It’s time for Friday Five linkup with DC area bloggers Courtney at Eat Pray Run DC, Cynthia at You Signed Up for What?!, and Mar at Mar on the Run!

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Each week Courtney, Cynthia, and Mar either suggest a theme for that week’s Friday Five Linkup, or leave it up to individual bloggers to come up with their own Free Friday theme.  This week’s theme is Five Race Memories

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Listing these five memories didn’t take much thinking, and I rolled these out in a matter of minutes because they are without a doubt my top and favorite race memories.

 

1.  It goes without saying that my first marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon, is my favorite memory.  I had very specific goals for that race, and I met them.  My number one goal was to finish, and my number two goal was to qualify for Boston.  I completed both goals in the pouring rain that day, and I was thrilled!

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2.  My second favorite race memory was my marathon PR at Steamtown.  Two years after my first marathon, I ran a 3:29:04 and haven’t been able to beat that time.  I was so overcome with emotion when I met my sub-3:30 goal that I cried.  And then I called Bill and my Dad.  I also finished third in the masters division that day.

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3.  My 2010 Boston Marathon is my third favorite race memory.  The Cruisers had a road trip to Boston and even got upgraded to the Presidential suite at the Hyatt.  It was a amazing weekend that I will never forget!

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4.  The JFK 50-Mile Ultramarathon ranks as my fourth favorite race memory.  Running for 10:50 straight is something you’ll never forget.  I ran with my best racing friend and mentor Miles, and enjoyed the benefits of an amazing crew.  Without them, I couldn’t have done it!

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5.  Without a doubt, Bill’s first marathon in 2000 at Marathon In The Parks ranks high as one of my favorite race memories.  That day we added a whole new level of fun to our marriage.  I can’t even begin to guess the thousands of of miles we’ve run together since that day!

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  • Questions:
  • If you’re a runner, what are your favorite running memories?
  • What fun things are on your weekend agenda?
  • Who’s racing this weekend?