Wednesday, September 11, 2013

This.Just.Happened.

On my journey to get a BQ, all I could focus on was the time. 
The time I needed to run to even qualify to apply for registration into The Boston Marathon.

The overwhelming emotions I had that day I ran a 16 minute PR and earned my first BQ(Marshall University Marathon 11/11/12)--It was nothing short of incredible. I wondered what, if anything could come close to that feeling. 

Today it became much more real.



On the journey to get "that time" I forgot about the fact that the journey didn't end there. 

There was still this day, where my 14 minute buffer allowed me to register on day 3. 

There is still race day, running through the streets of Boston and experiencing the magic of Boylston street. 

It seems fitting to register for Boston on the anniversary of 9/11/01. Just as we didn't back down then, we won't back down after the events in Boston this year. I know that both are 2 very different events, and nothing can compare to the tragedy of 9/11 but what I am saying is both events brought out the patriotism, strength and pride. 
There is no end to the pride I feel today, to be running the 2014 Boston Marathon.

I feel like the journey is just starting, and I have never been more excited. 
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42 comments:

  1. Amy LaurenSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    This is so awesome :). I think it's great you got to register on the 9-11 anniversary too. Just like NYC vowed to move on after 9-11, it's like your own little way of vowing to move on after the Boston attacks this year. Good luck with training for Wineglass this week and looking ahead to Boston- yippee!

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  2. CheapRunnerMikeSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    So exciting! Congratulations Laura

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  3. CheapRunnerMichelleSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Yeah! Congratulations!!!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS! This so awesome! And I think it is fitting to register for this today. Can't stop us.

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  5. Jenna @urbanfitopiaSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    This is awesome! So excited for you!

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  6. KierstenSeptember 11, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Yahoo!! I will be there as a volunteer handing out water somewhere on the course.

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:48 AM

      Yay!! That's awesome you'll be volunteering! P.S. Your package came yesterday! I'm sending yours today!

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  7. Laura @ Mommy run fastSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    So excited for you!! I'm torn, thinking I should hold off til 2015 but I really want to be there!! Maybe I'll put my name in just to see what happens...

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  8. misszippySeptember 11, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Awesome! Congrats! Boston is an experience like no other--you're going to love it!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:49 AM

      I have a feeling you are right, nothing is going to compare!

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  9. Mindy BobeSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Awesome girl! You so deserve this!!!

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  10. Amy @ Long Drive JourneySeptember 11, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! Girl you totally deserve it!! I can't wait to live vicariously through you!

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  11. TwynMawrMomSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    WOOHOO! I didn't even know what a BQ was until I read this! HAHAhahaha...I was like, "Burger Queen???" ;)

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  12. RunToTheFinishSeptember 11, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    YEAHHH that is so awesome and I can't even imagine how excited you must be right now!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      Thanks! I haven't even grasped how excited I am, LOL!

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  13. Angela @ Happy Fit MamaSeptember 11, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    YAYAYAYAYAYAYYAY!!!!! Congrats!

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  14. Danielle @ Dani CakesSeptember 11, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Awesome awesome awesome!!! Congrats lady :) Maybe we'll see each other while we're up there! You are going to love every moment of the weekend!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      That would be so awesome if we could meet up!!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    So exciting, congrats!

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  16. Lora @ Crazy Running GirlSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    So awesome!! Congrats!! I hope I see you there... :) Fingers majorly crossed I get in!!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks! When can you enter?? My fingers are crossed!

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  17. KateSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    This is so exciting, congratulations and good luck!

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  18. Run, Karla, Run!September 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    So exciting! I have goosebumps for you! I hope I'll be there to cheer you on. My husband will get to register on Monday if the race isn't full by then. Fingers crossed!

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    1. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks Karla! My fingers are crossed for your hubs!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    I can only imagine that feeling! Good for you and congragutlations!! All the best as you continue this journey!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Congrats Laura!! I'm so excited for you!

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  21. Runaway Bridal PlannerSeptember 12, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Very exciting! I honestly thing next year's Boston will be an absolutely amazing experience, you are so lucky you are going to get to be there and experience it all!

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  22. HollieSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I know you are going to do great things. 100%.

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  23. UnknownSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Awesome!!! Congratulations!! I know you are going to rock it :) I dream of just spectating Boston some day :)

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Congratulations! It does seem fitting that you registered on 9/11.

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  25. steenaSeptember 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Congrats on the registration! I know what a huge honor it is to qualify for it. Very cool!

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  26. steenaSeptember 22, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    Congrats on the registration! I know what a huge honor it is to qualify for it. Very cool!

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