Breaking up with Timid

Timid: Lacking self confidence; shy. Fearful and hesitant. Lacking in self assurance, courage or boldness. This was never a word I would use to describe myself. I’ve always been comfortable in my own skin. I like who I am. I love the roots I’ve created and the life that I live. I like me. AContinue reading “Breaking up with Timid”

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”

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.”

Shamrock Spotlight: Heidi Calma

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 ourContinue reading “Shamrock Spotlight: Heidi Calma”