I can’t believe it’s Thursday already! I have so much to say about this past weekend, but I’m not quite ready to write a full race recap.
Let’s start with this: I made it! I can’t believe my body and what it is capable of sometimes. Brief timeline:
February 16- Virginia is For Lovers 14k 57:40 (6:38 per mile) First real race after having Emma, felt great
February 23- 14 mile run ending in severe back/butt pain
March 7- Diagnosed with sacral stress fracture and given 2 weeks on crutches (cross trained in the pool: swimming, deep water running)
March 18- Follow-up appointment where I decided to get a second opinion, started daily cross training on elliptical and strength training
April 1- Appointment with new doctor, confirmed it was a stress reaction and given clearance to start running
April 7- Ran 1 mile on the treadmill (very cautious, no pain)
April 9- Ran 2 miles on the treadmill (no pain)
April 12- Ran 4 miles outside (no pain)
April 17- Ran 8 miles outside (no pain)
April 19- 4 mile shakeout run with my sister in Boston
April 20- Team shakeout in Boston (4 miles)
April 21- Boston Marathon! Finished in 3:46:44 (8:38 per mile)
I haven’t blogged in awhile because I didn’t want to screw with my juju… I felt really good when I started running (although I did have some phantom pains the first week, which I’ve had experience with before). Last week I wasn’t able to run much because Emmaline was sick and I couldn’t take her to the gym, but after that 8 mile run I knew I was going to be able to finish the marathon. I’m surprised I was able to run the whole way, but I’m sure the one million spectators had something to do with that. What an unbelievable experience. I’m so grateful I was able to run the 2014 Boston Marathon.
Also, I have to say, I kind of loved that course. I might have a different opinion if I ever race Boston vs. run Boston… but I’ve always been a decent downhill runner.
So many more stories to come!
You are truly amazing. I know that you will be in Fall marathon shape and have an incredible PR. I am in shock that you were able to run and finish this so strongly. Well not really in shock, just more amazed. I’m happy for you.
Thanks Hollie! I am very excited for my fall marathon (although I can’t get too excited yet or I will wind up injured again). Can’t wait for Boilermaker!
Are you staying at relatives house for Boilermaker? I need to figure out what I’m doing for that as far as hotels go.
I’m not sure… We may just drive up really early in the morning and leave the kids with my parents. The only other time I did Boilermaker was 2003 and we drove up that morning. It actually wasn’t that far and worked pretty well.
I want to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can check it out on my most recent blog post. I hope you have as much fun with it as I did!! If you don’t have time no worries! Rock and run on.
Nice! I will check it out. Can’t wait for next year!!!