By William Thompson
Williamsburg, Virginia has a vibrant and inspiring running and race-walking community, and the Colonial Road Runners (CRR) are the galvanizing force behind it. While the CRR coordinates races and funds scholarships, its members organize group runs and social events, and the local area becomes healthier and stronger thanks to these efforts. For some time now the CRR’s online presence has been solely in the form of its website and semi-frequent Facebook postings, yet we have in the past operated a YouTube channel, Twitter account, and this blog.
Perhaps the increased web time I succumbed to during the boring hours at home in this spring’s COVID-19 shutdown was the spark for my desire to reignite this blog, but it surely was not the underlying reason - was not the fuel.
Since moving to Williamsburg in August of 2018 the CRR has become for me, like many others, a positive, inclusive, and meaningful group of friends, competitors, and confidants. Because of what the people of CRR have done for me I decided to try and repay the favor.
What I have in mind is bi-weekly postings of member spotlight interviews, training tips, running-related media reviews, and course profiles/descriptions. Ultimately, I would like this blog to facilitate increased awareness of the CRR, its members, and the positive health benefits of our sport both for us members and potential members. Your feedback is always encouraged. See you on the trails, roads, and at the starting line.
