Finish Line Moments: Better Together - Shaun & Shamus Evans on Shared Miles, Record Times, and Redefining What’s Possible

There was no better way to start 2026 than this.In this episode of Finish Line Moments, Gretchen is joined by Shaun Evans and his son Shamus, an elite father–son racing duo proving that inclusion, representation and excellence can coexist at the highest level.From running together since Shamus’ earliest days in a racing chair to lining up for a snowy 10-degree New Year’s Day 5K, these two are truly better together. Shaun often says it’s a privilege to share his legs with Shamus and mile after mile, Shamus raises the level of everyone around him.And make no mistake: this isn’t just inspirational, it’s fast.Together, Shaun and Shamus have:Completed hundreds of races from 1 mile to ultra distanceBecome one of the first duo teams to complete the Tokyo MarathonWon the Duo Division at the Boston MarathonQualified for Boston with a broken racing chairRun a 2:46 marathon, setting PRs in the mile (3:55), 5K (14:25), 10K (32:25), half marathon, and marathon in a single raceCrossed America (3,200 miles in 60 days) and the length of the Mississippi River while donating racing chairs to families along the wayNow a sophomore at the University at Albany studying computer and electrical engineering and in the marching band, Shamus continues to show how access and representation don’t just change sport, they change lives.This conversation is about shared miles, elite performance, and the finish line moments that happen when we move forward together.