# @indymonumental on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BwHwp5sHkVU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72663979-indymonumental-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-04-11T16:03:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Beyond Monumental (@indymonumental) — https://gondola.cc/indymonumental

## Caption

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 come back for another year.
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#bemonumental #boston #bq #marathontraining #runindy #indyrunner #loveindy #runner

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loveindy, indyrunner, boston, bq, runindy, runner, marathontraining, bemonumental

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