Boston Marathon training – Week 17

#BostonFire

This week there are a few things to celebrate and some brave firefighters to honor and remember. On Wednesday, March 26, Engine 33/Ladder 15 responded to a 9-alarm fire in the Back Bay and Boston lost two heroes: Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy and Lieutenant Edward J. Walsh Jr. Kennedy was planning to run the Boston Marathon this year (#29384). It was so touching to see so many runners out on the course honoring these brave men. 

The Liver team surpassed the $1 million fundraising mark, which is such an amazing accomplishment! I am so proud to be part of this team. I also surpassed my $4K fundraising minimum. But who wants to go through life achieving the minimum? I’m still reaching toward my goal of $5K!

Team photo in Hopkinton – can you find me? Photo credit: Run for Research

Oh yeah, and I completed my longest training run ever…ever ever. In 2010 I only went up to 20 miles during training. I am also super proud of Jimmy and Kendrin for rocking their longest runs ever! Here are a few lessons I learned:

1. Probably not smart to go out drinking Thursday night (but super fun!)
2. Cut your toenails as short as possible; blister block is your friend
3. Basta Pasta is open the day before the marathon (had to check since it’s Easter Sunday) and my pre-race meal is definitely going to be Bolognese with homemade fusilli and garlic bread with cheese! I was picking up a to go order on Friday night and met another girl who always orders Basta Pasta before long runs and the marathon. Her favorite meal is chicken Marsala with penne.
4. I should have taken more photos!

Where are all the goldfish?

5. Goldfish are a hot commodity these days!

Total distance covered
36 miles

Donors of the week
The Laffeys
Jamie Sheldon
The Wiese Family
Vanessa Cavallaro

Goals for next week
Taper Madness on April 3

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