We're sharing BQ stories as we get closer to the Boston Marathon. You can submit yours here at the link in the bio!
Today's story comes from jacobrbeard:
I participated in the 2017 Indy Monumental Marathon for my first marathon ever. I wore leggings and it was a huge mistake because at mile 18 I had to make a complete stop to take them off. It’s safe to say that I did not get the time that I wanted and knew I had to come back for another year in 2018.
The ultimate end goal for me was to get a BQ. I put in the training and all the hard work leading up to November. It was no easy task especially since I’m a senior in college at Miami University. I ran the race and surprised myself with a time of 2:58:50. I sprinted the last half mile and crossed the finish line in tears. A lot of people don’t realize that they changed the qualifying times from 3:05:00 to 3:00:00 during this year’s training cycle. I couldn’t believe it when I saw the time crossing the finish line and I can’t wait to co...
Suggested Credits
Tags, Events, and Projects