Highlight from Marathon Monday

5K - The first 5K is an easy down hill run. Do not go out to strong.

10K - This was the true test. This is where the aches and pains start to set in and I had to decide how bad I wanted to finish. I decided to cut back my pace and made the decision my first marathon was about finishing.

Half Marathon - The Girls of Wellesley College – you are truly a special group. The sound of your roar is my new favorite sound and takes place of “swish” (the perfect basketball shot).

The Newton Hills – I am proud to say I ran most of the hills except to grab water and the stick to quickly work out a muscle cramp. By running I mean not walking :).

Boston – There is no greater feeling in the world then crossing into Boston / Brookline. So many familiar faces screaming your name and cheering you on, friends running with you, offerings of beer. I loved every minute.

Boylston – This truly is a remarkable left hand turn. Seeing the people and the finish line is a spiritual experience, reminded me in many ways of skydiving. I was completely focused at this moment.


In the end Marathon Monday was about Boston Partners in Education. See the aches and pains will go away and I may even forget the feeling of crossing the finish line but we are helping to provide these children with opportunities that will forever change their lives.


Thank you for the experience of a lifetime.

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