Foregoing the race, and embracing the experience
I truly believe anything is possible, if you want it badly enough. For me, qualifying for (and running!) the Boston Marathon was a big dream
Record Hot Weather Provides A Different Experience
If you ever wonder how weather affects people’s moods, look no further than the 2012 Boston Marathon. For those not aware, Marathon Monday in 2012
With God as my DJ, the songs I needed came on as if on cue
Marathoning is like a solitary journey into the deepest depths of a runner’s soul. When you are out on a course, it is just you
The sheer exhilaration I felt at the finish line will never be topped
Running, for the longest time, was a casual thing for me: a hobby really, and nothing I thought would ever amount to much in my
I mean I only had nine seconds to spare…
Running the Boston Marathon was not my goal as a runner. I didn’t start running with that on my mind. I was a tri-athlete in
Buddy, you are a WINNAH!
There are days in our lives we know our family and friends will mention at our funerals. Today is one of those days for me.
God took my two marathon verses, put them into one, and marked them with my Boston Marathon time!
In September 2010, I ran the Fox Cities Marathon, placing 3rd Masters and 18th female. It was my third marathon, but the first I would
It was the Boston. How could I not finish?
My Boston Marathon story is simple. All I had to do was run 26.2 miles. Oh, and be fast! I grew up in the Alabama
From a “Two Packs A Day” Smoker to a Boston “Rock Star”
Seven years ago I could have never pictured myself as a runner. Probably because seven years ago I was a “two packs a day” smoker.
The little old lady start line volunteer told me “Oh honey, you can go on waaaaay up there”
Eventually we found our place in line at the start. It was kinda funny though. Thanks to my qualifying time of 2:54, my bib number
“Run with endurance the race set before us…”
On Sunday night before THE MARATHON, I set the alarm in the hotel for 5:20 eastern time, got a wake up call, and set the
Putting off Boston until Age 65 (not to mention quadruple by-pass surgery)
I began my running program at age 39; I am almost 71 at present. I have competed in almost 1,000 races, and have logged close
This trip was all about the weather and it plagued us the entire time
It took me a dozen years to get to Boston the first time. Then it took another 12 years to get back for my second.
Not Ready for the Kenyan JV Team
It’s three days to the Patriots’ Day holiday, or more correctly, Marathon Day. I head down to the convention center to pick up my official
“I love Boston, Boston loves me”
My first Boston was in 1997. I had tried hard to qualify so I could run the 100th anniversary Boston Marathon in 1996. I did
People encouraging me, yelling “Go Corinth, you’re almost there!”
I was so lucky to be able to participate in the 100th running of the Boston Marathon. What made it so meaningful to me was