MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 - LABOR DAY
Canes Cross Country Classic 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton, FL
Southwest Florida's premier 5K Cross Country race.
Information: CanesClassic.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008
Gasparilla Island 5K & 10K: 7:30 a.m., Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, FL
Information: RunBocaGrande.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2008
Creaky Bones 5K, 1 Mile, & Kids Monster Dash: 8:30 a.m., Payne Park, Sarasota, FL
Information: Creaky Bones race site

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008
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 prize money! The toughest and most scenic half marathon you'll find!
Information: MonsonMemorialClassic.com




COMING SOON...


NOVEMBER
9th Annual Harvest Hustle 5K: 8:00 a.m., Harvest United Methodist Church, East Bradenton, FL
Information: HarvestHustle5K.com

DECEMBER
Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K: 7:00 p.m., Arthritis Foundation, 410 12th St W, Bradenton, FL
Information: Doug or Lee 941.708.3901, Jingle Bell Run/Walk race site

JANUARY
Lancer 5K: 8:00 a.m., Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL
Information: Lancer 5K race site

Dolphin Dash 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Anna Maria Elementary, Holmes Beach, FL
Information: Dolphin Dash race site

FEBRUARY
Falcon 5K Run: 8:00 a.m., Saint Stephens, Bradenton, FL
Information: 941.746.2121 x121 or click here for Falcon 5K Run site

Boca Grande 5K: 7:30 a.m., Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande, FL
Information: 941.964.2564 or RunBocaGrande.com

MARCH
Run for Runaways 5K: 8:00 a.m., Downtown Bradenton, FL
Information: Click here for race details

Mayors 5K XC Run: 8:30 a.m., Payne Park, Sarasota, FL
Information: 941.708.3901 or click here for entry form

APRIL
Coastal Orthopedics & Pain Management 10K Run at Heritage Harbour: 7:30 a.m., Heritage Harbour, east Bradenton, FL
2008 RRCA 10K State Championship -- USATF Certified course -- Chip Timing -- Tech tees
Information: BradentonRunnersClub.com

Lori Krull Memorial 5K: 8:00 a.m., Bradenton Prep, 7900 40th Ave W, Bradenton, FL
Information: click here for the race flyer

De Soto 5K Run: 6:15 p.m., downtown Bradenton, FL
The Run Before the Parade! Runners – here’s your chance for a unique racing experience with a point to point race along streets lined with thousands of cheering spectators. The De Soto 5K Run is your opportunity to race down the middle of Manatee Avenue, along the parade route, just before the Grand Parade. After the race, awards and refreshments are held in the School Board parking lot, just a short walk to downtown Bradenton to view the parade. Proceeds from the race fund the BRC scholarship program.
Information: BradentonRunnersClub.com

MAY
Island Run 5K & 1 Mile: 8:00 a.m., Bayfront Park, Anna Maria Island, FL
Information: IslandRun.com

Arthritis 5K Walk & Run: 7:00 p.m., 410 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Information: click here for entry form

JUNE
Spring into Summer 5K: 8:00 a.m., Al Lopez Park, Tampa, FL
Information: Spring into Summer 5K race site



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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