Michele's Boston Marathon Training Blog

Here it is folks!  Your 2018 ALF Boston Marathon Team!  Look at all of those beautiful faces. Oh, you're wondering where I am.  I, unfortunately, though not unexpectedly, I was down the street breaking into an "out of order" bathroom at CVS :/  Kim tried to warn us all: However, my enthusiasm for proper pre-run hydration got the better of me. Luckily, we got to embarrass someone else later that morning. Here's Will, right after we sang Happy Birthday right on the side of the course: All in all, it was a great run, with some amazing people.  Even better, we followed it up with food and drink at the social at The Social. Coach suggested that we each think of 1 to 3 things that we did well and 1 to 3 things that we could improve on.  I love this idea. Overall, I had a good run, so I wouldn't change much.  But: -I will plan my bathroom breaks before the start better ;) -Except for the water stop at mile 4 (gotta see my people) and the cheeri...

I really wish that I was better about taking photos.  I totally embrace the "live in the moment, don't photograph it," motto.  However, it can be great to look at a photo and relive the great memories.  Also, when you are reading someone's blog, it is usually more appealing with a couple of photos to break it up a bit.  Oh well.  Let's just all use our imaginations... Lots has happened since my last post.  I was joined by 20 other wonderful yogis for my super successful yoga fundraiser.  Dave Lind, my first yoga teacher, led us through a beautiful series of poses.  Afterwards, we had tea and snacks.  It was lovely, and we raised $725 for the American Liver Foundation! Next, I met the amazing, inspiring Emily Mitchel for dinner.  For folks who missed my last post, Emily and I were matched up through the ALF's patient runner connection.  We had delicious pad thai and I got to know Emily a little better.  Emily is a wonderful ...