Virginia Beach, a coastal city in southeastern Virginia, lies where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. A 3-mile boardwalk stretches along its beach-lined oceanfront. The bayside First Landing State Park marks the 1607 arrival of the Jamestown colonists from England. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center exhibits ocean life including sharks, rays and sea turtles in globally themed habitats.
I had not run an official Half Marathon since February 2020. This event both excited me and made me nervous. I started my running hobby back in 2011 and have run many amazing locations and distances. It is one of my personal fitness goals to be able to run, hike, or walk 13.1 miles at any time. Signing up for these races gives me additional motivation to continue...
We are in VB this weekend for a labor day vacation and for me to run my first official half marathon since all the canceled races were put on hold. While I have been training for the distance, I am feeling a little nervous about this race. We also visited some friends of mine whom I have not seen in a few years. I booked a room at one of the beachfront Marriotts...