It's been 3 days since the Boston marathon and I'm still trying to comprehend everything that transpired! We saw 2 men run under 2:03:10 (the world's record is 2:03:58). An American man (Ryan Hall) ran under 2:05. And then there was the women's race, where 2 American women finished in the top 5.
The story of the race belonged to American Desiree Davila, who made runners and non-runners stop in their tracks around noon Monday morning, as everyone collectively found themselves yelling at their tv's and computers for one last push. Davila ran courageously over the last 10k, surging to the lead on several occasions (including in the final 600 meters), but ultimately would finish second, just 2 seconds behind the eventual winner.
Monday was truly a transformational day in the sport of distance running; there were so many amazing story lines. For me though, I was most inspired and impressed by the incredibly gutsy performance by Davila. The next time I get in a tough spot during a race, I'll probably think back to this race and her determination to keep pressing. Check out a recap of the race below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYrvIRe0zTc&feature=player_embedded#at=33
I also have exciting news to report regarding my upcoming race schedule. I had previously made plans to race at the Hillsdale Relays next weekend, but will now head to Philadelphia for not 1 race, but 2!! A week from tonight (Thursday), I'll be racing the 10k at the Penn Relays. After a couple of recovery days, I'll be lacing up the race shoes again on Sunday morning for the Blue Cross Broad Street 10-miler in downtown Philadelphia. It's an ambitious race schedule, both physically and mentally, but I'm looking forward to the challenge of the double race weekend and feel like it will make me a better runner in the future. It's very difficult to simulate what your body goes through at the end of a marathon, but I feel like Sunday's race will take my mind and body to that place, without destroying my body like a full marathon.
Obviously, I'm excited about the opportunity to run at the Penn Relays and getting back on the roads should be a great way to end a what will hopefully be a fun and fast weekend in the city of Brotherly Love!
Godspeed.
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