Next up: No. 15
To say I’ve been distracted this week is an understatement. I can’t believe I’m heading to Boston tomorrow! What a long, strange trip it’s been. This will most likely be my last post for several days, but I plan on posting updates on Facebook. In the meantime, check out the Runner’s Lounge podcast featuring four Boston-bound runners, including yours truly.
As for my goals for the race, of course I have several tiers. I doubt I have another BQ in me right now, and besides, I think I’ll want to enjoy the experience and take it slow. But who knows — perhaps I’ll get caught up in the excitement. My heel is holding up well, and I’ve been taking this week easy. We may have to deal with wind and rain on Patriot’s Day, but I’m used to that. If you’d like to track me, I’m bib #19631.
Here’s the breakdown of my tiered goals:
- The “Who do you think you are, Deena?” goal: sub 3:54:34 (a PR)
- The “Lay off the crack pipe, woman” goal: 3:54:34-3:59:59 (sub 4 hour)
- The “Pretty optimistic, aren’t ya?” goal: 4:00:00-4:00:59 (BQ)
- The “It’s a stretch considering my training” goal: 4:01:00-4:09:59 (beats the time of the No. 10 finisher in the very first Boston Marathon in 1897)
- The “That’s a reasonable challenge (and most realistic)” goal: 4:10:00-4:15:18 (beats my North Olympic time)
- The “You never know what race day will bring” goal: 4:15:19-4:25:00 (still a good race, but not as fast as I hope)
- The “Started out too fast, didn’t ya?” goal: 4:25:01-4:35:00
- The “What — did you stop to kiss the Wellesley girls?” goal: 4:35:01-4:45:00
- The “Ruh Roh — something’s wrong” goal: 4:45:01+
Wish me luck!
April 16th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I am so excited for you!!!! You will do great!
April 16th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Best of luck to you!! I’ll be cheering you on from my cube at work. I won’t lie…Monday is going to be a lot of Boston Stalking and not a lot of Actual Working. 🙂
April 16th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Being new to the marathon scene, I’ve never had a dog in this fight before. It’s fun and exciting, and I know you’ll do well. Hope to join you next year along with Rikki and Marie.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
This is going to be fun to watch.
Good hunting and have a great time!
i think you’re Deena Kastor. Go for it!
April 16th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Betsy, I am so excited for (and jealous of) you. I can’t wait to hear all about it. I know you will do great. Good Luck and Enjoy! I also hope to be with you next year along with Rikki and Cheri…that would be so cool..wouldn’t it?
April 17th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Best of luck Betsy! Love how you have laid all of those goals out there. Have a great time out there!!!!
April 17th, 2009 at 5:36 am
Love the goal breakdown!! I will be tracking you and cheering for you…good luck!!
April 17th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Wishing you the best of luck Betsy! I know that your going to rock Boston!
April 17th, 2009 at 6:42 am
No matter how you finish, making it to Boston is an amazing accomplishment and I am so happy for you. Enjoy every step, buy some cool Boston Marathon gear, and be ready to tell us all about it!
April 17th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Girl – we have the same exact goals!!!! I hope we can make them come true! I still need a race in Washington – so I want to talk about this fall with you as far as what is up and coming – preferably small. See you on Sunday!!!! My cell is 678-763-2721. I am staying with Judy at the Buckminster Hotel on Beacon st outside Kenmore Square.
April 17th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Good luck and Enjoy the experience!
April 17th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Oh, and punch Beardsley if you see him.
April 17th, 2009 at 10:44 am
GOOD LUCK!!!
April 18th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Betsy woman, GOOD LUCK!!!! I’ve been looking at the Women’s BQ thread and only paying attention to the top portion, forgot about the other section with your name there. Have a fantastic race, bring home zillions of great memories and I can’t wait to read your report. Woohoo Betsy!!!!!
April 20th, 2009 at 3:46 am
Hope the race went well!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!!
April 20th, 2009 at 5:11 am
Run girl, run!! SO happy for you!!!