# @indymonumental on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvwake6nx8n
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72663998-indymonumental-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-04-02T14:27:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Beyond Monumental (@indymonumental) — https://gondola.cc/indymonumental

## Caption

We're sharing BQ stories as we head toward the Boston Marathon! If you have a great story to share about qualifying (or if you're trying this year!) submit it to the link in the bio!

Today's story is from Stephanie (smtrue23 ):
I ran my first Boston Marathon at the age of 53 in 2018. I finished in a decent time (4:01) but don't remember the finish. I likely suffered from hypothermia in the crazy Boston weather. I wanted a do-over as I don't remember the last five miles in particular. I had a strong qualifier for 2019, but that was too soon. I entered the 2018 Indy Monumental with a goal to qualify for the 2020 #BostonMarathon. I trained hard for my second CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon as I absolutely love everything about this course, including staying in the lovely (and clean) downtown area and walking to the start. I not only BQ'd but I PR'd by a little over 5 minutes (3:41:45) thanks to some great pacers. I love this marathon and will be back!
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#bemonumental #runindy #indyrunner #marathon #marathontraining #bq #runner #runnersofig #inspiration #boston #run

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indyrunner, boston, marathon, bq, runnersofig, runindy, bostonmarathon, runner, marathontraining, run, inspiration, bemonumental

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