From that point, I had a great time.
Every year I list my favorite marathon moments, here they are:
Let me start with the expo:
Katherine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon signed my bib. I was lucky to get her famous number of 261. Well it started with 26 then 261. She was so excited a woman had her number.
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Race Day:Before the start - We waited at St. John's Parish wearing our awesome Goodwill PJ's. We weren't allowed to have any bags at the start so we had to wear throw away clothes. I am a little bummed I had to throw away my $2 hello kitty pajama pants. They were pretty sweet!
The Starting Line - The announcer, "let's go Dana-Farber".
Mile 4 - I have always loved the biker bar in Framingham and they didn't disappoint this year with their cheers and support.
Miles 4-12 - Wow, usually we pass areas with no spectators, not today.
Mile 13 - Wellesley Scream Tunnel - Wellesley was amazing as always. The signs the girls have absolutely crack me up; "Kiss me I'm Queer", "Kiss me I give consent", "Kiss me I'm bi-curious". Here is a picture a friend took of me in the Wellesley Scream tunnel. I didn't see or hear him over all the screaming girls.
Mile 16 - Passed Team Hoyt in their last Boston Marathon
Mile 17 - There you are Dana-Farber supporters
Mile 18 (and more) - The "Go Fancy" chants. The best idea ever was to put "Fancy" on the front of my singlet.
Mile 19 - Hey Gail! "I'm going to stop to say hi and you're my excuse for stopping." Also, popsicle number 1, amazing!
Mile 20 - Olivia grabbing my hand on Heartbreak Hill and running to the top with me. There couldn't be a moment you need a friend more.
Mile 21 - There's Josh and Leah! Josh confused that I'm stopping to chit chat.
Mile 22- popsicle number 2, thank goodness, much needed!
Miles 23-24 - I think I was asleep, I don't remember them much.
Mile 24 - OMG, did I just pass Emily, Kashmir, and Mike?? Glad they screamed "Fancy Nancy" loud enough that they finally caught my attention.
Mile 24 - OMG, did I just pass Emily, Kashmir, and Mike?? Glad they screamed "Fancy Nancy" loud enough that they finally caught my attention.
Mile 25 - high fives for all of the Dana-Farber patients. A reminder of why I do this.
Mile 26 - passing Forum, the crowd there was insane.
Mile 26.2 - Holy Crap, I finally finished! Slowly but surely I finished in 4:18. I'm completely proud of that because I decided this was a day for no disappointments, only victories!
I will likely be taking some time off from marathons for awhile. It has been a fun and challenging road but it's time for a break
As of today I have raised over $6000 this season for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and as a team we have raised a record of over $6 million dollars. I'm still $3000 away from my goal of $9000. If you're interested in donating please visit my personal page rundfmc.org/2014/nancys. I am so honored to have been apart of this organization for the past four years. Thank you for all of your support.
Mile 26 - passing Forum, the crowd there was insane.
Mile 26.2 - Holy Crap, I finally finished! Slowly but surely I finished in 4:18. I'm completely proud of that because I decided this was a day for no disappointments, only victories!
I will likely be taking some time off from marathons for awhile. It has been a fun and challenging road but it's time for a break
As of today I have raised over $6000 this season for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and as a team we have raised a record of over $6 million dollars. I'm still $3000 away from my goal of $9000. If you're interested in donating please visit my personal page rundfmc.org/2014/nancys. I am so honored to have been apart of this organization for the past four years. Thank you for all of your support.
