Many thanks to all the staff, volunteers, spectators, runners and police officers at the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday. I was blow away - pardon the pun ;-) - by all the support!
I'm currently gathering my thoughts to share the long story of my 22nd marathon. In the meantime, here's the short story:
Since 2013, I failed 11 attempts to qualify for the Boston Marathon (BQ). On Sunday, November 20, I finally succeeded at my 12th attempt and qualified for the 2018 Boston Marathon at the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon!
I'm so very grateful for every opportunity to help fight childhood cancer one mile at a time with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Team Lemon. Thanks to all who have donated to our fundraising pages since we started running with Team Lemon in 2012 in memory of Leah's brother-in-law, Michael, and our grandmother, GG.
I'm also very grateful for the opportunity to run the 2017 Boston Marathon with Leah as a charity runner with Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (#RunDFMC) to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
No donation is too small to help fight cancer & 100% of every dollar raised by the #RunDFMC team supports the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Any donation is greatly appreciated. And, I'll match every donation until I reach my first fundraising goal of $5,000. Donate $2 (or more) here: runDFMC.org/2017/malindah/
I'm so very grateful for every opportunity to help fight childhood cancer one mile at a time with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Team Lemon. Thanks to all who have donated to our fundraising pages since we started running with Team Lemon in 2012 in memory of Leah's brother-in-law, Michael, and our grandmother, GG.
I'm also very grateful for the opportunity to run the 2017 Boston Marathon with Leah as a charity runner with Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (#RunDFMC) to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
No donation is too small to help fight cancer & 100% of every dollar raised by the #RunDFMC team supports the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Any donation is greatly appreciated. And, I'll match every donation until I reach my first fundraising goal of $5,000. Donate $2 (or more) here: runDFMC.org/2017/malindah/
Did you write a race recap? Share your link in the comments and we'll add to our lists.
Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K Reviews on Facebook facebook.com/pg/PhiladelphiaMarathon/reviews/
Rothman Institute 8K
Rothman Institute 8k; Race Recap by Mastering Running
masteringrunning.com/blog/2016/11/22/rothman-8k-race-recap
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recaps (listed alphabetically by blog/website)
Philadelphia Half Marathon on BibRave.com
bibrave.com/races/philadelphia/6460#.WDZaZeArLIU
Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Report by The Daily Fitness Journal
thedailyfitnessjournal.com/2016/11/race-report-philadelphia-half-marathon.html
Going with the Flow - Thoughts from the Philly Half Marathon with Coach Teresa
evolvecoachingsystems.com/news/2016/11/30/going-with-the-flow-thoughts-from-the-philly-half-marathon-with-coach-teresa
Philadelphia Half Marathon (1:27.44) by Fueled by LOLZ
fueledbylolz.com/2016/11/22/philadelphia-half-marathon-127-44/
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap by Lisa Catton
lisacatton.com/?p=1144
2016 Philly Half Marathon by Love Life Surf
lovelifesurf.com/philly-half-marathon/
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap by Scoot A Doot
scootadoot.org/2016/11/21/philadelphia-half-marathon-2016-recap/
Philadelphia Marathon Recaps (listed alphabetically by blog/website)
Philadelphia Marathon Review by BibRave
bibrave.com/races/philadelphia#.WDocrPkrLIU
The Philly Marathon by Candid Celebrations
candidcerebrations.com/the-philly-marathon/
Relax: Nothing is Under Control by Dashing Whippets
dashingwhippets.org/2016/11/29/relax-nothing-is-under-control/
Following Philly Marathon City Official Review New Features by CBS3 Philly
philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/11/26/following-philly-marathon-city-officials-review-new-features/
Philly Marathon Recap and Reflections by Dietician Jess
dietitianjess.com/philly-marathon-recap-2/
Philadelphia Marathon Recap by I'd Rather Be Strong Than Skinny
idratherbestrongthanskinny.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/philadelphia-marathon-recap-nov-20-2016/
The Running Life: Back from Philly, LaFave looks forward to checking off more marathon races
lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/526119/UP-CLOSE--The-running-life.html?nav=5005
Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap - Part 1 by Lively Chicken
livelychicken.com/2016-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap/
Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap - Part 2 by Lively Chicken
livelychicken.com/2016-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap-part-2/
My 4th BQ Finally a Reality - Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap by Mere the Runner 14
meretherunner14.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/my-4th-bq-finally-a-reality-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap/
Philadelphia Marathon Review by Minnesota Don
minnesotadon.blogspot.com/2016/11/philadelphia-marathon-review.html
Philadelphia Marathon on Philly.com
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/philadelphia-marathon/
Never too late - Becoming a runner at 64 on Philly.com
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/20161127_Never_too_late__Becoming_a_runner_at_64.html
Attack survivor, 69, conquers Philadelphia Marathon in racing wheelchair, with helpers
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/philadelphia-marathon/20161121_Attack_survivor__69__conquers_Phila__Marathon_in_racing_wheelchair__with_helpers.html
2016 Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap by Planes, Trains and Running Shoes
planestrainsandrunningshoes.com/2016/11/2016-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap.html
Philadelphia Marathon - Miles Change You by Race Pace Jess
racepacejess.com/philadelphia-marathon-miles-change/
Philadelphia Marathon by The Road Less Run
theroadlessrun.com/2016/11/25/philadelphia-marathon-33024/
26 Things I Saw During the Philadelphia Marathon by The Road Less Run
theroadlessrun.com/2016/11/27/26-things-i-saw-during-the-philadelphia-marathon/
15 Photos That Define Philly Running by run215
run215.com/blog/15-photos-that-define-philly-running
Philly Marathon Recap by Run With No Regrets
runwithnoregrets.com/2016/11/philly-marathon-race-recap/
A Principal, Her Dad, a Marathon, and a Sweet Tale of Thanksgiving by Runner's World
runnersworld.com/general-interest/a-principal-her-dad-a-marathon-and-a-sweet-tale-of-thanksgiving
Philadelphia Marathon Race Report: Vomitphest and a Lesson by Running and the City
runningandthecity.com/2016/11/22/philadelphia-marathon-race-report-vomitphest-and-a-lesson/
Race Review; Philadelphia Marathon by Running with Music
runningwithmusic.blogspot.com/2016/11/race-reviewphiladelphia-marathon_25.html
When Life Hands You Lemons by Summer Runs the World
summerrunstheworld.blogspot.com/2016/11/when-life-hands-you-lemons-my.html
What Nobody Tells You About Training for a Marathon by You Make You
youmakeyou.net/2016/11/22/what-nobody-tells-you-about-training-for-a-marathon/
Runners Help Man Cross Finish Line at Philadelphia Marathon by 6abc
6abc.com/news/runners-help-man-cross-finish-line-at-philadelphia-marathon-/1617505/
Half Marathon & Marathon Recovery
Fall racing season is over....what should I do next? by PR Training
philreillycoaching.com/blog/now-what
Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K Reviews on Facebook facebook.com/pg/PhiladelphiaMarathon/reviews/
Rothman Institute 8K
Rothman Institute 8k; Race Recap by Mastering Running
masteringrunning.com/blog/2016/11/22/rothman-8k-race-recap
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recaps (listed alphabetically by blog/website)
Philadelphia Half Marathon on BibRave.com
bibrave.com/races/philadelphia/6460#.WDZaZeArLIU
Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Report by The Daily Fitness Journal
thedailyfitnessjournal.com/2016/11/race-report-philadelphia-half-marathon.html
Going with the Flow - Thoughts from the Philly Half Marathon with Coach Teresa
evolvecoachingsystems.com/news/2016/11/30/going-with-the-flow-thoughts-from-the-philly-half-marathon-with-coach-teresa
Philadelphia Half Marathon (1:27.44) by Fueled by LOLZ
fueledbylolz.com/2016/11/22/philadelphia-half-marathon-127-44/
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap by Lisa Catton
lisacatton.com/?p=1144
2016 Philly Half Marathon by Love Life Surf
lovelifesurf.com/philly-half-marathon/
Philadelphia Half Marathon Recap by Scoot A Doot
scootadoot.org/2016/11/21/philadelphia-half-marathon-2016-recap/
Philadelphia Marathon Recaps (listed alphabetically by blog/website)
Philadelphia Marathon Review by BibRave
bibrave.com/races/philadelphia#.WDocrPkrLIU
The Philly Marathon by Candid Celebrations
candidcerebrations.com/the-philly-marathon/
Relax: Nothing is Under Control by Dashing Whippets
dashingwhippets.org/2016/11/29/relax-nothing-is-under-control/
Following Philly Marathon City Official Review New Features by CBS3 Philly
philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/11/26/following-philly-marathon-city-officials-review-new-features/
Philly Marathon Recap and Reflections by Dietician Jess
dietitianjess.com/philly-marathon-recap-2/
Philadelphia Marathon Recap by I'd Rather Be Strong Than Skinny
idratherbestrongthanskinny.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/philadelphia-marathon-recap-nov-20-2016/
The Running Life: Back from Philly, LaFave looks forward to checking off more marathon races
lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/526119/UP-CLOSE--The-running-life.html?nav=5005
Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap - Part 1 by Lively Chicken
livelychicken.com/2016-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap/
Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap - Part 2 by Lively Chicken
livelychicken.com/2016-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap-part-2/
meretherunner14.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/my-4th-bq-finally-a-reality-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap/
Philadelphia Marathon Review by Minnesota Don
minnesotadon.blogspot.com/2016/11/philadelphia-marathon-review.html
Philadelphia Marathon on Philly.com
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/philadelphia-marathon/
Never too late - Becoming a runner at 64 on Philly.com
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/20161127_Never_too_late__Becoming_a_runner_at_64.html
Attack survivor, 69, conquers Philadelphia Marathon in racing wheelchair, with helpers
philly.com/philly/health/sportsmedicine/philadelphia-marathon/20161121_Attack_survivor__69__conquers_Phila__Marathon_in_racing_wheelchair__with_helpers.html
2016 Philadelphia Marathon Race Recap by Planes, Trains and Running Shoes
planestrainsandrunningshoes.com/2016/11/2016-philadelphia-marathon-race-recap.html
Philadelphia Marathon - Miles Change You by Race Pace Jess
racepacejess.com/philadelphia-marathon-miles-change/
Philadelphia Marathon by The Road Less Run
theroadlessrun.com/2016/11/25/philadelphia-marathon-33024/
26 Things I Saw During the Philadelphia Marathon by The Road Less Run
theroadlessrun.com/2016/11/27/26-things-i-saw-during-the-philadelphia-marathon/
15 Photos That Define Philly Running by run215
run215.com/blog/15-photos-that-define-philly-running
Philly Marathon Recap by Run With No Regrets
A Principal, Her Dad, a Marathon, and a Sweet Tale of Thanksgiving by Runner's World
runnersworld.com/general-interest/a-principal-her-dad-a-marathon-and-a-sweet-tale-of-thanksgiving
Philadelphia Marathon Race Report: Vomitphest and a Lesson by Running and the City
Race Review; Philadelphia Marathon by Running with Music
runningwithmusic.blogspot.com/2016/11/race-reviewphiladelphia-marathon_25.html
summerrunstheworld.blogspot.com/2016/11/when-life-hands-you-lemons-my.html
What Nobody Tells You About Training for a Marathon by You Make You
youmakeyou.net/2016/11/22/what-nobody-tells-you-about-training-for-a-marathon/
Runners Help Man Cross Finish Line at Philadelphia Marathon by 6abc
6abc.com/news/runners-help-man-cross-finish-line-at-philadelphia-marathon-/1617505/
Half Marathon & Marathon Recovery
Fall racing season is over....what should I do next? by PR Training
philreillycoaching.com/blog/now-what
Congrats on your BQ!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing my recap and congratulations on your BQ!!
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