Well of course my wheels were turning I think before I even crossed that finish line a few weeks ago...
The infamous BQ. I have lived here in Massachusetts my entire life. And every year we have a tiny marathon here that shuts down the city for a weekend. All of my life I have heard about it, dreaded the traffic from it etc. And for the first time this year, I went to the expo. I was in runner awe... It is a sight to see.
I never fully understood or even appreciated how awesome of an experience Boston is. Let's be honest, the old me had no idea what it took to run a mile, let alone a marathon... Now I know. Now I want it for myself too.
I have become lucky to meet a runner Robin who has qualified and will be running for the first time in April!!! I cannot wait to go cheer her on :)
I had the amazing chance to run with her on Sunday, we ran 21 miles around Boston and it was great. I learned a lot and tried to soak in her wisdom like a sponge. She has an amazing story check it out! But what I got the most out of it, is I can do it. Robin gave me some good ideas and I plan to use them in my training in the next few months.
I can run a marathon and qualify for Boston, that would be a 3:35 ;) that does scare me a bit. That is 11 minutes faster than I ran Philly! But I can train hard and set a goal and work for it, I have proven this time and time again.
So now I am looking forward to working on this goal :) I think I will make my first attempt at the Hyannis Marathon in February! I ran it last year and this race has a special place in my heart because it was my first half marathon.
Now it feels like it will be all coming together full circle. And if I do not get my bq there, then it will be sometime in May ;) there may or may not be several marathons going on then!
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Aloha Collen, Couldn't sleep so I ended up checking out a few of the other ladies fit blogs on FBW. I have checked yours out before, but just read a little more this morning. Your story is quite amazing girl. You should be so proud. I am sure it inspires many women in the same position you were in 2009 to take their life in to their own hands and do something about it.
It's so neat how we all have a place we were before committing to a fitness lifestyle. I look forward to reading more when I have time and it's not time for me to sleep...lol I have a big training day tomorrow too. Sometimes I have a hard time sleeping and reading helps me sleep.
I want to follow all the ladies on FBW and slowing I am getting to read and follow them all. I know have yours on my blog list! Look fwd to reading more fun post of yours. Keep Rocking Your Body!!!
Debra
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I think that sounds like a great plan Colleen! The races that have special meaning are the best ones to run, in my opinion.
Colleen I have been wondering if you were going to go for a BQ - you can so do it! Good luck with your training!
Love this post. First of all, I loved our run on Sunday. I think anyone would be grateful to have a chance to run with you. You are fun to talk to and your strength is incredible. Second, I can't wait to work on your BQ with you. It is hard work, but crossing that finish line with the BQ in your hands is the perfect feeling. Good luck and run long! :)
I have absolutely no doubt that you'll not only get a qualifying time...you'll kick the BQ in the ass!!
Over the past year of following your blog, I have not been inspired more than when I read your blogs. Even though I don't comment as often as I used to - please know that I'm still here, still reading, and still cheering you on every step of the way.
You are a pure inspiration to me - and I hope that one day, I'll be able to achieve half of the things you've been able to do. :)
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