You’ve just crossed the finish line and you’re sweaty.  Really sweaty.
What would you want to use to freshen up before you hit up the beer garden?  Spray, lip gloss, face wipes? 
Women’s Running Series Nashville is taking note and will be there on race day to soak up the sweat at their Finish ‘n’ Refresh station.
Stop by and visit us on April 27 at the St. Jude Country Music Marathon to refresh yourself

TOP 3 CHEER ZONES

1st – Roosevelt MS Cheer

2nd – San Diego HS ABS

3rd – La Jolla High School

BEST WATER STOP

San Diego Parrot Head Club

Largest Teams

1st – Honey Badger Brigade

2nd – FIT by Danielle

3rd – Chicks In Motion

You don’t train in the same clothes or shoes as male athletes – why should you settle for headphones made for men? X-1 For Women headphones are designed to fit smaller ears, are sweatproof and cleanable and feature a reflective cable to keep you safe when training in low light.   Rock your way to a successful finish with a comfortable, reliable pair of headphones that won’t quit until you do!

Mon·day (n.): Defined as the abrupt manifestation of weekend’s end; typically manic; in desperate need of a makeover.

Ok, that last part we added. Regardless, mark your jam-packed calendars for every other Monday as we are determined to make Mondays fun with makeover giveaways! Check your inbox or our Facebook page every other Monday for a special code to make over your Monday and start your week relaxed and ready to take on the world!

Women’s Half Marathon Weathers Windy St. Pete

Nearly 5,000 Women Registered for the Half Marathon and 5k

St. Petersburg, FL – Nov. 18, 2012 – Thousands of women gathered in St. Pete for the Lady Speed Stick® Women’s Half Marathon and Women’s Running Magazine 5k on Sunday, Nov. 18. The windy 13.1-mile and 5k race started and finished downtown in Albert Whitted Park. Florida residents stole the spotlight, with Lauren Lumley from Sarasota crossing the 5k finish line first in 19:44 and Loni Smith from Lakeland placing first in the half marathon in 1:24:20.

 “This event is about having a fun girl’s weekend,” said Dawna Stone, founder of the Women’s Half Marathon Series. “Participants not only come for the race, but they stay because of the beautiful destination here in St. Pete. The Women’s Half Marathon is another opportunity to encourage health and fitness in the community and thousands of women keep coming back year after year to run this race and stay fit.”

 The second place half marathon finisher, Laura Rodriguez, completed the course in 1:27:54. Diana Sitar finished the 13.1 miles in 1:31:37, landing her in third place. Karen Keefe finished the 5k in second place with a time of 20:13, while 10-year-old Taylor Stone took third in 21:38. Smith, who ran solo for the duration of the half marathon, used this race as part of her training for the Jacksonville Marathon, where she hopes to break three hours. She placed second at the Women’s Half Marathon in St. Pete last year, and was pleased to win this time around.

 “I felt like I had a good chance of winning overall going into the race. I was hoping to go a little faster today but it was really windy, especially at the pier,” said Smith. “This was the first time I’ve ever had to run completely by myself and I was able to pick up the pace a little when the wind was at my back. Overall I enjoyed the race and course.”

 “I love this course and race,” said Rodriguez. “I’ve run all three years and set a PR every time. I have the Boston Marathon coming up in April, so it’s a good race leading up to it.”

 Third place winner, Sitar, was really shocked she placed at all, stating, “I didn’t think I was going to run as fast as I did, so it was fun passing people. I was running with the 1:35 pace group, and two-miles into it I was feeling good and decided to try going faster. The wind gave me something to think about in terms of race strategy—from placement behind runners to lengthening or shortening my stride.”

 Each finisher received a patent-pending two-in-one medal and charm, a designer goodie bag, technical race shirt and a post-race finisher’s breakfast and cookie café. The St. Pete event is part of a national series of half-marathons, uniquely catered toward women, combining a weekend destination with a scenic 13.1-mile course.

 For more information, please visit womenshalfmarathon.com.

 Official Results

Participant Results

Women’s Running Magazine 5k

1. Lauren Lumley, Sarasota, FL, 19:44
2. Karen Keefe, Sorrento, FL, 20:13
3. Taylor Stone, Largo, FL, 21:38

Women’s Half Marathon St. Pete

1. Loni Smith, Lakeland, FL, 1:24:20
2. Laura Rodriguez, Bronx, NY, 1:27:54
3. Diana Sitar, Bradenton, FL, 1:31:37

About the Women’s Running Magazine Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Series:

Operated by Competitor Group, the Lady Speed Stick^® Women’s Half Marathon Series (WHM) is the largest women’s only half marathon series in the nation. Five events are scheduled for 2013 in Bloomington, Minn., Nashville, Tenn., Scottsdale/Tempe, Ariz., San Diego, Ca., and St. Petersburg, Fla. The WHM Series awards all half marathon finishers an industry first, patent-pending two-in-one medal and charm. Finishers also receive a designer goodie bag and tech tee. All events in the series begin with a two-day, women-specific Health & Fitness Expo and finish with an outdoor party complete with food, music and white linen tablecloths. For more information, please visit womenshalfmarathon.com or facebook.com/womenshalfmarathon.

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