It seems that runners do two things well: run and drink. Last night I went to the weekly run at Crossroads Irish Pub (in the Back Bay). There were runners there from all different charity groups. There were a number of people from the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. It is a great social event, but also a great time to get in mileage. We took the T (Boston Subway System) out to Woodland (on the D line). From there we started the 9 mile run back to the bar. Nine miles of the marathon course...and once again...Heartbreak Hill. I was definitely tired by the end, but felt good. It is amazing to me how simply nine miles feels. What was once an unimaginable goal is completely attainable and more. I just hope I feel this way as I get into my longer runs.
I also met some amazing people last night and got to know some more of the DFMC runners. I met two women who ran last year. One woman has run the Boston Marathon with DFMC 8 or 9 times in a row!!! The other woman ran her first marathon last year and was featured in TV special about marathon training. These women really hit home that the marathon draws people of all abilities who all love to run. I can't believe I am about to say this but I am definitely enjoying training. The people are making it all worth it...now all I need to do is my fundraising.
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