We are so excited to be bringing you the “Shamrock Spotlight Series” on our blogs! The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k Races bring thousands of runners, of all ages, abilities and locations, to the Virginia Beach oceanfront every year! As J&A Racing Live Love Run Ambassadors, we decided we wanted to celebrate these races, J&A Racing, and our community by doing a series that highlights participants, both local and out of town, on their journey to this years’ races.
We were incredibly fortunate to get the response we did when asking for volunteers to be spotlighted, and are grateful for the opportunity to share their stories with you!
Kristy and Lesleyanne
SHAMROCK SPOTLIGHT: KELLIE ZINCHINI
Age on Race Day: 24
Current City: Virginia Beach
Training for the Shamrock Half-Marathon
“I’m a mom of boy/girl twins (one and done baby!) and a Navy Diver wife. I love beer, wings, football, and Peyton Manning.”
Why you are running a Shamrock race in 2014? I’m running Shamrock to raise money for the charity, Courage Beyond, in dedication of my late brother, Kyle. Also, in hunt of a PR on the flat course 🙂
When did you start running? I ran a lot when I was younger but stopped after my freshman year of high school. I picked running back up January 2013.
How many races have you done and what’s your favorite? A lot throughout my life but I would say the Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon is my favorite because it was my first ever half marathon last year.
Where do you prefer to run? First Landing State Park
What’s the longest distance you’ve run? 22 miles
What is the one thing you DON’T like about running? I would pass on the ugly feet
Favorite post-run indulgence? Chocolate Milk
Favorite running shoe? Saucony Mirage
Favorite song to run to? I rarely run with music
Favorite website to waste time on? Pinterest pinning projects that I’ll never do
Favorite running moment? When I got 2nd female overall in a 5k while pushing my twins in their Bob. I felt like I could achieve anything.
If you could pick one celebrity to run with, who would it be? My man Peyton Manning
GOOD LUCK KELLIE!
If you’d like to help Kellie raise money for Courage Beyond, you can visit her fundraising page at here.
If you are participating in one of the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k Races this year and are interested in being spotlighted, please email breathofsunshineblog@gmail.com
Kristy Maute 
I loved reading more about Kelli. We ran together once and she gave me such a great perspective. She is a true inspiration!
YAY for autocorrect not adding the e to Kellie. I have failed this morning.
Ha! I’m sure she will forgive you Holli! hehe 🙂