I have PR-ed in every distance I've raced this year as well...except for one. The Marathon. I set out on a mission to qualify for Boston and trained my booty off (literally), but 5 days before my qualifying race (Providence Marathon), I came down with the flu. It was a pretty epic disaster in terms of BQ-ing, but at least I finished in a dismal 4:03 - 21 minutes slower than my previous marathon.
But, with the help of my sole sisters and trackie friends, I got back in the saddle again and am back to training, and somehow, feeling stronger than ever. I have two more chances at that marathon PR this year - July 27th at the GCI Ultra 50k and October 12th at the ING Hartford Marathon. Here's to hoping there is no flu going around right before them!
Some highlights from 2013 so far....
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| March 2013 - Eastern States 20 Miler - 2:42:06 At goal marathon (BQ) pace |
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| This is the picture I am choosing to share from Providence. Sole sister love. NOT the picture of me finishing with green snot hanging from my nose... |
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| June 2013 Pine Grove 5k 21:39 2nd female overall |
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| June 2013- Y Fit Fest 21:17 PR 1st in age group |
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| Ryan's Trail Run for Suicide Prevention So far out of my comfort level, but a blast nonetheless! |
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| June 2013 - Rail Trail Half Marathon 2nd female overall PR - 1:37:22 The confidence boost I needed after Providence |
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| Rail Trail gang! Big thumbs up! (Thanks Jim for pacing me!) |
You look amazing and have kicked ass at all races this year!
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