ShamRock N Roll Half Rap - Part 2

(AKA the Back-to-Back Half Rap!)

Finally made it to Shamrock Land.
Met up with some friends for pizza and that was grand!
Checked into our hotel and went to bed quick-
Charging all our devices lickety-split!
EBun got up before the alarm…
First one up it's part of her charm!
Soon after the other Rabbits awoke -
Gotta get to the race but - we ain't going for broke!
Hopped into the car and found an excellent parking space!
Met up with our friends to walk to the start of the race!!
On our walk our rabbit ears were spotted by Linda Dunn!
She and her boyfriend Chris were also there to run!
Along the way we had to make a pit stop;
A lone porta-potty was just the spot!
Just in time to line up in corral number eight -
And unlike last year for the start we didn't have to wait!

Ready to race!

Race started fine then there was a porta-potty break.
Six minutes? We had no idea that’s how long it would take!
WUDoc ran into Siri and went on ahead - we didn't mind!
We knew she wanted to get to church on time!
EBun and SRab got moving again -
And for today :04/:01 was the plan!
Next up the Rabbits encountered 'the hill'!
But believe us 'the hill' was really no pill!
Enjoyed the funny Irish signs as we ran along -
Listened to bands and DJ's playing fun songs!
Then it was time to turn into Fort Story.
Even though its windy - "we're halfway there" - don't worry!
The wind knocked off EBun's ears.
She ran with them in her hand - never fear!
Took a right turn to run along the shore -
Only 55 blocks left - it isn't a chore!
Because we were doing this race for fun-
We took Dixie cups of beer and Oreos on the run!
Made the turn at the Cavalier -
That much closer to the finish line beer!
More turning but this time to the boardwalk;
This time we see the finish line clock!
Got a shout out from the running bug and her fam!
Cross the finish line and run into a bit of a traffic jam!!
Grabbed our medal, our towel and our finisher's hat;
On to the party tent- how 'bout that?

Inside the finish party tent!

Grabbed a beer and listened to the band;
They played some good music so we gave them a hand!
Left for a bit and said goodbye to Lisa, Ty, and Steve.

They had to check out of their hotel and leave.

Saying goodbye to the Running Bug!

Back to the party tent and got to see the Dublin 5!
With a bagpipe and fiddle - they really could jive!!
We were getting cold so headed back to the room;
Knew we'd see WUDoc real soon!
Cleaned up, hot shower, then had some dinner -
Got to see the NCAA pairings - it's a winner!

Celebrating Back-to-Back Half Finishes and Selection Sunday!

Back to the room and in for the night…
Two Rabbits chatted and one was out like a light!
Next morning headed out to find some pancakes -
Even if walking in the cold wind is what it takes!
Drove back North to see all the snow?!
We weren't really sure how it was going to go!

Once again J&A put on a great event!
Team Rabbit was happy to be part of Shamrock again!!
Back-to-back half races was quite a big deal.

A marathon in two days is kind of surreal!

And of course two finisher medals are a double bonus -
But getting it done was no hocus-pocus!

The Double Bonus aka No Hocus-Pocus!