In the Shamrock half marathon (and even the marathon), the turn on to Fort Story is a huge turning point in the race. The course changes directions. Heading north is done. The course is now southbound straight to the finish line. As I made that turn on to the base, I was overwhelmed with emotion forContinue reading “The Pushers and The Pullers”
Category Archives: Just keep Running
Shamrock Half- Marathon 2014 Race Report
The story of race day didn’t start the moment I lined up (rather late) in the corral before being welcomed on to the race course. It started back in January when I knew I shouldn’t run any more miles on my ankle. It started in February when I took three weeks off from running toContinue reading “Shamrock Half- Marathon 2014 Race Report”
We Celebrate Finish Lines
Cole lined up with his school to run the Final Mile race at this weekend Shamrock Marathon. He was ready to go. He wanted to run fast. This is his forth year running. He’s grown up so much. This race, every single year, is a litmus test for his growth. His times have improved. He’sContinue reading “We Celebrate Finish Lines”
Shamrock Spotlight: from the Everyday Runner to the Elites
Over the weekend, more than 28,000 runners will run the streets of the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Every single person will show up to start line with a different purpose, a different goal, and a different strategy for the run. This is what I love most about running races. From the walkers to the elites, every singleContinue reading “Shamrock Spotlight: from the Everyday Runner to the Elites”
My Shamrock Story.
To an outsider, race day is just another run. It’s a sporting event. It’s a day to embrace pain and to discover self pride. All of this is true. It is just another day, but race day is always something so much more than a run. It’s a story. Race day forces me to beContinue reading “My Shamrock Story.”
Kristy Maute 