Wow, I thought for sure I'd be able to consistently post on here, and I was wrong.
A recap:
- Boston = hard. Don't think I'd recommend it as a second marathon -- you should get a couple under your belt first.
- PR'ing at Boston = very hard. I scraped a minute off, barely. My friend Heather brought hers down by six minutes, which is incredible.
- Wear sunscreen and sunglasses even if the weather seems inappropriate for such. It might change.
- Wear a sports bra and shorts. Deal with being cold. Before mile 10, you'll be warm. If it's still too cold, you should have picked a different race.
I ran a 3:32:01, which re-qualifies me for Boston in 2009, so I could run no more marathons this year if I so desired. Or totally bomb the one I'm planning for in the fall. (Hey, Miranda, I think it's the same as you. Party in the hizzy.) Either way, it put me in the top third of the field ... a field of amazing runners. I should be happy, although I had hoped for better and am still a little disappointed. Hopefully some goal-reaching in some upcoming shorter races will even things out.
The women's olympic trials were incredible. I want that. Watching those awesome ladies made me reaffirm my desire to work my tush off to get there in 2012. Only 180 women qualified for the last go-round.
Awesome job on those who ran in Louisville today, and good luck to everyone going to Cincinnati next week!
More later. Really.
4 comments:
From all I've read about running Boston, any PR there is an AWESOME one. You did great, and I bet you'll surprise yourself next time out.
It would be awesome to meet up at a marathon! Or any race. I have a feeling it will happen this year, one way or another. :)
I hope you enjoyed your weekend in Boston, and some well-earned downtime afterwards!
Richmond, Mill Race ... our paths will cross sometime!
i think you did AWESOME even when i saw your time was a little over what you wanted...now that i've survived the mini, i'm going back to shorter races myself to keep strengthening the ankle.
luv ya!
mom
Effing amazing. You rock! I wondered how you did.
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