"Wherever we go, that's where
the partys' at."
Newsboys
This site guides you through the Three Divisions of ShamRockersUSA ~
ShamRockersUSA Teen Running Club
ShamRocker University Positive Youth Development
ShamRocker University Personal Sitting Services
See the individual pages for each :)
Disney Endurance Series Approved Running Club
Approved Charity Race Registrant for:
runDisney Endurance Series Races
Competitor Rock N Roll Half Marathon Racing Series
US Road Sports ING Miami Marathon
US Road Sports Sarasota Half Marathon
New Balance Ringling Bridge Run
sign up for these and other races at www.FinishLineJunkie.com
This Coolest Ever Positive Youth Development Academy
is now open for kids aged 5 to 18.
Click Camp Registration Tab Above for Registration ~
Summer 2013
Our Youth Athletic Camps will train you for Half Marathons, Parkour, Weigh Lifting
and Strength Training, Slackline, Climbing, Running...
and going to Disney twice a month!
Our Incredible University offers Psychological Counseling, Drug, Alcohol, Bullying
and Suicide Prevention. Guidance on Nutrition, Fitness and Healthy Living.
Offering the Best Faculty On Earth
Accepting Camp Registrations now ~ the Most Active Schedule
available for kids in Sarasota, Bradenton, Osprey and Venice
Are you ready to have the BEST time of your life?
Check out the photos down this page to see for yourself...
Enter as Yourself...Exit a Champion.
ShamRockersUSA is the premier Teen Running
& International Travel Club for young adults who wish to surpass boundaries and
become Champions...and earn the Gold Medal to prove it.
Finish Lines crossed to date by
ShamRocker Runners:
437
Talk about Positive Youth Development
We Run The World...
Please help me take the kids aroud the world on athletic adventures...every year, we crodd international borders to
run races and learn about new cultures. Please donate
generously so every child can join us.
To donate, it's as easy as 1...2...3...
1) Visit these sites to simply donate:
www.Crowdrise.com/ShamRockersUSA
or www.ShopShamRocker.com
or www.ShamRockerUniversity.com
2) www.Crowdrise.com/ShamRockerU ~ this is our newest Fundraising page
specifically designed to raise $100,000 for ShamRocker University
Positive Youth Development Academy
3) Call Founder and Coach Diane Lyons direct 941 321 6208 or email her
Coach@ShamRockerUniversity.com
Like us on Facebook!!
ShamRockersUSA Teen Running & Travel Club
National Race Registration Programs available on our
Charity Race Registry Partner site:
FinishLineJunkie.com
Far beyond adrenaline junkies, for those of us who are Finish Line and Bling! junkies,
click to learn how you can Register, Run and Change a Childs' Life
Training programs, race shirts, nutritional advice, fundraising tools and the bragging rights to Sending a Kid to College, to a Race Overseas or just Off the Couch...
Adult Monthly Training Programs also available...
See Sign Me Up! for more information and registration.
WDW Princess Half Marathon ToughMudder
WDW Marathon Weekend 2012
ShamRockersUSA ~ 34 runners at the Atticus DeProspo ~ Age Group Winner
Sarasota Half Marathon 2011
Largest Running Club Attendance
2011 New Balance American Ninja Warrior Best Friends
Ringling Bridge Run Sean Morris Kim Hyslop and Brittany Tagle
Sean Mack running with ShamRockersUSA Irish Flag at Ringling Bridge Run 2011
WDW Marathon Weekend 2011 WDW Wine & Dine Half Marathon
ShamRockersUSA ~ SECOND PLACE ShamRockersUSA ~ FIRST PLACE
FASTEST Running Club LARGEST Running Club Attendance
See Races & Events page for more photos...
Just another training session for us...
Click the Disney race logo to view the photo album of all ShamRockersUSA races since 2007... We live by Walt Disney's Personal Philosophy...
"Keep Moving Forward"
2012 Fall and Youth Programs will
begin Saturday, November 17
See page "Register ~ Sign Me Up" to join us today!
We started in Sarasota and soon will have offices across the nation!
Both Sign Me Up and Races and Events pages have full
information on all Summer Graduate, Four Leaf Graduate,
Fall and Youth Programs.
Check out our Facebook Page ~ Become a Fan!
Click on this Mickey to read our awesome story on the Youth Runners website!See incredible articles in the following publications:
Click the Logo to watch our WEDU National Television ~ television debut February 24, 2011 WEDU National Television ~ television debut February 24, 2011
To register today, email: 13.1@ShamRockersUSA.com
So when will you become a ShamRocker?!
Disney Race Director, Jon Hughes Run for the Turtles WDW Marathon Weekend
Testimonials from registrants and parents:
Coach Diane took my son, Michael, to the Vancouver Race in August...she ran with him as he Crossed the Finish Line of his very first Half Marathon, broke him into his first rock concert and took them down front to the stage, had him stow weapons in his suitcase as they passed through Customs then strapped a belt around his butt and pushed him off a mountain....and he LOVED every minute of it!
Tina D., mom
(PS...they were souvenier pocket knives for her Counselors and they ZipTrekked off a 8,000 mountain....but it sounds good, eh?!)
"Coach Diane is absolutely the best insane running coach the world has ever seen!"Fia Nicoloso, Four Leaf Member
Hi Diane
First of all I want to THANK YOU for getting Amy back to your hotel and waiting with her at 3:30 am till I got there. Next, I want to tell you what a good group of runners you have now. When Amy told me about the race, she was all pumped up because the runners are FAST! She likes that!!!! It inspires her to run faster and do better and better. She had so much fun, every inch of the race, so thank you for taking good care of them....
Debi G., Mom
Diane,
I'm totally on board!! Love the statement. Press release emails brought
tears to my eyes. I want for Austin the same self-confidence the Four
Leafer's have shown in accomplishing the lofty goal of 4 half's in 6 weeks.
OUTSTANDING!! Congrats to you for being a positive role model &
inspiration to them.
Nikki N., Mom
Diane, you have changed my daughters life! She may have done a lot of walking but at least she finished. She never did anything like this before and she was never part of a team, either. The impact you have had on her is fantastic.
Patty W., mom
Hi Diane,
I think they did a great job, too! I know Kayla just ran the 4,8 but she kept a 11 minute mile pace which I thought was good. Hope she will be able to work up to the 13.1. Thanks for making the event and running fun for them. Kayla still is laughing about the "runs like a girl.... keep up" that you wrote on her. I think she is building self esteem just completing a race and being a part of something so positive.Thanks, Lori F., Mom
"Thanks. My son had a great time! You are a fabulous coach as it is not only about the camaraderie but also about the fun factor!"
Thao R., mom
"I was impressed by the young runners from the United States. A very professional team of athletes."
Gina J., Race Director, Cork City Marathon Relay
Hey Coach,
I'm finally not sore, and am soooo happy that I did the 8 miles, although I could have settled for just 5. Also, I just cannot wait for my first fulll 1/2 marathon, it's going to be sooo awesome. Oh, and by the way, I had to wear jeans to school becuz of the sharpie. the good part was I showed chip what we do at each race. I definately can't wait to sharpie me and everybody again (next time i'm going to immediately sharpie Alex, cuz i couldn't get him last time). Anyway, just wanted to say, "YAY!" ShamROCKer (as my mom would say)
Meredith, first-time runner
"Diane, you are performing an exceptional service for the youth of Sarasota. Best of luck in
continuing to grow your program. Congratulations and continued success! You are
changing the face of running in Sarasota."
Howard S., HS Cross Country Coach
"Dear Diane, thank you for the pin. I enjoyed running in the Disney Half with you and enjoy running in the ShamRockers and can't wait to do another race. Congralations on the Full race you ran. I can't imagine the pain you are in...I can't walk down stairs! Thanks again."
Quinlan B., member
"This program changes kids' lives."
Tom L., parent
"Last week, I was fortunate enough to get 1st place in the 6-mile run at the bridge. I must "Thank You" very much for starting this running club and for spreading the word of it to the schools. I'm much healthier than I was a couple of months ago!"
Patrick B., member
"I was absolutely spellbound by your so-right-on presentation regarding the teen running club; thank you for coming to our school and for your engaging enthusiasm!"
Bon F., mom
How to Donate to Keep the Kids Running...
See our Register ~ Sign Me Up! page for registration details on receiving your very own FREE DISNEY COUPON.
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In six months, we will train you to Run/Walk your way to the Walt Disney World Half Marathon or other Disney Endurance Series event. You will be baptized with your very own Irish "ShamRockers" name, receive a personal Training Log from Runners World magazine, a personalized team shirt for races, the strength to perform a feat most people will never do in a lifetime (let alone at the age of 13 or 14), the skills to raise a minimum of $300 to pay for all race expenses and your very own Gold Finisher's Medal.
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