Yesterday was the annual Boston Marathon and once again I was following from the sidelines.
I always get so hyped up by all the race day news (did you know that both Lance and Kristin Armstrong were running?) but at the same time I feel insanely jealous that I am not one of the runners.
I just have to hold on to my hope that someday I will be a Boston runner instead of a spectator. I guess the bright side of getting older is that I now get five extra minutes to qualify, thanks to my most recent birthday. (in order to run in the Boston Marathon, you have to get a qualifying time from another marathon.)
I want to send out a big “CONGRATS” to Judith over at Autismville. She ran yesterday for her son Jack and his school, Nashoba Learning Group. Judith, I hope you have your feet up right now and that you are getting some much needed rest! (and did you see Lance?)
Now just in case you are thinking that YOU could never run a marathon, think again.
PBS had a special on last week called “Marathon Challenge”. It is a documentary that follows
“13 generally sedentary people through a training regimen designed to prepare them for an ultimate test of stamina and endurance.”
They go from being non-runners to marathon runners in a matter of 9 months! You can watch it online here. It is very inspirational, so be sure to keep your running shoes nearby. (and tissues too.)
All this talk of marathons makes me want to go running.
How about you, what activity are you doing today?
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Today I’ll be doing a minimum of 30 minutes of paced walking on my treadmill. Yeah, I’m not a runner, but a walker.
It is sucha life goal for me to run a marathon.
the mental tenacity.
the TIME.
Im gonna look for that show and see if it’s on again!
Thanks!
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I was in Boston! But working…
Today I’m running on my lunch hour! We’ll see how it goes.
(I have a 5K on Sunday.)
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Today is a spinning day.
I want to qualify for Boston!! The time to run is 3:45 for me. Cause I’m old. I think I can do it.
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I’ve got bellydancing and walking as my main activities today. But I’m kind of feeling in a running mood, too, so I might try to squeeze that in later today as well.
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When I was growing up in Boston I always fantasized about running the marathon. But I’m more of a sprinter than a distance runner. Oh well.
I watched that PBS special even though I had already seen it twice before. I also cried again. Very touching show.
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That “Marathon Challenge” documentary looks interesting. Thanks for the link!
We’ll run our “usual” 3 miles this afternoon with our daughter in the jogging stroller…
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No Marathon or Half Marathon today!!!!!!
I was at the gym for an hour at 5:30- half cardio half weights!
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The marathon was fantastic! Thanks for the mention … And just to make sure everyone knows, if you run for one of the marathon’s charities, you don’t have to have a qualifying time. This slow mama would never make it otherwise…
I will definitely be on the lookout for the PBS documentary. My husband wants to start running. Maybe this will motivate him.
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