I have to admit, I've spent some time reflecting and searching for some fun, witty, perhaps philosophical thoughts to blog. Only one word comes to mind.Mulligan! (perhaps FORE!)
I gunned for 2:39 and finished in 2:54 due to being broken by the 10 mile mark. Ha ha.
Boston is a smashing city to spend a few days. Excellent trains, unbelievable history seen through tours on land and sea, food (Karen had her first oysters at America's oldest restaurant (Union Oyster House), trails, great people, and ironically, no run on sentences. Of course no trip to Boston is complete without visiting Legal Seafood. Imagine, we didn't have time to go to a ball game or tour Sam Adams. That kinda hurt.
To Saucony we are so very grateful. You rarely get the chance to meet a group who treat you so well. Jessica and the Saucony team made this an event that will last a lifetime. What fun both before and after the race. I didn't want it to end, so thanks guys. I'm a big fan.
As for the race...it was an experience. My first taste of a truly big and exciting event. It brings complete strangers together in a way I've never seen. From the moment you arrive at the airport until you are at home. I got a "pound" from a fellow headed to Denver (at the Manchester airport) 2 days later. The race itself was only a part of the event, and I'm glad for that! I did say beforehand that I would rather go out aggressively and crash n burn than play it safely. I was granted my wish! I didn't expect the crash to happen as soon as it did. Thus the unexpected burn! I sucked it up and gave it a second effort for a 2:54 effort. A solid 10 min slower than I am confident I had, 15 slower than a miracle run.
Perhaps next time. Then again...
Over and out.
