A couple of weeks ago, I decided to purchase a pair of lightweight racers for Boston. To be honest, I was planning to run the race in the shoes I train in – a traditional running shoe, if you will. I ran my first marathon in the same style and had no problems, so I figured I’d do the same for marathon #2. It wasn’t until a work event and a talk with my coach that I was convinced to wear something more lightweight for the race.
I bought the shoes, and was excited to test them on the track. I had a great workout – I felt really strong & ran faster splits than “projected”. But it wasn’t until I got home that I discovered why this shoe is the perfect Boston shoe.
The shoelaces read DIG DEEP – my Boston marathon mantra. I’ve been digging deep since January, when I started training for marathon #2: logging over 600 training miles, countless 800m and 1200m repeats, two 20+ mile runs and a handful of 16 milers, a new 8k PR, on tired legs, full of excitement and doubt, with one BIG goal in mind. On April 16, I’ll be digging deeper than ever as I line up to race the 116th Boston Marathon.
I’ll be nervous: dig deep
My legs will be tired and fatigued: dig deep
The hills are going to hurt: dig deep
My marathon goal is not easy: dig deep
Boston Marathon, I’ve trained hard for you. I’m ready for you. I’m going to DIG DEEP – and I’m not going down without a fight!
What’s your DIG DEEP?
facebook/tweet about your DIG DEEP with #digdeep
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Love love love the shoe laces! The color is also pretty snazzy as well. Good luck!
You are amazing and you will do great! DIG DEEP but HAVE FUN 🙂
Good luck!! Your training has been solid. You are going to rock it!!
How perfect! you’re gonna rock Boston!!
You’ve been on fire during your training runs, so you’re going to rock Boston! Have fun!!!
Mel,
Which Brooks are those? I need neutral feet!
my #DIGDEEP is “Let go, allow”
love you Mel!!! I can’t wait to hear how it goes and I am praying for you!!! xoxo
Can’t wait for the post-race report! You’ve totally got this!
You’ve put in the hard work; now all you have to do is enjoy the benefits on race day.
Are those the Launch?
Best of luck to you on Monday, run strong! 🙂
Oooh the launch!!! Just bought them!! Love at first wear! Although I race in the ST 5 racer. I love brooks color combos. Love the laces too. Did you notice the bottom says “fuel the fire”?? My first lightweight racers were saucony and said giddy-up on the bottom. Live motivating shoes!!
Love this! Just what I needed to read as I get ready to run gansett marathon and I forgot my garmin charger, so my watch is now dead;-)
I have big goals too, and I’m coming off of not running for 3 weeks from big shin splints- but I’m going to dig deep and make it happen!
Enjoy your last couple taper days and good luck Monday!!!
Dig deep is a good one. What is the brand on those shoes? I love my Brooks, but sometimes I wonder about a lightweight running shoe. (P.S. I love this font!)
Best wishes to you Mel! Dig deep and run hard! You’ll do great, so have some fun too!
That’s cool!! You will do awesome in Boston – good luck!!
Good luck to you and all the women runners. Dig deep!
i don’t know if this will be true for all marathons as I’ve only run one thus far (about to start training for number 2). While running the marathon all I wanted was a mojito? I don’t know why, I don’t drink them in real life…but I think what got me through my marathon is my ipod. also, good sneakers. Size small for the jacket if I win!
Good Luck at Boston…I am looking forward to reading your race re-cap!