02/06/2025
I had a blast yesterday at the Taskinas Creek Half Marathon! Everyone who attended helped to create a positive, supportive environment for all 😊 I love the trail running community!
The beauty of the park and the mild weather made me look good. If you are in the area again, there are many more trails to explore in York River State Park plus kayaking, fishing and educational programs. It is also a great venue, renting the picnic shelters, to have a party/celebration!
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river
Congrats to all! Results are here https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=121991
Awesome photos taken by Kerry Mitchell- enjoy!
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCgnFN
Thanks to our wonderful volunteers! They were awesome out on the course. Just a reminder of who we had out there:
The North Face Outlet in Williamsburg supports most of the Happy Cat races- they are pros!
https://locations.thenorthface.com/en-us/VA/Williamsburg/USA77/
Colonial Sports- they have a screen printing side of the company and they also direct races and serve the community with a retail running store: https://colonialsportswilliamsburg.com/
The Ruck Club at Crossfit 1607- You do not have to be a Crossfit member to join their group!
https://crossfit1607.com/
Winding Way Running Company- Brian and his crew put on races and their next one is a Half Marathon, Oct. 26 at First Landing State Park:
https://www.windingwayrunco.com/haunts-hallows
Plenty of other folks who helped as well- thanks Anne, Irene, Kellie, Mark, Tricia, John, Barbara, Sarah, Norma, Christiann and Tricia Wingard who brought along Happy Cat Hike clubbers Deb and Kirsten to sweep and clean up the course markings! Thanks to Mike who was out on his mountain bike basically everywhere. Special thanks to York River State Park for the support. We are so lucky to have the park in our area!
Next up for Happy Cat? Check these out!
Night Owl 9k: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123896
Terrible Twelve: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120588
Greensprings 24: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=124587
Snowy Owl 10 mile: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123366
If you are local, I also have a Happy Cat Hike Club, with the help of Tricia Wingard. We meet at various parks around town and hike 3-4 miles also incorporating some strength and stretching.
Info is here: https://happycatfitness.com/hike-club/