This race will challenge a seasoned trail runner, it was insanely tough! The effort felt more like a 50 miler. -why it is titled Pennsylvania's toughest marathon. I'm also convinced (other participants agreed) that this race was longer than a marathon distance. Starting area Race start It rained for the first few miles and then … Continue reading Lost Turkey Trail Race Marathon 7/29/2017
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BADWATER Cape Fear 51.4 Miler 3/20/2017
Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island, NC Location: Cape Fear, Bald Head Island, NC Weather: 60° F partly sunny. Light breeze - 15-20+ mph head wind coming from the south end of the cape. The Course: About 12 miles of paved roads around the island. About 1 mile of lush, single track trail. 38.2 miles … Continue reading BADWATER Cape Fear 51.4 Miler 3/20/2017
JFK 50 Miler Race Report 11/19/2016
Location: Boonsboro, MD. The race course: Rolling hills; local roads; Appalachian Trail (AT); Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath (C&O). Weather: Warm and sunny to start = T-shirt. At mile 39, rain and sleet = 2 jackets and frostnip on my exposed wrist around my GPS watch. My gear: Tech material shirt and leggings; homemade arm … Continue reading JFK 50 Miler Race Report 11/19/2016
About Shannon
Where Dreams Go To Die, Washington, D.C. Background Hello! I'm Shannon, but you may know me as be short run ultra. If you were to meet me out on a trail or at an event, it would be easy to recognize me because I'm petite. I became a runner in 2010, around the time I … Continue reading About Shannon