Showing posts with label Boston Marathon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boston Marathon. Show all posts

Friday, January 3, 2014

Run your own race


In a way, the picture above illustrate the best of this idea.  Taken at 15km mark at the Boston Marathon 2011, the lonely figure behind the lead pack is Desi Davila, running the race almost on her own.

So it was alone and following. Those whom run competitively will understand and appreciate the tough mentality she possessed right there because more than often, falling behind like that can be a real test on a person's mentality. 
But in the end, she caught up with all except one, off by only a few seconds, finished with an American record for women’s time on the Boston course.  So running her own race and remain focus in her own game plan paid off, and with an amazing result.
Perhaps this is a good example and a great reminder to all of us on what the sports of marathon running is all about, besides focus, grit and stamina; there is one true competition out there which is yourself.

And of course this scenario is applicable to life as well, don't freak out just because you seem to be lagging behind your peers; be it studies, career or about settling down.  Everyone has a journey of their own and the last thing you want is to forced yourself running in someone else's race.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Boston Marathon 2013


REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013 BOSTON MARATHON OPENS ON MONDAY

Registration for the 2013 Boston Marathon will begin on Monday, September 10 at 10:00 ET and will close on Friday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET (or until reach maximum capacity).

Registration will occur on a "rolling admission" schedule, beginning with the fastest qualifiers. 

The new qualifying time.
 

Please note that qualifying time should be based on a certified race that is held after 24 Sept 2011. You can find out more about the list of certified races via the BAA website.

To share with you some experience I had in the Boston Marathon see my photo journals on the Event Expo and the Race Day for year 2012. I have decided to skip the 2013, but given the opportunity, I will go again in the future to race for my best time there. 

Registration and for more information go to Boston Athletic Association.


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