Thursday, December 4, 2008

TIaRT: The Ultimate Dream... BQ & Boston

Yes, I am going to be THAT predictable. My wildest running wish is to qualify for the Boston Marathon one day. As of next year, my Boston qualifying time will increase by 5 minutes. Which means, I will need to finish a marathon under 3:45! This is a dream that is actually somewhat within my reach. A few months ago, I ran the SFM with my best time of 4:09. That is only 24 minutes away from BQ. Ok, 24 minutes is a distance that is practically equal to what people refer to as "light year" in space for me... But then, it's a WISH, after all. My wish. And I really would to run the CIM under 4 hours this Sunday. I'd be completely and utterly content (and happy) with a 3:59:59 finish time! That just brings me that much closer to BQ! And of course, I want to BQ and actually RUN the Boston Marathon! One day. Seriously... ONE DAY!

Ok, so it might not be very realistic to run a sub 4 hour marathon this Sunday... BUT, I can still hope. And try my best. I can't believe the CIM is this Sunday. Wow. I am so excited and already proud of myself. I know, I haven't even run the race, yet. But, I am really proud of me. Another 26.2 marathon under my belt. I'm getting emotional just thinking about crossing the finish line. AND, there is so much potential this weekend. The course is much easier than the SFM, relatively easier overall! I could potentially PR. Or maybe not, considering I have gained about 8 lbs since the SFM. Damn all that post-wedding pigging out. *sigh*

But, all the training (and the chaffing, blisters and aches/pains) will be worth it when I run that marathon and cross that finish line. Sure, I want to PR and finish sub 4 hours but... I'll be happy with finish the race no matter what. Because, I absolutely love running and running marathons! :-)

You guys are really good for my ego. Thank you for all the wonderful compliments about me and Duane!!

Side note: Please check out The Runners Lounge and their weekly Take It and Run Thursday community blog posts. They are SO fun. :-)

33 comments:

  1. great goals! attainable and realistic is always the best policy.

    I want to love running as much as you guys do. I just can't get into it. Im honestly jealous of you runners. jerks. i insult when Im jealous. sorry.

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  2. i just got my bq last week after chasing it for 2 years. i, too, was running just over a 4-hr marathon, so i know you can do it! keep logging the miles and pushing yourself on tempo days and you will get that bq! good luck at cim this weekend!

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  3. You will get your BQ, I know you will. Good luck this weekend, and I hope you achieve under 4 hours! Maybe we should run a race together and not let the other quit with such similar goals! :)

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  4. Good luck this weekend. I have a feeling you'll do great.

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  5. I am sure you will run Boston one day!

    You will do so great this weekend, dont worry about the extra weight - I bet it is all muscle that will help you run Faster!! Good luck!

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  6. Awesome goals! you can do it i'm rooting for you! I'll be thinking of you all weekend in hopes you achieve your goal! GOOD LUCK

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  7. Woo hoo! You are gonna rock it, girl! Absolutely can't wait to cheer you on on Sunday! Look for my bright, neon orange sign!!!!

    P.S. I'll have extra water, gu, bandaids, body glide, and ibuprofen just in case you need anything when you see us! (Tara and I)

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  8. After reading your post, I'm excited about the CIM, and I'm not even running it! I hope you reach your sub-4 hour goal, but if you don't make it, I will still think you're an amazing runner for fitting in all these races into your busy schedule.

    Also...every time I read "BQ" I thought "BBQ" by accident, so I kept giggling about working to attain some BBQ. Aha, I'm a DORK!

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  9. Nope, no expo for me, I have to coordinate a wedding! I'll be lucky if I make it to Sacramento by 10 pm. :( I'm going to post my outfit tomorrow though, so look for me at the start, all the relay exchange points, and the finish expo!

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  10. I am right there with you. I want to sub 4 my marathon next weekend. Hopefully, all the extra mileage I have been running will pay offIf I can do that, I am really going to push hard to get that 3:40We should start a support group for all those wanting to BQ!

    You are going to do great. With every step you take know that you can do it.

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  11. I hear you girl! Sub 4 is my next goal. You can def do it chica! Most definitely!

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  12. I definitely think you dream will one day become a reality.

    Have a great race this weekend and PR or no PR, I'll be proud of you!

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  13. Those are good dreams and I totally see one coming true this weekend. I really hope you break 4 hours. That would be awesome!

    Good luck and have fun!

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  14. Good luck this weekend! You're going to be awesome :)

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  15. GOOD LUCK ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  16. Good luck on Sunday! I Sub-4 is TOTALLY within your grasp.

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  17. I secretly hope to qualify for Boston as well. :) Good luck!

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  18. Good luck tomorrow! I can't wait to hear how you do!!

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  19. i love your attitude- you are so positive! it's definitely infectious (in a good way :) )
    have a great race this weekend and hopefully it brings you closer to your dream!go sub-4!

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  20. i KNOW you can get your sub 4 this weekend... this is the course for it!! you are going to do awesome!! i have totally been getting emotional too (you started it) since our emails yesterday... thanks for getting me pumped!! cant wait to see you tomorrow!!!

    and you will definitely get your BQ!! i know that too :)

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  21. Great post and goals. Your love of running is awesome and your posts always make me smile. Keep pushing yourself further!

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  22. You can do it!!!! hehe You are gonna rock this race and I know a sub 4 hr marathon finish is in your future as well as qualifying for BQ!!!! I need to get speedy like you and Aron one of these days! haha Rest up and I will see you Sunday! :)

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  23. Good luck this weekend, and I want to run Boston too! :) We have similar goals. :)

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  24. GOOD LUCK SUNDAY! You'll be awesome. You running always impresses me-- I KNOW one day you will qualify for Boston! Just keep running and keep having fun! Can't wait to hear about CIM.

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  25. I have a feeling you are going to rock it this weekend, and 2009 is your year for BQ. You are definitely in striking range!

    Have a great time...

    SD

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  26. WE have similar goals. 3:59:59 is my goal too!! I don't think I'll ever BQ unless the times get above 4 hours, but I haven't ran a marathon since I got faster this past spring. Hopefully after baby (not boston 09) but at some point I'll get faster and faster and maybe qualify for it for real! You are going to do GREAT this weekend. GOOD LUCK!

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  27. Good luck, dear friend!!! You'll do great!

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  28. So exciting! I am sitting here wasting time instead of getting my sh*t together to go to CIM!

    I can;t wait to meet you and watch you get your PR! You are all over that sub-4!

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  29. Great goal! I'd love to qualify for Boston someday too BUT it is not really within my reach, yet.

    Good LUCK tomorrow! You are going to rock it no matter what time you finish in.

    Sending you lots of luck vibes.

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  30. Well, that is not even on my wish list!!, I do not think everyone can have the luxury of having that wish and have a good chance of doing it!!

    You are more than capable to run the Boston marathon.

    By the way, I placed you on my links on my blog.

    Regards,

    web.me.com/amaurydeleon

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  31. Good luck this weekend, I hope you have a great time (running and finishing)!

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  32. Good luck today! Have a great race and stay warm!! It was great meeting you yesterday as well!

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