#RnRDC Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k, Expo, Spectator & Volunteer Recaps

Freudian slip? Somehow I put Leah's name on my bib!

Unfortunately, putting Leah's name on my bib did not help me run as fast as she did at the Chicago Marathon. I know I ran my best, but I am disappointed that I failed to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ) on my 10th attempt on Saturday, March 12. 

Unofficial finish time: 4:00:23

A lot can change in 1/2 mile splits

Incapacitating stomach pain and nausea overwhelmed me after mile 20 and it took every bit of strength I had remaining to keep running (or walking) towards the finish line of my 20th marathon. 

While I am disappointed that I failed to reach my goal, I know that I gave it my all. My legs felt great the day after the marathon even though the unrelenting nausea continued. I'm not sure if it's my gastroparesis, a virus or something else, but I hope to find a way to run through any nausea and stomach pain next time. 

I admit that I contemplated giving up my goal to BQ, but I just can't stop chasing that unicorn. I have one last chance to BQ at the Rivanna Greenbelt Marathon on Saturday, September 10 and I will train my best so that I don't hit "the wall" again.

Won't wash this shirt touched by Greg Dulli

While I failed to reach my BQ goal, it's not too late to help me reach my fundraising goal. 

So close to reaching my fundraising goal!

Text "LEMONADE E1121983" to "85944" to donate $10 by phone.

Fighting childhood cancer one text at a time!

Or, donate $2 or more online: www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1121983

Running in memory of GG and Michael

No donation is too small to fight childhood cancer with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation! 

Did you run, cheer or volunteer during the Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon, Half or 5K? Tell us about your experience (or share you link to your recap) in the comments. Comments will be posted after review. 

30 #RnRDC Recaps
(updated 4/1/2016)
Listed alphabetically by blog or website

ABC2 News - Recapping the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Washington DC
abc2news.com/sports/recapping-the-rock-n-roll-marathon-in-washington-dc

Be the Dog - Rock 'n' Roll Washington, D.C.: It’s a Good Life
bethedog.ninja/blog/2016/3/14/bdkz0u2i8uifnwsus81bc4zf0ak796

Bill's Running Shoes - Mental Lapse Rock 'n' Roll Washington DC Race Report
billrunningshoes.blogspot.com/2016/03/mental-lapse-rock-n-roll-washington-dc.html

The Cadence Kitchen - RnR DC Race Report
thecadencekitchen.com/blog/2016/3/15/rnr

Famous DC - Rock 'n' Roll Souls
famousdc.com/2016/03/14/rock-n-roll-dc/ 

Fannetastic Food - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon 2016 Race Recap
fannetasticfood.com/2016/03/15/rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-2016-race-recap/

From Dancing to Running - 2016 Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
dancingtorunning.com/2016/03/23/2016-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-recap/

The Glass Slipper Catalyst - Rock 'n' Roll DC Expo Volunteer Experience
rundisneybelle14.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/rock-n-roll-d-c-expo-volunteer-experience/

The Glass Slipper Catalyst - Rock 'n' Roll DC 5k Recap
rundisneybelle14.wordpress.com/2016/03/18/rock-n-roll-5k-recap/

Hardcore Running Princess - Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon Recap
emilygerard.com/index.php/2016/03/12/rock-n-roll-dc-marathon-recap/

Jay Knight Life - Rock 'n' Roll DC 2016 Race Recap
jayknightlife.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-2016-race-recap.html

Kat Runs DC - Race Review Recap - 2016 Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
katrunsdc.com/race-review-recap-2016-rock-n-roll-d-c-half-marathon/

Life Lists and Labels - Let's Rock, Let's Rock, Today
lifelistsandlabels.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/lets-rock-lets-rock-today/

Mar on the Run - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon Recap
marontherun.com/2016/03/14/race-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon/

Mat Miles Medals - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon - 5 years running
matmilesmedals.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-2016-5-years-running/

MCM Mama Runs - 47th Lifetime Half Marathon - RnR DC 2016
mcmmamaruns.com/2016/03/16/lifetime-half-marathon-47-rnr-dc-2016/

Mile Posts - Rock n Roll DC by the Garmin Numbers
mile-posts.com/running/rock-n-roll-dc-by-the-garmin-numbers.html

Move for Hunger - Doing Good at Rock ‘n’ Roll DC – Again!
moveforhunger.org/40605-2/

Out and About - 2016 Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
emmers712.blogspot.com/2016/03/2016-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-race.html

Photo Run - DC Rock 'n' Roll
photorun.net/index.php?content=photodisplay&id=3030&event=DC_Rock-n-Roll

Run the Bar - Tuesday Training - Rock 'n' Roll DC Recap
runthebarblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/22/tuesday-training-rock-n-roll-dc-recap/

Run Freckles Run - Race Recap: The Rock 'n' Roll DC Marathon - Peter's Perspective

runfrecklesrun.com/2016/03/race-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-marathon.html

Run with No Regrets - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon Recap
runwithnoregrets.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-recap/

Run Steff Run - Rock 'n' Roll DC Expo and We Run Social
runsteffrun.com/2016/03/rock-n-roll-dc-expo-and-we-run-social.html

Run Steff Run - Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon
runsteffrun.com/2016/03/the-2016-rock-n-roll-dc-half-

Running, And Enjoying the Journey - Rock and Roll DC Half Marathon
runningandenjoying.blogspot.com/2016/03/2016-rock-and-roll-dc-half-marathon.html

She's Going the Distance - The Almost PR Rock 'n' Roll DC Recap
shesgoingthedistance.com/2016/03/17/the-almost-pr-rock-n-roll-dc-12-recap/

Sunny Stride Up - Race Weekend Rock 'n' Roll DC Half
sunnystrideup.com/2016/03/15/race-weekend-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-half/

Women's Running - Photos of Runners at Rock 'n' Roll DC

womensrunning.competitor.com/2016/03/photos/runners-at-rock-n-roll-d-c_56050

Writing, Reading, Running - Race Recap: Rock 'n' Roll DC Half Marathon

writingreadingrunning.wordpress.com/2016/03/14/race-recap-rock-n-roll-dc-half-marathon-2016/

Photo by Josh Drobnyk
Classic #ThisTown sign at the #RnRDC marathon