Notes
Some days are diamonds some days are rocks.
Walk of shame. Did not have it today. Read that only a third of the field BQ'd and the average time was 10 minutes higher this year vs last. Out ran my bib number so I got that going for me. Great experience, thanks to everyone for your support.
Nice running with Greg. Wheels came off at 17, but I new that I was in trouble at the half even though I was spot on for pace. Bad feeling with 13 to go. I told myself I would run to the top of heartbreak hill, then to mile 22. Tried to make it to 23 but had to take a walk break. Gave up and walk ran the rest no need to kill myself as my time was shot. Made it down Boylston with out walking. Dizziness set in when I stopped and the foil blankets were so bright I was snow blind. Very disorienting.
Noel and Madison cheered me on, great spotting them. Laurie and Richard got to witness my walking shame.. Peter H ran with Greg and I for many miles and offered lots of encouragement.
Michael J Leigh
Net Time 3:37:02
Overall 9845/26639
In Gender 7174/14471 (Male)
In Division 1327/2504 (M45-49 Age Group)
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