Well I did it! In Kelowna yesterday I ran the marathon in 3:19:20 and qualified for the 2010 Boston Marathon which will take place two weeks after my 40th birthday. I have always wanted to visit Boston but have never had a reason. So at the start of the summer I decided I would try and qualify for the Boston Marathon and that would give me reason enough for a visit. The only catch was I had never run a marathon before. After a trial run in Edmonton in which I had pacing issues which lead to cramping and missing the time by 6 minutes I ran a smarter race in Kelowna on a fairly punishing, hilly course. I know it is a nice accomplishment just to finish the marathon but I must admit that making the time for Boston gives me some extra satisfaction and seems like a really nice way to spend my 40th birthday.
