I don’t know about you, but I absolutely feel lucky about Summer 2021. Lots of hope. Lots of sunshine. And lots of catching up with my peoples. Getting all those things together would be a great trifecta. Or perhaps…a triathlon. The Lucky Triathlon from Why? Racing Events offers participants so many distances and ways to move that everyone can be involved. The littles can sign up for the FREE kids tri. Folks who just want…
When the alarm went off on Sunday morning at 5am, I knew it had to be race day. There is no other possible reason for an alarm to go off before the sun is even a flicker in the sky. After I questioned all of my life choices, I came up with three goals for the morning: get up, get there, and get done. There was the starting line for the Spring Classic Half Marathon…
This time of year is always a favorite for my family. We are Irish, and fully celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The past year has been a rough one, for celebrations, in general. Usually, we all sign up for a St. Patrick’s themed race, and celebrate our heritage with a run. When I found out that The Couve Clover Run was in session and scheduled for a LIVE race, I immediately signed up. This would be my first…
It had been over 14 months since my last in-person race, but the night before jitters were as familiar as ever. Packing my bag for the Couve Clover Run in Vancouver was like dusty out the back of a closet I hadn’t seen in years. What clothes should I wear? What snacks should I take? What podcasts and songs should I download? And how early did that alarm really have to go off? I signed…
As the world continues opening up in 2021, and thawing with the spring, it is the PERFECT timing for an in-person race. And if you aren’t sure about the right distance, thanks to Why Racing you have plenty of options on April 18. Spring Classic has multiple race distances and even multiple racing method options. Do I have to run? No, you could walk, jog, wog, hop or prance your way to the finish line.…
Last spring, races around St Patrick’s Day were among the first to be canceled due to the developing public health crisis, and now twelve months later, the Couve Clover Run is among the first races to offer in-person options again for the annual event. The 2021 Couve Clover Run by Why Racing Events takes place on Sunday, March 21st, 9-11am in beautiful downtown Vancouver. Participants have several options for this event sure to fit your…
Pre-pandemic, I had a plan to complete my second ultra-marathon in Spring 2020. With all of the training miles needed, I tried to line up a few races to provide some inspiration and shiny medals. The Spring Classic Half Marathon was a perfect fit for my mileage schedule. It was the right number of miles on the right weekend. And I’d run it a few years before, so I knew the race directors were well…
Why Racing Events has been highlighted across the country for proving that “You can cancel the race but you can’t cancel the runners”! Going virtual may not sound very appealing but consider that it will give you something positive to focus on, put purpose to your training and assure you are continuing to work on your physical strength, mental health and stress release. Here’s the Top 10 reasons to do the upcoming Virtual Spring Classic…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** I am finally hearing birds chirping in the morning and seeing the sun come up during my morning runs, which means Spring is FINALLY in bloom and with it come all the…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** If you’re planning a “green” run for St. Paddy’s Day this year, the 6th Annual 2020 Couve Clover Run in Vancouver will be taking place on Sunday, March 22nd. This Why Racing…
