Notes
I had a perfect day, done all the preparations right and the weather was perfect. For the very first time I was representing Skechers! For Boston I was wearing my black racing outfit and a pair of Go Run Speed. I knew I had the best possible gear out there, thanks to Skechers! I had decided and tested the Huma Chia seed gel before the race, such awesome gel. In my opinion the best tasting gel out there, so natural and you can really feel the "kick". The first gel I actually can say you can feel the difference....
My past Bostons I have been opening up a bit to fast, Boston is known for the brutal start with all the downhills, its during the first 10 miles you blow your legs up but this year I was able to control my pace. This year I was careful and it actually felt really good, very easy and I controlled the pace well. The temp was right but I could tell it was getting warmer. Half way I passed right under 1.29, maybe to close to 1.30 but I felt it was under control and I was hoping to do negative splits. right after mile 13 I knew my family and wife would be located, its always a motivational booster to see them and get some extra energy! Mile 13-16 is relatively flat and i was hoping to save some energy, but round mile 15 I started to feel a bit fatigue, I was getting worried and negative vibes started to act up in my head, but over the hills in Newton I managed to get energy back, just by controlling my pace and cruising pass some of the runners who had opened up to fast. legs felt better and I kept a decent pace over the hills (thanks to Reno who has been drilling me hard over the hills all winter long) After Heartbreak its mostly downhill and I tried to open up my gait and loosen up. I was focusing on the mile marks, setting up new goals to keep pace. I was counting down and was looking forward to see famous landmarks such Fenway Park etc. At this point shoes are very important and my Skechers GoSpeed run was like an extension of my feet, I could not notice them and they gave me such a great respond. At one point around mile 23 I thought it was going to be an easy last three miles to complete the sub 3, but the time was flying by, I had to pick up the pace! Last two miles I had to finish hard to reach my goal and on Boylston St I was finishing hard to finally finish my first sub 3! The feeling was incredible to finish strong and to see the 2:59:47. No terrorist in the world can take that feeling away from me!