Monday, April 18, 2011

Boston Marathon - Check!!

I survived. 4:08. Best I could probaby hope for given the lack of training and injury, but it is tough to see a "4" in front of my time. Whine. Whine. Where's the wine?

Why oh why am I so hard on myself?? Considering my lack of training I need to shut up and love that I got to be here at all. (SUALTIGTBHAA). Wah, wah, wah.

Suck the big one hip stress fracture. You are freaking history.

Today goes down as one of the most intense and emotional and wonderful days ever.

Full race report coming soon.

I cannot thank you enough for your support and good vibes for today. I swear you guys got me through along with my amazing family and best friends any person could hope for.

This was one of my toughest races, I had to dig really really deep on this one. I was not entirely physically prepared so my brain and spirit really had to kick it into high gear. Lots of stories to tell including poop. Yes, some happened. So check on back!!

On a high,

SUAR
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152 comments:

  1. Fruit FlyApril 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Congratulations!! I totally stalked your ass today and was so impressed. Who cares if it is a 4 ... you were awesome!! Very inspiring!

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Congrats!!! it's all about finishing after everything you have been through the last few months. You are inspiring!!!

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  3. DebApril 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! I am beyond impressed.

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  4. SamanthaApril 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    hurry up an write your recap!! Cant wait to read it! :) CONGRATULATIONS on your finish!!!!!!

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  5. GracieApril 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Basically no training and you ran a 4:08? I'm impressed! Great job!

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  6. Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be MeiriApril 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.April 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Seriously, it's awesome. Quite inspiring, especially for people like me who have never run a marathon. I'm very impressed. Can't wait to hear more!

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  8. giraffyApril 18, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! I, too, was totally stalking you, and got a little teary when I saw that text :D

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  9. LizApril 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Woooooooooo-hooooooooooooo!

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  10. JennApril 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Followed you straight through!! You did AMAZING considering the circumstances! I would be SO on a high if I was you. Yes, wine and lots of wine! Really really happy for you!

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  11. Racy RunnerApril 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Congratulations--I have been following your journey and kudos to you for all your hard work.

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  12. HaroldApril 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Congrats! Very impressive considering all the stuff working against you. Just goes to show you how strong of a runner you really are when you can succeed through tough times :)

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  13. Running and livingApril 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Beth, you did amazing. Truly better than I expected given the hip thing and how little training you were able to get in due to it. Congrats and go celebrate!!!!

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  14. Evolving Through RunningApril 18, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Outstanding!! Busted hip officially dead and buried. Beyond well-earned.

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  15. trailmommaApril 18, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Congrats! I looked you up this morning and could not believe my eyes! Way to go!!!!

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  16. NicoleApril 18, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    congrats girl! i was thinking of you today! :)

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  17. JillApril 18, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Oh good, I'm so glad you posted! I have been thinking about you today and hoping to hear how you did! Um...you ran THE BOSTON MARATHON and have been injured...you are AWESOME AND AMAZING and I can't wait to read the recap! Way to go! Awesome job...awesome.

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  18. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    major congrats! great job getting here and killing it with a sucky hip!

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  19. MicheleApril 18, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    WOW!!! Congratulations! Inspiring, you've come a long way baby.

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  20. Heather @ Dietitian on the RunApril 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Congrats!!! To put it in "FruitFly"'s words, I totally stalked you all morning, too - I was SO HAPPY to just watch you keep going and going. Stronger than ever - forget that "4" chick, YOU FINISHED. :)

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  21. AlannaApril 18, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to hear about it! You're hard on yourself because you're a runner... Right now my PR (only one, but still) is an hour longer than your time today. I'd kill to see a 4 in front of my time come 1 May... it's all relative. :)

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  22. reedrunnerApril 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Congratulations! I only discovered you and your blog about a month ago yet I look forward to every post each day. I've been wondering all day how you've got on..........so much so I've been checking all evening to see if you've posted!
    Hope you're not going to be too tough on yourself. It's an amazing result. And I'm SO looking forward to the poop story.

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  23. Coy MartinezApril 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    You did it!!! I tracked you on my phone and it was a awesome watching you make it the whole way!

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  24. HunnybeeApril 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!! I'm honestly jumping up and down in excitment for you.

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  25. BethApril 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Wow, really 4:08? That is amazing, you have a strong heart my friend!

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  26. Julie D.April 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    CONGRATS! Amazing time! Got your text updates and I was amazed by your splits. Enjoy!

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  27. justmeApril 18, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    wahooooo. so happy you did it. try really hard to realize that 4.08 is a great time.......with all you had going on. most of us could only hope for that on a near perfect day !

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  28. CautiouslyAudaciousApril 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Congrats! And yeah quit whinning a lot of people wish they could do it in that time even without coming off an injury ;-) Good job!

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  29. Jill@Run for the HillsApril 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I was totally stalking you too. You're such a comeback kid. Now go enjoy your wine!

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  30. Sabrina HayesApril 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I can;t stop smiling FOR you, so I an only imagine what you must be feeling!!!

    I have to admit that I was one of the cynber stalkers but it was after the race was already over. I just wanted to see your time. I promise, I'm not crazy. LOL!

    I'm *so* happy for you! Be well, have a beer, get some rest!

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  31. KaylaApril 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Congrats!!! don't be so hard on yourself (but I know we all do the same thing)! You ran a great race especially considering the last few months!!! Great job!

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  32. The Hungry Runner GirlApril 18, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    YOU ARE AMAZING!! CONGRATULATIONS AND I CAN'T WAIT TO READ ALL ABOUT IT!!

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  33. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Congrats girl!!!!!! I saw your time when Athleta posted it on FB. You're a rockstar!

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  34. Sarah WoulfinApril 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Awesome job, Beth! That's an amazing time.

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  35. Amanda@runninghoodApril 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    YOu are an inspiration to so many Beth! So Jealous that you are in runner's World so no whining! :) But definitely lots of wine! ;) But I get what you mean...there will be more Bostons for your and many more 3's to go with your name! ;)

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  36. Stephanie AnneApril 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    So Awesome!! Congrats on the finish, now go down some wine to celebrate!!

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  37. Annette@(running)In the Right DirectionApril 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Congrats!Can't wait to hear the detailed info!! Looked like an awesome day.

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  38. CynthiaApril 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

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  39. CynthiaApril 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    You freaking ROCK!! Congrats! Can't wait to read all about it!

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  40. CrystalApril 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    You finished and that's what matters most, not your time! congrats!!!

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  41. Jennifer SpadaforaApril 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Fricken' amazing!!!! You have done something not many people will ever do. Soak it all up! Can't wait to read all about it!

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  42. JillApril 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Congrats, Beth! Watched ya all morning and was just so thrilled you did so well considering all. Enjoy the victor - and the wine!

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  43. ErinApril 18, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I checked your time on the BAA website and was in awe that you did a 4:08! Be proud of that time.

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  44. LeauxraApril 18, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    And you were worried they would have to sweep you up at the end! You are a complete rock star.

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  45. MichelleApril 18, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Congrats - you did it!! Can't wait to read your recap!

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  46. AmyApril 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Congratulations! That's amazing! Can't wait for the recap.

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  47. CarolineApril 18, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    No Whining missy! you should be so proud! YESTERDAY you said your goal was to FINISH, you did a lot more then just finish! Who cares about the 4!?!!! I started following you while you were already injured, and I read every posts and what you did today is HUGE. I was right on my post last week: YOU ARE A TRUE WARRIOR BETH. I am a mom like you, I am in your age group and I admire what you did today. no more being hard on yourself, BE A FAN OF BETH, I know I am.

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  48. CindyApril 18, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    wooohoooooo! awesome, can't wait to read the recap!!!!

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  49. BabyWeightMyFatAssApril 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Awe inspiring!! Every time a text came through with an update about you I cheered! You did awesome today!

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  50. MoniqueApril 18, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Congratulations!!!! Can't wait for the recap :)

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  51. PearlApril 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Good job!! Can't wait to hear (read) the stories!!

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  52. Runners FuelApril 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Congrats!! Can't wait to read the report!

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  53. AndreaApril 18, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Kept screaming out your times to my hubby as they come through on email.

    We both knew you could do it! WAY TO GO, BETH.

    Can't wait to read the stories.

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  54. CrystalApril 18, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    seriously... you are a rock star!! Congrats!!

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  55. The Boring RunnerApril 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    CONGRATS!!! I can't wait to hear all about it

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  56. HeatherApril 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Great for you. I've been wondering how you were doing!!

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  57. ErikaApril 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    YEA, YEA, YEA YOU KICKED BOSTON'S ASS! No seriously, little training and you still killed it. Great job!!

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  58. MarleneApril 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Be happy! That's an incredible time given what you had to work with. Seriously. I'm just glad both hips are still attached! (they are, right?)

    Congrats, Boston Marathoner!!!!!!!!!!

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  59. MichelleApril 18, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    How is your hip feeling?

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  60. TaraApril 18, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    You ran AND there was poop involved?

    Sounds like the perfect run!

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  61. ColleenApril 18, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Congrats on finishing! Can't wait for the recap!

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  62. Vanessa @ Gourmet RunnerApril 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Congrats, you rock and stop being hard on yourself! And get some wine!
    :)

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  63. marykApril 18, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Stalker as well; you have no idea how exciting it was to watch you pass each marker - be nothing but happy on this achievement. You brought all of us along with you and we thank you for this! Now to the wine!

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  64. ihaverunApril 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    So happy for you Beth!! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!!

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  65. SarahApril 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    You are AMAZING!!! Look at that awesome time! I stalked your race splits online like a creeper and was cheering at my desk as if I knew you personally. Way to go!! You're an inspiration!

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  66. MarloApril 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to read the full report.

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  67. CarrieApril 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    YOU are an AMAZING athlete, lady! You ran a 4:08 on 20 miles a week, longest run of 15 miles, not to mention coming back from an injury of epic proportions?!? Holy sh*t -- get thee to a bottle of wine and revel in your victory!!

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  68. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    what a comeback!!! Thats a rock star time compared to most. SOak it up!

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  69. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I've told everyone today about my friend running "the Boston"! So happy for you, can't wait for a celebration back in Colorado! xoxo

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  70. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    That is absolutely amazing. I'm 24, no injuries, etc. and would have run about that time. You're old (forgive me) and have a hip fracture and ROCKED it. In awe of my running idol!

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  71. KatieApril 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Congrats Beth!! Way to show Boston what you're made of. Your determination and persistence are inspiring!

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  72. Chris KApril 18, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Yeah, shut up and accept your greatness. What you did was remarkable. The most impressive and inspiring was your dedication and commitment during your injury.

    BTW, my kid is vising Boulder next week to look at CU. Too bad for I won't be with her.

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  73. HudkinsFamilyApril 18, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Congrats! You must feel awesome! I got your 10k, 1/2, and 30k updates via texts! I was cheering you the entire way!

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  74. misszippyApril 18, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    An absolutely amazing time! You blow me away that you can do that on 20 miles/week!! Pat yourself on the back!

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  75. LindaApril 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Gorgeous day with a tailwind, 4:08 on a 26.2 TRAINING RUN???? Awesome. It was a marvelous day for a marathon, wasn't it? I really hoped you enjoyed it and so glad that there was poop involved. It was really groovy getting the email updates, too. Hope you're having some well-deserved champagne or something. Congratulations!

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  76. JoannaApril 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I was tracking you online and was so thrilled to "see" you finish! Can't wait for the race report. CONGRATS! You rose above pretty steep odds.

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  77. CarolineApril 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Beth I posted a great video of the marathon on my blog, here is the link, you can skip my boring bla bla before it and scroll at the end of the post!

    http://journeytoahalfmaraton.blogspot.com/2011/04/watch-this-great-video.html

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  78. TriciaApril 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Congrats!! Been following along though not posting comments. Very pleased for you.

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  79. ElizabethApril 18, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Checked on the Boston Marathon website using your bib number from your picture to make sure you finished safe and sound! Yeah, I was "stalking your ass" too! Can't wait to read the recap!

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  80. JasonApril 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    First I read Jeff's post about Cowboy Up, then BDDs post on his half-mary and now this....and it's not like I did not know how it ended. I tracked you all morning and like a proud coach/parent I was rooting so hard for you and updating friends on Twitter about your progress.

    You are my hero. I am serious about that. I person with a hip stress fracture who dealt with tears and pain and a PT who told her to forget about THE BOSTON and you did it anyway. You rocked it.

    Man I am so excited for you.

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  81. Running 365April 18, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Umm....say what? 4:08 and you've barely been able to train? I don't care what you think about the "4," that's pretty badass in my book.

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  82. ElizabethApril 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I confess...I followed you via the Boston Marathon runner tracker...there I was at work checking my browser like every 20 mins or so seeing where you were. I think you did awesome and you should feel so so so proud and happy about that time. Think about it. Seriously. You did great!!!!!!!!!! HUGS!!!!!!! and a glass of wine. ;-)

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  83. Fit and HungryApril 18, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I'm not shocked that you made it. Not shocked it all. Hope you're drinking wine, wino. You continue to impress me and for that, I hate you. By hate, I mean love.

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  84. StephanieApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Today was an amazing day. Thank you so much for my entry and this amazing opportunity. I am very sad that I wasn't able to thank you in person, but I will be on the look out in the airport and everywhere I go hoping to get lucky last minute. This is the most difficult race I have ever run, both mentally and physically, but it came at the perfect time of my life. You are an angel, everything has met so much to me, and I hope someday to be able to tell you this in person. I am so happy you finished, and that you had a fabulous time, and that I didn't pass you :) You rock and will forever be a hero to me!

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  85. IndiApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Congrats!!! You dug deep and finished and give all that you've been through with the injury, you did awesome!

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  86. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    2 times 4 is 8.. :)

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  87. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    woohooo! great job!!

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  88. CarlyApril 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Glad to hear you made it across the finish line in one piece!

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  89. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Congratulations! You did amazing! Your time is awesome, I'm pretty sure it would take me 5 hours to finish a marathon lol

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  90. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Awesome! Congrats Beth!

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  91. LucyApril 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    CONGRATS!!! You are amazing!!!

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  92. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  93. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    OMG Beth! I was following you via text alerts to my phone. I am so happy for you. You did it! Such a huge inspiration to me! CONGRATS!!!!

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  94. Jessica StoutApril 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I have been checking for an update all day... I am so freaking proud of you!!! Way to rock it out! Amazing!

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  95. JenniferApril 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    stalked you on and off all morning, so glad to see this post! Congratulations!!

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  96. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    You rock!!! I looked for you all over boston but didn't see you! I feel ya on the being hard on yourself! My right quad decided not to work from mile 11 on!! Dang downhills were killer I actually liked the uphill! I was so happy for you and cannot wait to here it all! Be proud!!

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  97. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I was so excited to see Athleta's tweet earlier today about your finish. :) Glad to hear it was awesome and wonderful - the mental toughness is something that you have in spades, girl. Enjoy the rest of your time in Boston!

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  98. TeamarciaApril 18, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Rock the house sista you're a Boston alum! Congrats! Can't wait to hear all about it.

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  99. The TurtleApril 18, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I'm so happy to see that you got it done. You did amazing! You are an inspiration for everyone who has ever had a running injury.

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  100. StephanieApril 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Ahhh I'm so excited and happy for you. Can't wait to hear the poop story. :)

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  101. ShawnnaApril 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I'm on vacation in Cedar Key, FL, and in between kayaking, drinking too much wine and nursing a sunburn, I made a point of accessing the wireless at our rental just so I could check your progress! So proud of you!!!

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  102. mpettisApril 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    So excited that I (and my entire 3rd grade class!) could see your time this morning! YOU DID IT!!!! I was trying to explain to someone why I run, and getting over those mental hurdles is a HUGE reason why I do it. I think your mental turning point was the cat licking/PT day--YOU decided that you were running today's race! WAY TO GO.

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  103. QApril 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    YEAH!!!! I stalked you online to see how and cheered when I saw you were finished.

    YOU ROCK.

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  104. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Yea! You DID it!! So happy for you. Now, enough about the hip fx --- time for you to move on - for everyone's sake.

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  105. shanaApril 18, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    You ROCK!!
    So glad you did it. So glad your family was there.
    Amazing.

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  106. AimeeApril 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Holy Crap! You ran a 4:08 without having really prepared and coming back from a hip fracture! YOU ARE AWESOME! I am sooooo happy for you!

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  107. JnetRunsApril 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Congrats!!! Totally stalked you online this a.m. and you did great! 4:08 is awesome with minimal training. Looking forward to the report.

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  108. RichelleApril 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I was tracking you via the Boston Marathon website today. Congratulations!

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  109. MarianneApril 18, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Congratulations! You are amazing!!

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  110. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    That was awesome! CONGRATS@

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  111. John and BeccaApril 18, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Right on!! I'm just gonna put it out there: it is kinda odd to feel so very proud of someone I've never met. I have been reading you blog for at least a year maybe two, whatever. Your dedication and self reflection have truly encouraged me to do what I enjoy. To run. Thanks for sharing and you rock! Ya you!!

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  112. TheresaApril 18, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Another web-stalker here! You are one awesome woman - I'm just speechless at your accomplishment(s). Can't wait to hear the whole story!

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  113. LisaApril 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Be proud girlfiend!! YOU ROCK! I am sure the emotional stories you have will be told over and over to your grandchildren someday. Hold on to every moment and when something else difficult comes along you can recal this time to remember that you can get through anything. This wanna be runner looks forward to your race report

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  114. JuliaApril 18, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    CONGRATS!!!! so happy for you that you can say that the hip stress fracture is in the past :) can't wait to read your race recap :) enjoy YOUR night!

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  115. TriGirlApril 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! I know you don't know me but I am so inspired by you! Way to go!! I hope you keep that high going and I will remember this when I run my first full in November! It's not about your time, it's the fact that you got through this with all the crap-pun intended-you've had to endure this year!

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  116. RunshortsApril 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    You worked hard to make it to the start and finish line - congrats!

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  117. Running in NHApril 19, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    LOVED that I got to give you a "Shut up and Run" shout out at mile 19.5....You looked strong and happy (yes!) and I nearly missed you! Your determination has paid off! Can't wait to read more!

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  118. C2IowaApril 19, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Congrats. Stalked you all day for times. My students even followed along. They asked me periodically where you were at points during the day. Great job.

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  119. BrittneyApril 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Awesome job! You ARE really hard on yourself! I would love a 4:08 marathon time, and would struggle to pull that off without a broken hip! Anyway, I know you worked hard for it and went through a lot to get there, so congrats and relish in the glory of it :)

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  120. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    i didn't see any wine but there was plenty of beer! congrats. i'm too hard on myself too so i know how you feel and it was the toughest race i've done to date. congrats!

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  121. Katie MetzlerApril 19, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Great job!!! There will be more marathons, just one hip though! Saw you run by and yelled "shut up and run, Beth!" and my friends thought I was being rude.

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  122. KitteeApril 19, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    You are very inspiring, Cannot wait to read the recap... I was sitting in a dentist chair having a tooth pulled cheering for you and all the other bloggers... I was a little loopy too... hahaha

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  123. RobinApril 19, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Congratulations! The biggest accomplishment is getting there, I think you did awesome.

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  124. LizApril 19, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Congratulations!! Can't wait for the full recap.

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  125. DebApril 19, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    CONGRATS! You are incredible, a true inspiration for me. Now go show your medal to your PT!! Can't wait to hear the full story, poop and all.

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  126. Sammie GirlApril 19, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Wine? Where? :)
    First of all, hello, Boston!!!! If you look at the marathon running population very few get to run Boston, you were there you ran it. Throw in the fact you got to deal with an injury, that makes it even more amazing.
    You did awesome, congrats and I am with DLW, make sure you show the medal to your PT!!!!!

    Congrats doing well in Boston!

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  127. Jen FeenyApril 19, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    You are amazing!!! Congrats girl!

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  128. ShawnApril 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Nice cap to a long journey!

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  129. LizApril 19, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I live in the Boston area and I watched the marathon in Newton around the 18 mile mark. I'll do all these online "creepers" who stalked your online splits one better because I saw you in person! You looked great out there and I was so excited to see someone I recognize from the blogging world!

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  130. SaraApril 19, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Congratulations on running and FINISHING Boston! Than, in and of itself, is incredible and I admire you so much for what you have accomplished. That time is amazing to me!! :) Can't wait to read your full report!!

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  131. SteveQApril 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    There are people who aren't injured who dream of running a 4:08. Nicely done!

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  132. Nike AthenaApril 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    You rock! You can stop whining - you came off an injury, little training and achieved, as SteveQ said, what many train hard to accomplish. You have so much to be proud of and look forward to. Can't wait for your poop stories.

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  133. SylApril 19, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Congrats!

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  134. Andrew OpalaApril 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    The whole world cheers with you! Congratulations hero!

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  135. Jess @ Blonde PonytailApril 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You are freaking unbelievable! that is an amazing time considering your shorten training schedule AND recovery from a stress fracture.

    I kinda sharted myself when I heard your finish time. Amazing.

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  136. JoanneApril 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    You did a great Job. It was a tough course, idon't think I'll do it again, but I have a feeling you'll want revenge. Super run Beth. You're awesome.

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  137. MarkApril 19, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    That's nothing short of awesome, considering where you were a few months ago. Fantastic job, Beth! That was an amazing comeback.

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  138. Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerApril 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    You are amazing! I think it is unbelievable that you are back from injury, with brief to say the least training you run the Boston marathon. That's enough to cheer about. Who cares about the clock...only you. We are all thrilled that you did it! Congrats!

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  139. One Does WantApril 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Congratulations, that is incredible!

    PS- check out my blog, I left you something!!

    http://blonderecession.blogspot.com/

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  140. Felice DevineApril 19, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Way to go, SUAR brain and spirit!

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  141. KatieApril 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Very awesome, congrats :)

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  142. BubblzApril 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    How awesome are you!!!!

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  143. BeckaApril 19, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    You are awesome. A few months ago you were considering not even going. Great job!

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  144. XLMICApril 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    4:08 ain't nothin' to sneeze at, lady :)

    I can't wait to hear the full deal!

    You freakin' DID IT!!!! Awesome and congrats :)

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  145. BeccaApril 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    YOU. ROCK.

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  146. The Hungry Runner GirlApril 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I am THRILLED FOR YOU!!!!

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  147. AllieBApril 19, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    YAHOO!!! Congrats to you

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  148. KatieApril 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    congrats!!! i was the one cheering your name at 26.1 and clanking a big bell! :)

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  149. Katie @ Parker ReportApril 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Good job!! Very very amazing!!! I can't wait to read all the juicy details!!

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  150. EmzApril 19, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    So
    Freaking
    Awesome.

    I. Adore. You.
    Awesome job.

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  151. d.a.r.April 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Congrats, Beth!! What a huge accomplishment!

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  152. My Own CalcuttaApril 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Spirit and mind were in full mode... great job Beth! Now comes the wine!!!

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