{Marathon Monday}

marathon monday means something different to most of the world this year.  

today is the 118th running of the Boston Marathon, but one that has so much more meaning than ever before.  Qualifying for Boston is like the holy grail for marathon runners (at least for me!)  it is  something that i will most likely never do.  however, the strength of the running community and their support of the Boston Marathon after last years tragedy has been amazing.

i have a few blog friends living in the boston area, and it has been super neat to see their pictures of the downtown area and the finish line!  Check out Caroline's blog or her articles on Bostinno or Becky's blog for more marathon info this week.  {and they are both great reads too!}

the strength of the running community and their support of the Boston Marathon after last years tragedy has been amazing.  the running community has never been stronger.  all of these photos leave me so full of emotion.  

{all boston marathon photos via the Boston Marathon Facebook page}

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marathon monday is also bringing about my very own set of emotions.  

i am 6 days out from my race day.  i know i am ready, i've done my training... but i still can't harness the butterflies that i have been feeling on and off this week! 

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i can't wait to run get to nashville, and hopefully have the chance to run along that beautiful skyline.  the weather forecast has drastically improved {from a 70% chance of rain, to sunny and mid-70s}.  so, other than the nervous butterfly's and the mile long list of things i have to do this week... 

i am ready!  

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bring it Nashville!

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