2019 Sinister 7, 100 Mile Ultramarathon Race Report

A few rookie mistakes and a lot of lessons learned. Why I am writing this race report… for me – in case, one day the crazy idea or doing this race again or a different 100 miler creeps into my head, for my kids to read someday, for other runners who what some...
2013 Boston Marathon Race Report (updated map links)

2013 Boston Marathon Race Report (updated map links)

Shawn Stratton 2013 Boston Marathon Race Report – Note:  This is a detailed personal account of my thoughts and experiences; it is not meant to be a philosophical account of my views on the race and the bombings. I realize that I am extremely fortunate to be minimally...
Embrace the Adventure

Embrace the Adventure

“It wouldn’t be an adventure if you knew the ending” The Feeling of Adventure When was the last time you could hardly sleep with excitement? When was the last time you closely watched the calendar for an upcoming event that your had prepared for but had no idea how it...
The Thrill of Achieving Personal Goals – Why I Run

The Thrill of Achieving Personal Goals – Why I Run

Next week I will be running my second Boston Marathon, in lite of which I thought I would address the question I often get: why do you run? (Related – 2013 Boston Marathon Race Report) One of the most emotional moments I have ever had in achieving a goal was...