Boilermaker 15K

Second week of marathon training: Total 74.15 miles
Third week of marathon training: Total: 62.5 miles.  Boilermaker on Sunday.

Boilermaker 15k
Sunday, July 13th, 2014

Well Boilermaker lived up to its name this year.  It wasn't really the temperature or sun that made it tough, but the humidity.  It was 80% humidity at the start and about 75 degrees.  I essentially felt awful the majority of the race from the start and wanted to drop out during the first 5k several times...  I am glad I finished the race and although I wasn't happy with my time (only because my 15k split during my half marathon was significantly faster, 55:39), I was happy with where I finished overall.

First 5k: 19:00
Second 5k: 18:56
Third 5k: 18:55

17th female overall
1st non-elite female runner
1st female finisher from NY
6th American
1st age-group

After the race some local runners and myself did a cool down.  I then met up with some friends, had a beer, and then headed back home with Vince and Janne.  Emily had lunch for us (and dessert!) when we came back.  Overall it was a fun weekend, which is what I think the Boilermaker is about (and not so much the time you run) given it is in July on a relatively tough course.

Week 3 of marathon training is kicking my butt!  I am glad to say I really have never worked this hard in my life, so hopefully it will pay off.  I'll be at 77 miles at the end of the week.  I finally gave in and spent the money on a massage today.  It makes me think you can really accomplish almost anything if you put in the time and effort.  And for me, that is something I decided I wanted to do.  I don't have children, I am currently putting any serious dating on hold and I have the nearby support of family and friends to make this my priority right now.  And for those that have been supportive thus far, I thank you. :)  

"We all have dreams, in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort."
- Jesse Owens