Boston–short version
I have several uncompleted drafts of our trip that will be finished and posted eventually, but I just wanted to give a quick update about the race…
Official time: 4:02.59
I cannot even begin to say how amazing the marathon was. My favorite marathon by far! Even when I knew that I wasn’t going to finish under 4, I was still so incredibly thrilled with everything about the race. I’d always thought that finishing over 4 would crush my spirit, but by that point I was just so excited with the joy of the run I barely noticed the time.
I am overwhelmingly grateful that I was able to experience the Boston Marathon.
Best. Race. EVER!


well, i’m sad that i didn’t get to meet you, but i was cheering at 26.1.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I am so glad to read those words! I was concerned as I watched your time, because sometimes you DO over-analyze a bad episode. I am so proud of you, and I’m SO happy you’re enjoying the experience. For my part, I NEVER thought I would actually turn on a marathon on TV to watch, but you’re right, it actually WAS compelling, even if they didn’t show clips of my niece in between those of the leaders.
I DO think you need to run the San Diego marathon again….
I’m so glad you had a good race. By the time you get to run Boston, who cares about time?
YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA~!!!! I totally stalked you the entire race!!! I’m so stinking proud of you and can’t wait to see you in a few weeks!!!!! Great job chica!!!!
I’m SO glad you had a wonderful experience. That what this race is all about! Congrats, Boston Marathoner!!
Yay! Love the picture, and love your enthusiasm – can’t wait for the full race report!
Yay!! So jealous! And i’m so glad to hear that it was such a great experience. And good to hear that it’s definitely something to work hard for! Glad you had such a good day and can’t wait to hear more about it!!!
yay! glad to hear that it was amazing and waiting on that full recap!
yay!! so exciting!! I was following everyone yesterday and i was so thrilled for you all!!
Congrats! So awesome!
First, sorry I have been MIA, but I am so glad to hear your hubby is doing okay. I hope he is back to normal very soon!
Second, YAY, Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Congrats girl! I thought of you tons yesterday. I couldn’t agree with your more. Boston is SO special!
So so so so happy for you, girl! So proud. So happy. Yay yay yay!
Congrats girlfriend you rocked it!!!!
Congrats lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I looked for you but didn’t see you!
Yayy can’t wait to read your entire recap!!
I’m so proud of you!!!!!! I tracked you the whole way via text! You have accomplished a lot, and you have much to be proud of. Love you, G!
Dude! You are amazing!!! So happy/proud for/of you!!!
You have an awesome attitude, Mrs. Dawn!! I LOVED talking to you over the phone-every minute of it. Your photo is so glowing!! Can’t wait to read your full story.
Safe travels to you!
I’m so glad!! I prayed for you Monday morning pre-race and at every SMS update that I got (so every 10km)– that you would have a fun time, run enjoyably, and just soak up the experience. Sounds as though those prayers were answered!
Can’t wait to hear more about it!
Congratulations!!! I’m so happy that you loved Boston and had a great time running it! I can’t wait to hear the full recap! I hope you are getting lots of rest and basking in the glory of your accomplishment. You are a Boston Marathoner!
You did GREAT! It is by no means an easy run. We put it all out there and did it! YAY! Good job.
Way to go girl!!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the deets!!!!!!!1
Congratulations!!!!!!!! And you look great!!!!!
Way to go G!!!! I’m so proud of you!!! Excited to hear the details
woo hoo! (sorry i’m a little behind)