It is less than a week until my third consecutive trip to Boston to run the marathon. I like to set goals for all my races, but Boston goals always seem loftier, since the race has such a storied past and is one of the pinnacle marathons in the world. Why not shoot for the stars?
So here it is.
My list of goals.
Monday afternoon, I can look back at this list of goals and say, “Woohoo! I did it! I smashed my PR and had a great race!” or “Well, there’s always next year …“
Regardless, I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to participate at this level of competition. I would be remiss not to thank my supportive family who put up with my endless talk of running and my never ending sweat-stink. Just kidding, I don’t stink … I hope. Thank you to my training partners! They have been by my side for months plugging away tons of miles and cheering me on. It’s crazy! I’ll send out a text says “I need to do a twenty miler in the morning, anyone interested?” and I have a team of runners waiting at my doorstep at 5 am the next morning. You guys and gals rock!
Can you tell I am stalling?
As soon as I post this, it becomes real and I will be judged by these numbers.
Here goes.
Did you know this is the 121st running of the Boston Marathon?
It is.
OK. I’m done procrastinating.
GOAL A: Sub 2:55:00
GOAL B: Sub 3:00:00
GOAL C: BQ time (3:10-3:15)
MIRACLE GOAL: Sub 2:46:00
There it is. That’s freaking scary to think about.
Why the heck not?! I can do it.
Want to track me? My bib # is 4121. Tracking info can be found at www.baa.org.
I wish you all the luck in the world…Go get it…
Thanks! I will!
The final 26.2 miles of your marathon is just around the corner. You leave behind months of preparation – fitting in training around family and work, waking up before dawn, powering through all types of weather and saying a temporary goodbye to jellybeans. When the gun blasts, it’s go time. The force of nature is within you and it’s time to lay it all on the line. Have a freakin’ blast and can’t wait to see what you do!
Thanks, Becky! Without my team of support, none of this would be possible!
I can’t wait to see you do Boston next year!
Yeah buddy!
Thanks, Kyle! I appreciate your guidance throughout this whole process!
2:46 huh? Is that a specific time, say the time I ran in Boston? Hmmm seems suspicious!
Weird, huh? Must be coincidence … 🙂