For the LOVE of Running
There is something we all have in common: we all love running! But we all found our love of running in different ways. When did you fall in love with running?
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Starting Strides | Where It Began
February 11, 2020 in J&A Racing Foundation, Youth Fitness /by jandaracePeople often ask Jerry and I how the Starting Strides program began. The idea came to me the same place where most of my ideas come from: on a running. For those of you who don’t know, Starting Strides is a program through that J&A Racing Foundation that makes running accessible to students who have barriers that prevent them from participating in the Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile.
February Community Events
February 1, 2020 in Community Events /by jandaraceLooking for your next race? How about some motivation? View our community events for some inspiration.
Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Recap
January 22, 2020 in Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon Weekend, Race Events /by jandaraceAt J&A Racing we think our races are the best. To prove we aren’t biased, we asked one of our runners to recap her experience on race day. Meet Melody — she ran her best race at the Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon by helping a friend achieve her goals.
You + Yoga in 2020
January 21, 2020 in Training Tips /by jandaraceMany runners avoid yoga because they don’t think they have the flexibility or balance to try it. But how can you improve those areas if you don’t try?
Finding Inspiration
January 17, 2020 in Training Tips /by jandaraceEver feel like the weeks after the New Year are a bit hazy? A combination of a few extra carbs, lots of celebrations, and (maybe) a few too many festive cocktails can make the weeks following the holidays feel like a fog you need to lift yourself out of. Add in the reentry to work, and I need a nap just thinking about it!
5 Tips To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
January 8, 2020 in Running Tips, Training Tips /by jandaraceThe decorations are tucked away, the leftovers have been eaten, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over. The New Year is in full swing, and for many people that means making New Year’s resolutions related to health. We came up with 5 tips to help you along the way.
The BibRave 100 | 2019 Awards
December 30, 2019 in Awards, Shamrock Marathon, Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler, Wicked 10K /by jandarace“All of the races listed on The BibRave 100 are shining examples of how to put on a great event, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the list,” said Tim Murphy, Co-Founder of BibRave. “Runners put a lot of time and research into planning their race calendars, and we hope The BibRave 100 is a helpful tool highlighting some truly wonderful races.”
Tips To Stay Active During the Holiday
November 26, 2019 in Training Tips /by jandaraceDuring the Most “RUNderful” Time of the Year, use these tips from our Race Director to incorporate training into your holiday celebrations.
Race organizers donate new hand cycle bike to double amputee in Virginia Beach
November 19, 2019 in In The News /by jandaraceNavy veteran Felix Rodriguez isn’t letting the loss of both legs stop him from anything he wants to achieve, and he can now race faster thanks to the generosity of people who have been watching him work hard for years.
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Race Dates
Shamrock Marathon
March 19-21, 2021
Big Blue 5K
2021 TBD
Corporate 5K
May 19, 2021
Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon
October 2-3, 2021
Wicked 10K
October 29-30, 2021
Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon
November 20-21, 2021
Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler
December 17-18, 2021
