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Thanks to my new friend April for writing my name for me! The first 4 miles were ok I felt pretty good but it was hot! I made sure to stop and grab water at every water stop along the way. I have to be honest I usually don't take water in races until after 5-6 miles but today I was afraid of the heat. Mile 8 my legs started to feel heavy and my feet felt like cinder blocks. At this point I just decided to take in the crowd and enjoy the race regardless of my time. I told myself just get to the half and I could reassess. I passed through Wellesley and all the screaming girls!! I did not stop for a kiss but laughed at their signs. I started chatted with other runners and gave out many high fives. People were giving out bagging with ice and I put some down my sports bar and on my neck to stay cool. I got to mile 19 and my right leg felt like jello!! I have never had this happen before and it made me very nervous. I also stopped sweating and started to get the chills. I grabbed some Gatorade and had a honeystinger gel. I was reaching Heartbreak Hill at this point and decided to walk a bit due to my symptoms. I was not alone in the walking and was talking to a very fit gentleman who was from Texas. We reached the top of Heartbreak and took off running again. Mile 22 I saw my son's little classmate and her entire family!
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Me at 22! Don't let the smile fool you!
The last 4 miles were a struggle because my legs were rebelling. I had my phone on me and I text my hubby "I am sorry"...I had a moment where I felt like I was letting people down and not my normal PR self. I approached Boylston and pushed to the finish. I saw my hubby, Lauren, Scott, Mom and Dad!! They had awesome signs and were ringing cowbells like no other!!! At this moment I realized how truly blessed I am to have such and AMAZING support system and crew!!!! I crossed the finish line proud and grabbed my good bag, Gatorade recovery, and my coveted medal.
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The finish line area is pretty hard to get out of! After meeting up with my cheer crew I went and got my massage and chiropractic adjustment. I felt a lot better and was ready to go ice and get showered. My family had made their way back to the Lenox so I just walked a short distance back to the hotel. I entered the hotel and the entire staff and people in the lobby all started clapping and cheering for me when I entered and the concierge handed me an ICE COLD BEER!! I was in heaven at this point!
I absolutely LOVE Boston and everything it has to offer. I cannot wait to tackle this course again but not in 90* weather!! See ya next year Heartbreak only that time I will not be walking!!
Happy Running!
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