Boston Marathon Race Recap, Part 5: I was not cool with that mile. 5:02 was much too fast much too soon for me. The field wasn’t slowing down either. The race continued to press. I knew that if I kept up that pace I would be toast. I made a decision. One that is never easy to do in any race: to let the front pack go. I hate these moments because you don’t know if you are truly making the right decision. In 2023 for instance, I went with the surge and found myself in the Top 5 the rest of the way. If I hadn’t made that move, I wouldn’t have been able to compete for the win. That’s what I was thinking about when making my choice. 💭These are different circumstances than 2023 though, Emma. If you go with this move any longer you are 100% going to implode. Listen to your body. As I was having this inner monologue, I heard: 🗯️Run smart, run your race 💭Was that me? Am I thinking out loud?? It was not my mind speaking truths, but sarahall3 speaking to callirianne 💭You’re right Sa...