What: The 123rd Boston Marathon
Where: Boston, MA
When: April 15, 2019
I know I said over and over that I would never run
another marathon.
This time it’s different.
A year ago I registered for the Boston Marathon out of peer pressure.
This year I registered without anyone in my head but my own. I was excited. I couldn’t wait to hit submit on my
application.
It’s funny. I had
such a horrible run last year. I wanted
so bad to love Boston. I worked so hard
to get there and I was selfish and angry that my race experience was not in the
least bit enjoyable. None of that was my
fault. I was totally prepared. I was ready to PR. I couldn’t have done anything more on my
end.
In case you missed it, you can read my full race report
here: http://www.jenrunsfastblog.com/2018/04/race-report-boston-marathon.html
One of the first phone calls I received after I crossed the
finish line last year was my friend Matt.
I’ve known Matt since I was in high school and ended up working for him
for many years at the Falmouth Road Race.
The first words out of his mouth were “I’m so sorry” and “You know that
you are at the top of the list for my waiver next year.”
Matt works for Dave McGillvray, race director
of the Boston Marathon. Every year he
gets an invitational entry to give out.
He’s asked before but I never felt that I earned it. At first I thought he was crazy but a few
hours later my mind changed to *I WANT IT* and I wanted it bad.
I have unfinished business.
Training officially begins Monday December 24th—two weeks from today.
Here’s to a second attempt at a crop top, long purple ponytail,
big crowds, dominating Heartbreak Hill, the sun and happy race day memories.
Boston, you have one more chance.
Mother Nature, don’t be a bitch.
