3:55 and some change. That was the time it took me to cross the finish line of my 18th marathon - the Boston Marathon. And, while it may not seem like an impressive time, it is one of my marathons that I am most proud of.
Some may wonder if I am disappointed with my time. I'm not. I didn't need to run a certain time to succeed on Monday. I wanted to do my best but I had some perspective. I was excited purely to be a part of the race.
I wish I could say my Boston time was just a walk in the park. An easy day for me. It wasn't. I had to fight for every single step out there. I battled leg pain, I battled the intense heat. I battled mental demons, I battled the urge to quit.
I did whatever I could to keep one foot moving in front of the other. I did my very best.
Boston is in the books.
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I am so totally stoked for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
To be one of the few who qualify, to go, and to persevere through pain and heat - that's incredible.
You deserve to be proud of every step.
Thank you, Dlae! Although the day wasn't ideal, I am glad I decided to run. The City of Boston makes this race so special; without the amazing support of the crowds and volunteers, I don't know that I would have made it through.
DeleteYay! I think you are amazing for running Boston through leg pain and that crazy heat! Although as a Texas runner, you should be used to it, right? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kara! Yeah, I didn't think the heat would be as much of a problem as it actually was. Then I remembered why I run in the mornings in Texas before the sun comes up: the sun beating down on you is brutal!
DeleteHoly crap! 18th marathon!!! AMAZING! Sounds like a tough race, but you made it! Great job Erin!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rain! We had a great trip! Can't wait to tell you about it!
Deletecongrats and great job in brutal marathon conditions. sounds like it was an experience everyone who ran will never forget. hope that leg gets rested and healed up quick.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve! I appreciate it :) Going to focus on some shorter distance running to give my leg a break for awhile.
DeleteErin as only someone who was out there can attest, you are a rock-star. Toughest race of my life and there isn't another one that is even in the conversation.
ReplyDeleteSo happy and proud of you for finishing that thing off. Enjoy that medal. Well earned!
As are you, Joe! What a tough day. Way to get it done - I have a feeling we'll remember that race for quite awhile!
DeletePshh, anyone can run Boston when it's 50 degrees & there's a tailwind! You only enhanced your badass status in my book! Glad I got to visit with you & Dan.
ReplyDeleteHa! I will agree I would rather say I ran it the year it was the hottest ever, then the year that it was perfect temps with a tail wind.
DeleteGreat to meet you and thanks for joining us post-race! We enjoyed chatting with you, and will be rooting for you as you tackle the Old Dominion 100!