Boston Marathon 2014

It's hard to believe Boston has come and gone!  20 Team Athena friends ran Boston this year and we had such an amazing weekend… hard to put into words the experience we shared. 

The energy was in Boston was incredible and the people so welcoming and happy to have us there.  The crowds were 10-12 people deep cheering and waving signs... handing out water, ice, gatorade, oranges, popsicles, baby wipes… and encouragement to every runner out there. It was truly unbelievable.

Nicole and her stick, lacrosse ball, KT tape, stim machine… everything a marathoner needs to keep it together until race day! :)

 Waiting for Kim to start the BAA 5k

 Picking up bibs at the Expo!

 Buddies!

 The whole city was covered with Boston Strong and other signs supporting the race...

 Part of the finish line...

 After dinner Saturday night...

 Race morning -- Athlete's Village

 Warm day, challenging course… done! 3:25:36! Happy!

 Watched the last finishers cross the finish line… so inspiring!

Some of the strongest and toughest women I know… so much love and respect for each of them!

 Couple of race pix… This was around mile 25...

Just out of the hills… maybe mile 21?

Amazing weekend… amazing experience I will always cherish. Such an honor to be in Boston and part of something so special - especially after last year's events. Feeling a little of the post marathon blues… but know my body needs a break. Looking forward to some fun, easy running for a while!