Keara Thorne McGrawSummer Shore MagicPicture it, Jersey Shore, 1993. Race attire consisted of heavy cotton shirts, baggy Umbro soccer shorts, and shoes from Payless. $20 and…May 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Keara Thorne McGrawHouston MarathonCurrently, I’m questioning why I don’t run 5ks or 1k’s or anything that doesn’t make my body feel as unwell as it does right now.Jan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
Keara Thorne McGrawShaking thatAh, the race report. An over-told tale as old as time. Do people read these? I like to use them as a way to regroup post-race and look…Dec 21, 2022Dec 21, 2022
Keara Thorne McGrawComparison is the thief of joy?I vividly remember finishing my last high school track meet ever. It was a warm day for NJ standards, June of 2003, and I’d just run the…Nov 30, 2022Nov 30, 2022
Keara Thorne McGrawIs it time for a coach?So you’re looking for a run coach. Maybe you’re new to the sport and looking for guidance and structure for a first race. Perhaps you’re…Nov 20, 2022Nov 20, 2022
Keara Thorne McGrawAnd I would drive 4700 miles…9 pairs of eyes are waiting for me to start talking. My brain is moving 80 mph. “Don’t be awkward, be nice, not too nice, set the…Oct 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022
Keara Thorne McGrawGet thyself out the door…It’s 6:08 AM; I’m dressed, sitting on the floor doom-scrolling, realizing I’ve missed my first training window of the day. The following…Oct 15, 20221Oct 15, 20221
Keara Thorne McGrawThat First Day ResetSchool starts tomorrow. I’ve been told to savor the summers with our kids, as we only get x amount. Don’t remind me how much I loathe that…Aug 9, 2022Aug 9, 2022
Keara Thorne McGrawThose roads held secrets…When we made the list of pros and cons debating our move from our home in Tampa to the Keys, next to “no target” was running. The best part…May 12, 2022May 12, 2022