# @courtkramer39 on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXu-VwijcNo
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-29T23:26:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Courtney Kramer (@CourtKramer39) — https://gondola.cc/CourtKramer39

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Boston Marathon Recap time, 2024 vs 2026 edition, Part 1! 🌟 

Starting the race this year, I came in with 300+ miles of training under my belt. Speed training, hill training, rest and recovery all mixed in. I stuck pretty close to my plan. I weighed around 20lbs less than 2024, and it made a difference. I was in better shape, and more confident remembering the course from 2024. I was determined for a better race, and set myself up for success.

The start flew. Downhill with some climbs, I honestly couldn’t believe how good I felt. Next thing you know, I’m getting close to 10 miles and knew I had to make the decision for a quick restroom stop. I was feeling strong, even with a brief pause, and got back out on course ready to keep chugging along. The entire time, I’m leap frogging with my dad and brother, and when I got out of the restroom, saw them about a half mile ahead, and had to catch back up to them. I did just after the half. In 2024, I was toasted after 5 miles. Not great when you have an entire 21 miles left. 

Throughout the hills leading into Wellesley and beyond, I found a lovely woman named Angela I was able to run with for a bit. She was so sweet, and I’m pretty sure snagged her wmmajors 6th Star that day! 

I’m almost at the halfway point when all of a sudden, I feel a tap on my back- it was fellow shokzusa #ShokzStar #ChasingStars genelynjaye! We were able to stick around each other for the entire rest of the race (see her behind me striking a pose in slide 4?), and I am so glad we got to feed off each other for that last half of the race. Seeing a familiar face for so long pushed me to keep going- something I certainly didn’t have in 2024. So grateful for the running community I’m a part of!

Photo locations: 
📸1️⃣ Brookline, apx mile 24
📸2️⃣ Natick mile 10.5 and Wellesley just after 13.1
📸3️⃣ Newton mile 19ish and Newton mile 17.4 (Firehouse)
📸4️⃣ Boston, 1 Mile to Go!

#bostonmarathon #boston130 #abbottwmm

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chasingstars, bostonmarathon, boston130, abbottwmm, shokzstar

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