Second Full Marathon completed. Not quite the way I wanted.
Thank you all. I have gotten over my disappointment and am moving on. I am resting for a bit. And will start back in with swimming, cycling and yoga for now. Generally speaking, trying to obtain a BQ on a second marathon is a pretty big undertaking this early in my "career". I just trained for it, so I should have surpassed it. But things happen. And as Karen said, I am succeeding at life. I do take life to the fullest now, because I now know that I deserve it. I took this tool I was given in March, 2011 and I ran with it. Literally :-) I'm not quitting, i'm moving ahead. Next year's goals are now set with the Toronto Marathon in May, a half-Iron sometime late-summer/early Fall, and my full IronMan in Kentucky.
Yes, I am a bit insane.
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
You forgot one Around the Bay I hope you are still going to do that one. Us people who do that one are truly insane running out there in the cold. It is a crazy race. As as I told you right now rest. Get the body healed and strong. i am fighting something right now so hope I am healed for my race. Does not matter i will go out and do it because I am crazy
Yes!! I did forget that one! It fits in well with my training too! I don't mind running in the cold, I bundle up like crazy, and I have a new coat from Columbia that has that thermal insulation (shiny material). I used it the day before the marathon, just for my slow 3k, and I was sweating!!!! (and that was just the inside shell jacket).
But yep, i'm joining you in Hamilton my dear. Can't wait!
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
Congrats Kelly. AMAZING job to complete a marathon, AGAIN. You are a great inspiration and you MUST be proud of yourself. And the third time will be a charm, I am guessing.
Onward and upward.
Karen
Referral Oct '11 Orientation Ottawa Dec 9 '11 NP June 25 '12 Sleep Clinic July 27 '12
Tr to Kingston Aug '12 NP/SW/Nut Oct 1 '12 Pre-Op class - Dec 12 '12 Surgeon Mar 4 '13 Surgery Apr 15 '13
HW 304 CW 175 GOAL 150
You are an inspiration in its highest form!! Rolled your ankle and STILL beat your PB! Amazing!!
Boston ain't far girl!
Referral sent: April 17th 2014. HRRH gave me my Orientation date: June 19th 2014. Orientation: July 10th 2014. Received my first surgeon's appointment: August 25th 2014. Surgeon's appointment scheduled: September 12th 2014. Dietitian and Social Worker and Dr. Glazer: October 6th 2014. Nurse: October 7th 2014. Surgeon appointment October 22, 2014. Surgery scheduled: December 19, 2014
And you'll be SIX years soon after! It's crazy!
Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!
