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It’s been a few days and I’m still processing Boston! I had a goal of 2:55 / top 100 and ended up finishing 3:06 / 300+. While I’m disappointed with the result, I’m proud of the way I raced. I ran conservatively through the downhill portions in the beginning and went through the halfway split a few seconds over 1:28. It was warm and humid at the start (no need for layers or gloves), though it was overcast and there was a nice cool crosswind through the early miles. As I took on the Newton Hills the wheels started to come off a bit (the early downhills took their toll), then through the Brookline flats the sun came out in full force. I’ve never sweat so much in a race, nor have I drank so much Gatorade and water in a race. They had tons of aid stations, but toward the end I was seriously depleted and had to walk through the stations just to make sure I could get a full cup or two down before moving on. I finished moving at a good pace and feeling (relatively) strong. My family was cheering on the Boylston homestretch and told me they saw people dropping left and right, and crawling to the finish. It was not an easy day out there! I feel I have some unfinished business with the marathon distance, but felt so lucky to run the Boston Marathon, take all of it in, and come out of it feeling relatively okay. I can actually walk downstairs (in previous Bostons just stepping off the curb to the street was a challenge) and I went for a little shakeout yesterday and felt pretty darn good. Another solid season of training under my belt, another Boston for the books. Onward! Thank you @mollymalone2.0 for the magical post-race portrait!

HUGE thank you to Portland-based @showerspass for sending me to Boston prepared for rainy race day weather. Over my race kit I’m wearing their waterproof jacket with giant zip-up side vents, plus the front hem is slightly raised for max range of motion and it covers my bum in the back. Also waterproof socks (seriously!), waterproof gloves, and a waterproof hat. I am prepared for anything tomorrow! #bostonmarathon #showerspass #stealthmode #darkhorse

Feeling a sense of calm going into the Boston Marathon tomorrow. Anything can happen–that’s part of what makes this race so alluring. I’ve run Boston twice, both times in which I just barely scraped in enough training to finish. This time I’ve got a couple solid years of mostly uninterrupted training under my belt and I’m excited to see what I can do! I have a somewhat arbitrary goal of placing among the top 100 women. While I won’t know how I place until after the race, I’m hoping that goal will help motivate me to keep moving up and keep passing people whenever I can, especially in the last 10K when the going gets tough. If you would like to follow along, download the Boston Marathon app (it will show you where I am on the course map!) or text RUNNER to 234567, then my bib number 5024. Best wishes to everyone running tomorrow! #bostonmarathon #rosecitytrack #hiveelite #hareac

This reminds me of a dream I had once. 📷: @rac

Sun’s out, buns out! Beautiful morning at Duniway with the squad.🌹 #rosecitytrack #bostonmarathon

Finding my inner superhero at the NYC Half! I ran my second fastest time ever (1:24) on a tough, hilly course and felt strong at the finish. It was great practice ahead of the Boston Marathon. Proud of my teammates @ktanoninstagram @mchristison26 @marlasmith20 for giving it their all!🌹 #rosecitytrack #hareac #hshive #unitednychalf

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