What an experience!
After months of training, preceded by the obligatory qualifying marathon in Sacramento (CIM) to time-qualify, applying for the Boston Marathon Race, being selected, and then planning the trip to Boston…we have arrived!
Boston folks bringing incredible energy the whole weekend, from the closed streets days in advance, well-attended runner’s expo, buses taking 10,000+ runners to the start line 26.2 miles away, and cheering crowds lining the streets all the way back to Boston to the finish line! As I sped to the finish, it felt like I was starring in a ticker-tape parade!
RESULTS? Tremendous feeling of accomplishment…took hours to stop grinning! Completed the race in under 4 hours, re-qualified to run again next year, and placed in the top 20% of men in my age group.
SHARING: Many events along the way to share, but here are a few select photos of highlights.
So grateful for the support from family, friends, clients, coaches, and fellow Tamalpa Running Club members.
Completing the Boston Marathon is one of my greatest accomplishments yet… AND I QUALIFY for 2018! 3:49:40. WOW! Who would have thought…
More thoughts about running the Boston Marathon, and parallels with running businesses and managing our careers, coming soon!
Completing the 2017 Boston Marathon in under 4 hours.
I couldn’t have done it without my coach! Worked with athletic trainer Warren Lanier for 9 months to prepare for a pain-free race.
So glad I got to run with my partner for life! Danielle also qualified to run the Boston Marathon, and encouraged me all the way here. And I encouraged her!
Repping Stanton Chase! Checking out the finish line the day before the race.
Caught me! Hand Slap #195… Gotta love these fans! Who knew an introvert could get energized by strangers?
Lot of active audience participation. My right shoulder started hurting from all the High-Fives I shared along the way. Some fans are over-enthusiastic in their support…and hand slaps!
Trusting that I was truly across the finish line, it hit me that I could stop running now, and take a break. Yahoo!
2017 Boston Marathon successfully completed.