Together we could break this trap, We’ll run till we drop, baby we’ll never go back!

I HAD to use these lyrics as I swear between the Rock and Roll San Diego Expo and Marathon, I probably heard "Born To Run" a million times! What a wonderful weekend we had!

This race was a very important race as Matt, Bradford, and Dan were all trying to qualify for Boston, and without making you wait, they ALL DID!!!  I am not going to be too wordy, I will let you look at fun pics instead, but I will share a bit about Matt's race.

Matt was feeling great going into this marathon.  We got to the start line at about 5am

*Thanks to my wonderful sis and her boyfriend Brian who woke up so early to support Matt!!*

All of the guys were in corral 2.  DK was with them as he was banditing the entire 26.2 miles to pace the fellas.

I jumped on the course with Matt at mile 11 and he was looking SO strong. I talked to him for a bit, he wasn't out of breath and was averaging a 7:08 pace, he needed 7:15's, so all was well.  I admit I did bandit some of the race but I will say that I used all my own water, gatorade, and gels. I also made sure not to be annoying or get in anyone's way.  I was trying to be a good bandit.

Anywho, we made it over to Fiesta Island at about mile 17 and the clouds had burned off already. It was getting very hot and there was no shade. I was really worried about Matt at this point. He and the sun do not get along so well. He had slowed a little bit, but still had great form and was hitting his paces pretty close. He was staying with me and his body was not hurting, so all in all, he still had more in him!  At mile 24 we started to pick it up a bit and I could not stop from crying as I was (am) SO proud of him. I knew he had it in the bag at this point and I was getting ready to jump back into the crowd. He shouted "Cross with me!" So together, we came across the finish line at 3:09:48. He had 1 minute and 12 seconds to spare for his Boston Qualification! Bradford and DK came in next at 3:10:46 and Dan came in with a new PR at 3:14. Wendy PR'd in the half too, she rocked that thang! Our friends Lisa and Todd smoked the 1/2 marathon as well! Big shout out to Brandon, Blake, and Angela who same out to support Matt. That was so awesome and just made the race even more special for him!

Wow, what a celebration!!! We were all elated!!! Looks like its Boston again for us in Spring!

The following days were spent at Hamilton's post race,

the Del,

drinking Sangria at El Camino

and the beach!!

Gosh, I sure do love California!  Matt's plan is to not do another full marathon until Boston. He wants to try some shorter distances and half marathons for the time being. Oh yeah, he also wants to break 3 hours at Boston...

Next up- Summer Series 5k this Sunday! I am hoping to race this one a tad smarter. Ugh.

Runningly Yours,