 a.m., 1K at 9:00 a.m. Great refreshments, awards, door prizes, and unique shirt designs. Chip timing by S2 Timing. Open to all ages and abilities. Run a fast time on a great cross country course. A great LABOR DAY tradition.
Results: CanesClassic.com


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
It Works! Charity 5K & Family Fun Walk: 7:30 a.m., Stoneybrook Golf Club, 8000 Grand Harbour Parkway, Bradenton, FL
Results: 2012


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
BRC Cross Country Invitational: 8:00 a.m., GT Bray Park, Bradenton, FL
High School cross country meet


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 RunBocaGrande.com
Gasparilla Island 4 Mile Run & Fun Walk: 7:30 a.m., Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, FL
Run in Paradise - Start at the Boca Grande Community Center, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll see beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor, run past the famous Gasparilla Inn, along scenic Gilchrist Avenue which is lined with palm trees and run on beautiful Banyan Street, named for the very large trees that line both sides of the street.


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012
Run to Live 5K: 8:00 a.m., 5481 Communications Parkway, Sarasota, FL



~ OCTOBER ~

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
Bradenton Country Club 5K & 1 Mile: 6:15 p.m., Bradenton Country Club, Bradenton, FL


NO 2012 RACE
Sarasota Creaky Bones 5K and 1K Kids' Race:
Results:   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007
Contact: Lee Lewis - llewis@arthritis.org, 941.708.3901, Arthritis Foundation, 410 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2012
Running for the Bay Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Ultra Marathon 50K: 7:15 a.m., Apalachicola Bay, FL
The “Running for the bay!” Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Ultra 50K (all with wheelchair divisions) are races held in beautiful Apalachicola, Florida. The races are designed to bring attention to The Apalachicola Bay area, one of the most beautiful and important estuaries in America; create an avenue for charity fund raising and to promote health and fitness. The "Running for the bay!" Marathon course is USATF certified!


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2012
St. Pete Creaky Bones - 5K, 1 Mile, & Kid's Monster Dashes: 7:00 p.m., The Pier, St. Petersburg, FL
Kids Monster Dashes, 1 Mile Fitness Walk, & a 5K - something for everyone!
Results:   2011   2010   2009
Contact: awilson@arthritis.org or (813) 968-7000, arthritis.org


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2012
Boo Run 5K: 8:00 a.m., Main Street Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, FL



~ NOVEMBER ~


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012
TampaRaces.com
XTERRA Wildhorse Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 10K, 4 Mile: Half Marathon & 10K at 8:00 a.m., 10 Mile & 4 Mile at 8:10 a.m., Keith Waller Park, Dover, FL


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 Run MTI 5K
MTI Law Enforcement Academy Veteran's Day Challenge 5K or 1 Mile Walk: 7:30 a.m., MTI East Campus, 5540 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL
Contact: Pat Proudler - proudlerp@fc.manatee.k12.fl.us, 941.751.8479, ext. 2015


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012
Monson Memorial Classic Half Marathon, 5K, & 2 Mile: Half Marathon at 12:00 noon, 5K at 12:15 p.m., & 2 Mile at 12:30 p.m. Monson, MA
Certified Half Marathon & 5K courses plus half marathon prize money! The toughest and most scenic half marathon you'll find!
MonsonMemorialClassic.com


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2012 TampaRaces.com
X-Country Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon, & 5K: Marathon & 30K at 7:30 a.m., Half Marathon at 8:00 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., Alafia River State Park, Lithia, FL


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Bradenton Turkey Trot 5 Miler: 8:00 a.m., DeSoto National Memorial, Bradenton, FL
Contact: brcturkeytrot@gmail.com



~ DECEMBER ~

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012
Jingle Bell Run Bradenton
17th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K & 1 Mile: 5K at 7:00 p.m., 1 Mile at 7:10 p.m., Downtown Bradenton on Old Main Street, 410 12th St W, Bradenton, FL
Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. Be a part of the largest run/walk in Manatee County. Commemorative long sleeve shirts and jingle bells w/laces. Music, food, vendors, Santa, kids zone, VIP tent, plus a 5K and 1 Mile to run or walk.
Click here to register online. TEAMS ARE WELCOME! Click here for the entry form.
Contact: Lee Lewis - llewis@arthritis.org, 941.708.3901, Arthritis Foundation, 410 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205. Click here for directions.





Balancing Training & Racing: You like to race, but you know it can take its toll on your body. How much racing can you safely throw into your training program? It depends on what your training goals are and how you plan to use racing. If you’re training for one big, season-ending event (like a half marathon or a marathon), you generally shouldn't race more than once every two weeks. If you like to substitute a race for your regular speedwork, alternating weeks is probably still a good idea since racing too often is one of the most common causes of overtraining and staleness. No matter how you use racing in your training schedule, remember that race recovery is extremely important. Tip: Follow your races with a recovery period that totals one day for each mile you race. For example if you race a 5-K (3.1 miles), don’t do any hard training until 3 days have passed.

Know the Course, Calm Your Nerves: Before a race, get to know the course if you don't already. Run part of it as a warm-up, drive it in your car, or ask a few race veterans to describe it for you in detail. Knowing what's in store can help calm your nerves.


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