I spent the day supporting those that have supported me. It was so important to me that I do what I could for the guys that have given me so much of their time. I know they run with me because they need to run anyway but they don't have to. I am so much slower than they are but Saturday after Saturday they have met me before sun is up, mapped out the courses, dropped water and been my support, so now it was my turn.
There was a chance of rain so we were worried not about how it was going to be for spectators but for the runners. Its funny but when I look at the weather forecast, I'm always thinking about how it will affect a run. So, we prayed that it would hold off & by race time, it was. It was muggy & the streets were slick with condensation but no rain.
The first stop on the course for A & I was Mile 5. We got there a few minutes before the Elite runners & just in time to see Meb Keflezighi & Ryan Hall. I was like a teenage girl at a One Direction concert (I think teenage girls like them, right). Here are the pictures I got of them both, at least I think this is a picture of Meb & I promise it is Ryan. I was so excited I couldn't keep the camera still.
So that was cool but what was really cool was all the everyday runners out doing what they love, trying to meet a goal or shooting for a PR. We had so many friends out on the course, I was truly honored to be able to see them at different points on the course. They all did amazing! I am so proud of them all. One didn't feel prepared but finished strong and never let up. Another hadn't run a marathon in 14 years and PR'd by almost an hour. And I'm happy to say, they crossed the finish right before the rain came. I can't say the same for those of us on the spectating side of the street. We weren't as lucky but I wouldn't have changed a thing. I had a blast!
While I had a great time, next time I plan to be on the street instead of the sidewalk. Training started again today!
Wish me luck!
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