RunningAHEAD - Topic: My First Boston 2009

enkephalin

posted: 4/26/2009 at 8:06 PM

Sorry to read about that late race bonk, but everything else that happened all weekend sounded pretty cool. Thanks so much for posting the pictures, now I know you Boston folk are not just making up all this stuff about a party etc etc. and that you guys really do exist! Great accomplishment after only 3.5 years running!

"During a marathon, I run about two-thirds of the time. That's plenty." - Margaret Davis, 85 Ed Whitlock regarding his 2:54:48 marathon at age 73, "That was a good day. It was never a struggle."

eliz4015

posted: 4/26/2009 at 10:00 PM

Congrats on your first Boston. Thanks for sharing the RR. So great that you got to visit your mom - she looks like a super lady! Eliz

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Mariposai

posted: 4/26/2009 at 11:47 PM

Wow...Peter...you did it old man.. Wink

at age 58 and running Boston, shaking Rodger's hands and making mama so proud. I so love the picture of mama and mayor Joe...yeah.....I know from the heart whom HE represents in your world Tongue

Great job my friend. I am so proud of you.... I would be posting that bellydancer if I knew how...you did terrific!!!!!!!

"Champions are everywhere; all you need is to train them properly..." ~Arthur Lydiard

evanflein

posted: 4/27/2009 at 12:14 AM

I was wondering how you did after all. Glad to hear you had fun, and shaking hands with the legend afterwards, wow now there's something you'll remember! And yes, while the crowd support is nice at times, I prefer the smaller events, too. I was glad to see you, but wished we could've run together a bit. It was great meeting you and I'm debating next year, so we may get to cross trails again!

coastwalker

posted: 4/27/2009 at 8:44 AM

Hi Peter, With you primary expectation in Boston seeming to be to have a good time, I'd say that you did quite well! It may not have been your best race, but you had fun the day before with the crew at Robin's, and seemed to soak up the best of Boston along the way to a good finish and a handshake with Boston Billy! How nice of you to also spend some time with your mom (who, I agree, looks great) on the way back home. Jay

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huskydon

posted: 4/27/2009 at 9:06 AM

Peter, Congrats on your first Boston Marathon! Next time you will be even faster! So cool that you could meet so many of the RA & RW people, too. Great pictures - thanks for the report!

perchcreek

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posted: 4/27/2009 at 9:16 AM

Peter, Congratulations on reaching a pinnacle of running, The Boston Marathon! You finished with style running in with your friend and shaking hands with one of running's greats. That must be a moment you'll replay over and over forever! Steve

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Slo

posted: 4/27/2009 at 10:01 AM

Peter Awesome report and what a way to finish your first BM ! Great read.....Thanks!

busiman

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posted: 4/27/2009 at 10:32 AM

Congratulations Peter! Most of us runners doing Boston the first time have been thrown off their game by the crowds, hills, and other conditions. I'm glad you got to soak it in and enjoy it. Nice report and pictures! Btw, it was nice meeting you at Robin's party.

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halllar

posted: 4/27/2009 at 10:50 AM

Way to go Peter! It sounds like a perfect Boston to me . Meeting Bill Rogers and sharing the experiance with good friends. Thanks for sharing Larry

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posted: 4/27/2009 at 3:24 PM

Quote from Peter NC on 4/25/2009 at 10:32 PM:

I realized that here I am, running only 3 1/2 years at almost 58 years old, and I'm shaking Bill Rogers hand upon completing my first Boston Marathon! Life was good & it was a very good day!

Yes, indeed! Great report, Peter, and I love the pictures! Congratulations on completing your first Boston Marathon and I hope to see you there next year (when I, too, hope to have a better running day than the first one). Btw, how do you know all those RW people?

Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

fatozzig

posted: 4/27/2009 at 3:43 PM

Great job! Only running 3 1/2 years and did Boston. Big grin

Thanks for the report and pics. It's nice to be able to faces to names.

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evryday

posted: 4/27/2009 at 8:26 PM

Congratulations Peter! What an experience! Very nice RR and great pictures. BTW....you look great in the blue and yellow race shirt.

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Woods Lady

posted: 4/27/2009 at 10:37 PM

Thanks, Peter, for the good report, and also for the photos of some of the people in the forum. I enjoyed seeing them. Also, being the mother of another one of the RA Marathoners, I know how proud your Mother was of you. Congratulations! MaEcono, aka Woods Lady.

fussyrunner

posted: 4/27/2009 at 11:25 PM

I LOVE reading these RR's of Boston and yours was exciting! You should be so proud of yourself. I do not enjoy big races either, yet I keep doing them! Maybe someday I'll get to see the BM, if not run in it! Thanks for the great pix!

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