Photos from 2013

The moments that changed my life forever

I had just crossed the finish line when it happened. At the time I was so excited since I had a personal best by 7 minutes and finally broke 4 hours with a 3:58 finish.  After I crossed the finish line I saw my coach and gave him a hug, I continued down the finish shoot getting my medal and mylar blanket. 
I then heard and and felt what seemed like a cannon, I looked behind me and saw a cloud of smoke go up in the air.

Happy Memories of 2013

It's so unfortunate the circumstances surrounding the bombing of the Boston Marathon finish line. You'll read in my next post my terrifying experiences on Monday.  I am just remembering some of the fun I had during my race on Monday.  I had the race of my life, finishing 7 minutes faster than I ever had before, finally finishing a marathon in under 4 hours, I had so much fun seeing so many funny things during the race but I now find it difficult to be excited about any of it.  Now that I'm remembering the good parts, I want to share some of my happy and funny memories with you.
First. Just after I started,

The final stretch

Wow, less than a week until I run another 26.2 miles.  I feel like time flew.  To track me race day text the word "Runner" to 345-678.  You'll receive a text back, reply with my bib # "23353".  You can also track me online at baa.org.  My ultimate goal is to finish in under 4 hours.  Fingers crossed. Time for me to start resting up.  Only a few short runs until the big day.  Thank you for all of your support and generous donations.  If you haven't yet donated and would still like to, it's not too late, go to rundfmc.org./2013/nancys.

Happy Cancerversary Mom!

Two years post chemo and my Mom is doing great.  It's a big milestone.  The type of cancer she had usually returns within two years if it's going to return.  Next milestone is the 5 year mark.  Yay Mommy!

I need your help.....

Thank you so much for all your support and donations.  I still need your help to reach my goal of $8500.  I appreciate anything you can do, no donation is too small.  Please go to rundfmc.org/2013/nancys to make your donation.  Thank you so much for bringing us closer to a cure!

Taper Training

Well I've been so busy training, fundraising and working that I haven't updated my blog for some time now.  My training has gone well.  Only 2 weeks, 2 days until the marathon, yikes!  For the next two weeks I will train less and less until race day to let my body recover from all the difficult training.  I get a bit antsy during the taper, always nervous that I'm loosing fitness from all my hard work.  I also have to watch what I eat since I was burning 3000 a day with many hours of training and while tapering you're not burning as many calories.  I always give up alcohol and unhealthy food during the taper.  I'm already craving cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, pizza and wine.  I can't wait to indulge in my favorite foods.  If you would like to track me during the race text "runner" to 345678, then after you receive a text, respond with my bib number 23353.  You'll be updated when I pass the 10K, half-marathon, 30K, and finish.  I hope you will make it out marathon day to cheer me on.  Here are a few photos from my training runs.....

Beauty Bash Success

Thank you to everyone who came out for Beauty Bash Cancer Benefit.  It was a huge success and raised nearly $4000.