# @indymonumental on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/BwC68DTnGJ9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72663982-indymonumental-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-04-09T18:56:39.000+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 your story at the link in the bio!

Today's story comes from a runner who's had a Monumental finish EVERY year of the event, Jen Knife (Pretzelrunner) :

I’m a Monumental Marathon/Half Marathon “legacy” runner, so when I was trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon I knew I wanted it to be at the Monumental Marathon. I started running late in life, and have never been a “fast” runner, but after hiring a coach and YEARS of training I made my 1st BQ attempt in 2016. It was a perfect day to race that day! I needed a 3:55 or better to qualify and I finished with a 3:51:37!! So many people assured me that was plenty of cushion to get in, but as it turned out I literally had zero seconds to spare, I qualified with the EXACT BQ cut off time for the 2018 Boston Marathon (3 minute and 23-second cushion). Thank you Monumental Marathon for the perfect course to attempt a BQ!! It was a day I’ll never forget!! --
#bemonumental #boston #bq #marathontraining #runindy #indyrunner #loveindy #runner

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

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