This one is very close to the finish. I know that because I ditched my fuel belt once I got to 26 miles.
These is taken probably around mile 24.5, when we go over the last bridge.
And this, a bit after, I think.
#Recovery is going well. Physically I am almost there. All the soreness is gone now. I ran about 16 miles total this week, only trails, some with Chris, and it has been nice. Chris and I are going away this weekend to celebrate his birthday and do a little hiking/walking in New Hampshire. I am so excited about this.
#I am enjoying not having a schedule, but truth be told, I am much less productive in other aspects of my life, as a result. This is fine for now but come November 1st I am going back to probably 50 miles/week running until January when I start training for Boston.
#And what am I mostly looking forward to now? Reading everything running, analyzing my training log, looking up races and creating my training plan for Boston. This will be vicarious serious running for me for the next couple of months, ha!
#In other news I learned that I can't trust Chris with Petru's school projects - one of the pics he sent in for the "me and my family project" was taken right after my bike accident in 1999, and I was sporting a huge bloody bump on my forehead; I was grateful when the teacher sent that picture back. Kinda made me laugh bc this is so typical of Chris, ha!
#This is old news for now and don't hate me, but I am really excited about the new qualifications for New York. I am not really interested in running this race - I heard it is a nightmare in terms of logistics, and also very crowded - but I am very interested in qualifying. What seems weird to me is that a 1:27 is equated to a 3:00 marathon. I know plenty of people who ran a 1:27 but could not run a 3:00 marathon. Even McMillan says that a 1:27 half equates to a 3:03 marathon. So what's the logic, New York?
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you look so incredibly strong in the photos! and happy!!!! you make it look easy. and i have those same lulu shorts, but in blue... my boyfriend thinks the graffiti marks look like dirt! but i love em!
Glad you are enjoying recovery and sound like you are excited to gear up for Boston.
I don't get the NYC standards either. A few years ago after a fast half I was looking at them and was surprised by how relatively "easy" the half marathon times were. Obviously not easy for most but I was expecting them to be much tougher.
I think those race photos are great! Enjoy your recovery!
You look a lot better than I did at mile 26.
You are a VERY inspiring runner! Your times are exactly where I want to be ... great job again on the PR!!! I'll be watching your training for Boston and ... learning from your experience! Good luck and great job again!
Have fun in NH!
Your race pics are great! I'm finally over my soreness too! Yay! I had no idea that NY was changing the qualifying times. I just looked them up. Wow. Their standards make Boston look ridiculously easy.
I'm laughing at the "reposting or reusing this the proof is STRICTLY PROHIBITED" Ha!!
OK-I think those are GREAT race photos! God, your head is up and everything! These are really good! Especially after mile 24!!!
NYC standards. I don't hate you although this becomes quite difficult for me as I'm nowhere near a 1:27 or a 3:00:) At least they're somewhat consistent. Previously, 1:37 equated to almost 3:25 and standard was 3:22:59. I love the challenge. I'm all for the changes.
Hope you are having a well-deserved fantastic weekend! Happy Birthday Chris:)
Why did I pull 3:22:59 out of my ass....?? 3:23 flat.
I actaully really like that first photo. I think you look great. I love your determined look. It's flaterring!
And i understand about the scheudle thing. It's nice to go AWOL for a while, but other areas of my life suffers a little bit too. Enjoy recovery. You'll be back at it soon enough!
Wow AM! You continue to inspire with your dedication, drive, determination, and most importantly, mental toughness. I loved the mantra mid-race. You just do not let anything get in your way. I always enjoy following your goals, your journey, and your MANY successes.
Enjoy your recovery.
Yes! I was wondering that too- how the heck did they get 1:27 and 3:00?? Its not the new times that bother me...I just wish they didn't get rid of the apply 3 years in a row and get in the 4th year b/c local people NEVER get in off the lottery...
What a treat to see pics of you...so rare. You look amazing...your legs and arms look so strong!! Do you lift weights? And you rock the shorts. 50 miles a week until January...and then what? What are you going to try to max at this time? I'm going to try really hard to up the miles so I guess that means I should start now with my base. We are going to get a treadmill so I think that will help me fit the mileage in.
Shows how much I'm out of the running loop...I don't even know much about the New York changes but looks like I'm going to have to up my game if I want to run it. Sheesh.
So funny about the picture that Chris sent to school with P...this is hilarious! Did he have anything to say when you asked him about it? I want you to send me a family picture...please. :) I'm serious!
Your photos are amazing. So freaking strong. I don't always comment on your page; but I am a consistent reader because of your determination... it really inspires me.
Love the pictures, you look so freaking determined!!
I don't know HOW this post made it past me.
You look ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!
How the heck could you possibly be racing such a fast marathon in these photos??
I was looking through your blog to show Jon a photo of you :) Time to update your sidebar with a current race photo!! :))
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