Fuchsia Yamashiro

Aloha, my name is Wren Kojo Kauhiaimokuakama Coito! Born on May 31st 12:21am, 7lbs 8oz. I’m ready to join the Road Warriors! Go ‘Bows 🤙

HONOLULU MARATHON 2021 #RACERECAP PART TWO THE RACE — @runinspired_ & I started pretty far back so we spent the first mile weaving in and out. But then we settled into a nice rhythm. I was so happy to finally get to run with Franny again. We stuck together until a little after mile 12. I always enjoy the out and back section of the race along Kalanianaole. Heading in to Hawaii Kai, you get to see the “fast runners”. Then, as you head back towards Kahala, you see all the smiling faces trekking along on their own 26.2mi journey. I ran strong from miles 12-20 feeding off this energy. The playlist helped a lot too. @chanel5brennan added one of Colt’s favorites “When We Were Younger” by SOJA. It was this very song that was playing when another rainbow magically appeared above the ocean. As each song played, I thought about the person who added it. It was like all of my family and friends were out there running alongside me. At mile 20, my body suddenly didn’t want to move any faster. I suppose this is what happens when you run a marathon off of no long runs. My paced slowed quite a bit and it became a 6 mile march. At the end of Kapiolani Park, @lynyama & @teeyama were waiting for me. They handed off my Colt Brennan jersey. The same jersey that I wore as a 17 year old in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒. 𝒞𝑜𝓁𝓉. 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓎𝑒𝒹. As I approached the finish, I started to become very emotional. My entire family was right there. And as soon as I saw them, I threw the jersey up above my head. The announcer said “Fuchsia Yamashiro. UH Pride!” as I finally completed 26.2 for CB15 in 3 hours and 54 minutes. Cue the tears. POST RACE — We hung out for a few hours drinking beer out of styrofoam cups. At one point my Grandma looked around and said “Where did everyone get the hot coffee from? I want some.” The day ended with another beautiful sunset on the beach with my family. Marathon weekends are the best and we all can’t wait to be back for the 50th edition of the @hnlmarathon next year! THE LEGACY FUND — In just two weeks, we raised $6️⃣2️⃣3️⃣5️⃣ for the Colt Brennan Legacy Fund! #262forCB15 #HonoluluMarathon #marathon #hawaii

BOSTON MARATHON #RACERECAP PART TWO [Continued from my last post] Another plan that went out the window was to put in my AirPods at the half. The crowd support along the course was so unreal that I didn’t even need the music. Big Bird, Santa, kids on trampolines, Red Sox marathon jerseys, the scream tunnel, marathon parties..I loved it all. My fastest section of the day were miles 14-18 ranging 8:04-8:21. I had told myself to push a little after the half but mentally prepare myself for the infamous Newton Hills. At mile 17, I was so happy to spot @melissamchen ! We turned right at the firehouse and it was on! “I love hills. This has nothing on Red Rock…nothing on Hoomaluhia…” I said to myself. Strava says I ran 8:32 pace up Heart Break Hill and averaged 8:35 for the entire Newton Hills. I felt strong and enjoyed passing some of the people who had surged ahead in the early miles! After the hills were done.. my legs were too. Around mile 22, I was very surprised when I heard a spectator yell “Fuchsia!!” and it was the amazing @irunfortheglory (mastermind behind @diversewerun )! This put a smile on my face as I made my way to Brookline. A little after mile 24, @waynecoito and @joanaisouza were waiting with the cutest signs that read “Go Fyoosh Go!” and “Chee Hoo. Kaneohe, 96744”. Super thankful for these two, @lynyama , and my Dad for coming to Boston to support me. “Left on Liula, Left on Kamooalii” has been my “Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston” as I visualized these turns on every run home from Hoomaluhia. And now… it was happening. As I made that final turn and saw the finish line in the distance, the crowds ROARED! I will never know what it feels like to score a game winning touchdown.. but I imagine it would feel something just like this. I crossed the famous blue and yellow finish line with my go-to double shakas 🤙🏽🤙🏽 in 3:43:42. First Half: 1:51:53 / Second Half: 1:51:49 The @redsox walk-off victory to move on to the ALCS was the cherry on top to an incredible day. I wore my medal + celebration jacket to Fenway and the Red Sox fans sure knew how to make an average marathon runner feel special. Love you, Boston. Be back in April! 🤙🏽

Wren, you are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I love being your Mama ❤️ Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible women in our lives.

Happy 1st Mother’s Day, Fuchsia! Thank you for all you do for our little guy. First photo shoot for the Wren 📸 in preparation for his first birthday

Early 1st Mother’s Day ❤️ Thank you @waynecoito for making me a mama & for tonight’s incredible dinner at @fetehawaii . Our love bug is the best.

Favorite place with my favorite boy ❤️

Happy 95th Birthday Grandma ❤️

It’s Wednesday! Guy’s Kitchen part 48. Before dinner we prepped laulau for my grandma’s 95th birthday party. For dinner dad made chili, hotdogs, arabiki, steak and salad.

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Wren’s getting heavier (now 20lbs at 9mo) so that means I gotta get stronger & faster 💪🏽

An incredible week in California ❤️