kstreeter513
04-25-2009, 02:51 PM
After 16 weeks of rigorous training, I completed my second marathon in St. Louis, Missouri on April 19th. I ran this marathon one year ago, and what a difference. Last year, if you read my post then first marathon (http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/exercise/27587-even-diabetics-can-run.html). This year's weather brought about a few obstacles with rain the entire time, but what a thrill it was to see all my hard work pay off on race day. Check out my results here (http://results.active.com/pages/searchform.jsp?rsID=76788),and type in my bib number 481. You can also see some pictures taken of me during the race here (http://www.runphotos.com/browse.cfm?race_id=153&bib_number=481&searchword=&subFind=Find+Photos).
Last year, although I still had a fantastic time, I did have to end up walking some. This year I ran all 26.2 miles without walking. My finishing time was 3:12:12 (unfortunately I ran into some GI problems if you catch my drift). That's eight minutes off last year's time, but just over two minutes shy of qualifying for the Boston Marathon next year. This was my main goal for this marathon. Since I didn't make my goal, I have decided to run in the Chicago marathon in October. With 45,000 openings, can you believe it has already filled up? However, I have found a way in!!!
The only way to sign up to run after the cap has been placed on the number of entrants, you can still sign up with a charitable organization. And what do you know, I found one for supporting diabetes research!!! But there is a catch. After the initial $150 registration fee, I have to raise at least $750 to donate to the organization. The organization is called Diabetes Action (http://www.diabetesaction.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index). My goal is actually to raise $1000. I'm not very computer savvy, but as I learn more about it, I will be blogging about my training through their website so donors, and others can see how things are going.
I'm totally stoked about running in Chicago, and what a great way to raise money for diabetes research. I know I can make my goal of 3:10:00 in Chicago to qualify for the 2010 Boston Marathon! I'll post a link to my blog when I learn more, and get training under way. I'm going to take a couple months off though to allow my body to recover from this marathon. I'll still be running, but just not with the same intensity as I had while training. Anyway wish me luck!!
Last year, although I still had a fantastic time, I did have to end up walking some. This year I ran all 26.2 miles without walking. My finishing time was 3:12:12 (unfortunately I ran into some GI problems if you catch my drift). That's eight minutes off last year's time, but just over two minutes shy of qualifying for the Boston Marathon next year. This was my main goal for this marathon. Since I didn't make my goal, I have decided to run in the Chicago marathon in October. With 45,000 openings, can you believe it has already filled up? However, I have found a way in!!!
The only way to sign up to run after the cap has been placed on the number of entrants, you can still sign up with a charitable organization. And what do you know, I found one for supporting diabetes research!!! But there is a catch. After the initial $150 registration fee, I have to raise at least $750 to donate to the organization. The organization is called Diabetes Action (http://www.diabetesaction.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index). My goal is actually to raise $1000. I'm not very computer savvy, but as I learn more about it, I will be blogging about my training through their website so donors, and others can see how things are going.
I'm totally stoked about running in Chicago, and what a great way to raise money for diabetes research. I know I can make my goal of 3:10:00 in Chicago to qualify for the 2010 Boston Marathon! I'll post a link to my blog when I learn more, and get training under way. I'm going to take a couple months off though to allow my body to recover from this marathon. I'll still be running, but just not with the same intensity as I had while training. Anyway wish me luck!!