I have driven over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge many times on the way to Ocean City, Maryland. I’ve always marveled at the engineering that went into making the bridge and enjoyed the spectacle of looking out over the Bay from two hundred feet above the water. When I heard they were doing an inaugural 10K race across the bridge, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
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I am always looking for races that I can bring the family along and find something for everyone to enjoy. The Hershey Half Marathon fit the bill perfectly. And where else can you run where the streets are paved with chocolate?
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Let me set the stage for you.
It’s Friday the 13th.
It is the night of a full moon.
A group of eight friends are going camping.
While they are at it, they decide to take a nice little run in the middle of the night in the dark, foggy forest.
Is this a preview for the newest installment of the adventures of Jason Voorhees of the Friday the 13th slasher films?
No. It is the Ragnar Trail Relay Race in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
Cue the banjo music. (more…)
Do you ever get nervous before a race? I usually don’t, but this race had me looking at last year’s times to scope out the competition, strategizing starting position, stressing over shoe choice, and sweating the details. I wanted everything to go perfectly.
The race I am referring to is the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Bloomin’ Kids Mile. (more…)
The Shamrock Marathon weekend of 2014 provided many highlights for the whole family. This was our second year participating in the race festivities and visiting Virginia Beach. The great thing about Shamrock weekend is that the whole family can find something fun to do.
What’s better (or worse) than bragging about your personal achievements to anyone who will listen?
Bragging about your kid’s, of course! (more…)
