306 in 2006, interest and perfect

A perfect day at the fest! The fitness festival, better known as the Boston Marathon was just a true super bowl. The weather was like a runner's dream come true- cool, cloudy with a slight wind on the back.

Like something as life goes on, interest is lost for whatever reason. But for the Boston marathon, it just amazes me that people can participate with so much rigor, year after year. The crowd is the prize. Words can't explain it. One dude said "the Sox won in the ninth, you can finish this!"

This was my 19 th marathon, 3rd Boston. It seemed just as intense as the first one three years ago. I ran the NYC marathon for the fist time last year, but the Boston people seem to view it differently. I mean kids and families seem to be more passionate about the event. Kids love to get the hand shake. They love to give out oranges, water and sponges, etc. It's like a parade to the Boston people.

I was able to catch up to the Father & Son team at mile 25. Runners were touching the Father on his back as he wheeled his son towards the finish line. I did the same and just got caught up in the hype. The crowd was screaming, just like the Wellesley girls. I kept looking back at them and got kind of emotional. It was a great feeling. I could see the determination on the Father's face. I hope I never forget that feeling.

I was very happy for my time of 3:06. Improvement is going to get more difficult, and just hope I can sustain that 7 minute mile. I had kidney issues and had to pee three times. Right there I could have broken 3:05. Then I had poor indigestion that eventually dissipated. But that lasted for about mile 10 to fifteen. It seemed to subside by the time heartbreak hill was eating at me. I did a "down down" at heart break! It was so fun to see the crowd go wild when I grabbed the beer. I only took a sip then poured the rest over my head.

My toes held up and my feet were much better than the previous ones. I'm close to figuring I need the cushion to survive the tour in one piece.

No marathon pictures from Boston. My camera didn't work and will have to get it repaired. I'll have to use other means to post the festival pictures.