RUNNING AND LIVING: I BQed at Boston Marathon

Monday, April 20, 2009

I BQed at Boston Marathon

I did it. It was tough. And frustrating. Being a charity runner I was at the end of the pack, and ended up running 26.7 miles (@ 8:27), rather than 26.2. Official time 3:44:39, 8;34 pace. Full report to follow. Feel great! Ana-Maria

7 comments:

aron said... [Reply to comment]: congrats congrats congrats!!!! i was tracking you all morning :) you did amazing!!!!!!!! now get some rest and soak up the glory :); April 20, 2009 at 4:39 PM
sara said... [Reply to comment]: CONGRATULATIONS!!! i am so excited for you. what a wonderful first marathon! you did so great out there.

see you at Boston in 2010, i hope? :); April 20, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Maggs said... [Reply to comment]: Awesome! What a great first marathon.; April 20, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Dan said... [Reply to comment]: Very nice race Ana. Take some time off and rest. You deserve it. So, technically any distance over 26.2 is considered an ultra marathon. So, technically you are now an ultra marathoner!; April 20, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Irish Cream said... [Reply to comment]: WOOHOO!!! Congrats!! I am so happy that all the hard training paid off and resulted in a BQ! Can't wait to read the full report! You are seriously amazing! :); April 20, 2009 at 8:47 PM
The Laminator said... [Reply to comment]: Congrats on the BQ at Boston! I knew you would rock the course. Congrats again!; April 21, 2009 at 6:55 AM
Nitmos said... [Reply to comment]: Wow, BQ'ing at Boston! That's a pretty special accomplishment. Congratulations!; May 1, 2009 at 11:05 AM