I’d always said that I’d figured that once I reached my Boston, I’d run the race (rather than racing it). Thinking I’d want to savor the moments: handing out high fives to everyone in sight with an outstretched hand and that sort of thing. Even before I registered, I was rethinking this plan.
Considering that I’d be toeing the line with many of the best runners in the world, why would I want to lolly-gag? Perhaps the better question is could I actually resist the pull of the race with all of those quick runners?
And now that the race filled so quickly, leaving many how met the BAA’s qual standards without a race bib, I almost feel obligated to live up to my BQ status. With that in mind, I glove up my feet and get back “on track” with a few (yes, only a few) Yasso 800s.
It’s your time to do with as you please :-) Make it the race of a life time!
Remember that up to 20 percent of the Boston field doesn’t qualify. (One friend said her brother got his “exempt” running bib two days after the race officially sold out.) You can take your time and still be surrounded by other enthusiastic runners just grateful for the opportunity to soak it all in.