Since I have posted it all over
Facebook and
Dailymile I will not leave all of you WONDERFUL people in suspense. How did I do at the Eugene Marathon?
I ROCKED IT!!!!
Tall Mom Time: 3:37:07
Boston Qualifier BABY!!
Yes folks a
Dream Come True..... The Full Race report to come tomorrow, but honestly it will lack my usual mind wandering focus. This Marathon I was a machine, fuel, drink, pace, fuel, drink, pace, fuel, drink, focus....did not leave much time to mentally prepare my race report..
For now I leave you with a few fun pics...

Little Stud #1wearing the Run Eugene 09 shirt I scored at the Nike Outlet for $2.50. I thought it would be good luck for him to wear it on race day. The Little Studs were with my in-laws at the Zoo and Beach while we were away...they had a blast!!

While
pre-viewing the course we stopped to enjoy the lovely river. The weather was PERFECT! Eugene is truly beautiful.

We bought a Eugene Map and Muscle Man mapped out his spectating course. He was able to meet and cheer me on at miles 3, 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, 21 and Finish!! Gotta love the support from my awesome hubby!

And look at my Race bib.. People were cheering for "Tall Mom" the whole race, it was so fun!! One lady said "Big Mom" thanks lady and one said "Tom"
hmmmm.... More about that tomorrow..
- Thanks to EVERYONE for the well-wishes, emails and comments. I could not be more excited for this result. I BELIEVED and I did it!!
- How was your weekend?
86 comments:
Great great great . . . I am just so happy for you. All smiles!!!!
The tracking wasn't working but I totally found your results right after they went up this morning! Congrats! I'm sure this ranks up there as one of the BEST feelings ever! Nothing better than the ultimate reward of extreme self-satisfaction!!! Great Job!
Congratulations!!! Can't wait to read your report tomorrow!! I would like to know too what you think worked and what you would do differently for your next marathon. What about training would you change or keep?
Its been great to follow your progress!!!
You ran your heart out and conquered! Great job.
YOU DID IT!!!!! CONGRATS!! You're SOOO awesome! What an awesome man you have cheering you on the whole way!
Great job! Congratulations!!
Oh yeah!!! Congrats! BQ all the way! Woot Woot!!
Ahhh....I love that your bib says Tall Mom! Priceless. Congrats you deserve it! Can't wait to hear about the race!
Wonderful news! So so happy for you! You worked so hard and it payed off! Enjoy this special time! YOU ROCK!!
Hooray!! CONGRATS!!! Woohoo!!!!! Can't wait for the full recap--you ROCK!!!
So fantastic! Congrats! I could not figure out the tracking so I have been anxiously awaiting this post!
congrats! you are such a rockstar :)
cant wait to read the report!!
yay!!!!!! So happy for you!! Of course...we all knew you'd rock it :)
WHOOOOHOOOOOOOO
Congratulations! We all knew you were going to do it! Glad you had a great time AND got an amazing time.
Your news is the highlight of my weekend! I am SOOOOOOOOO happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! Congrats Tall Mom! Im so happy for you!! :)
Congrats! I finished in 3:56 and also qualified for Boston. I'm sorry we didn't get to meet, next time :-)
Congrats! You are simply amazing! Enjoy your success~
Congrats! I can't wait to read all about the race - your training was SO great, I had no doubt that you were going to rock it!
No internet at the new house! Couldn't wait to get home to read all about your awesome race.
Congrats to you Boston Qualifier!
Congrats on your BQ!!! You should be so proud! I am of you! :)
CONGRATS!!! Wow, what an amazing finish. BQ with minutes to spare! You did great. Can't wait to hear a full report. Too bad we didn't meet up but I'm glad you had such an awesome race. I had a great day too- missed the BQ but very happy with my performance. Will have my report up tomorrow! Congrats Mel, I'm so amazed by you!!! :)
Yeah! I was just going to go search for the results when I saw this post!!!! Way to go!!!!! And I had a great weekend thanks for asking!!
Sheesh...3:37!!! Incredible. Congrats. You should stay on cloud nine for awhile. So cool!!!
you deserve to be on cloud nine! congrats Mel! I can now say that I know a BQ'r.
Congrats! And I love the Tall Mom race bib! Can't wait to read about it!
Well done!! Congratulations!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! That's awesome!!
Rock on!! CONGRATS! :)
So happy for you!!!!! You ROCKed it!
Congrats!!!
Congrats!! You should be pampering yourself ALL week :)
Can't believe your bib -- that is just too cool!! :-)
I checked your time earlier today and you did indeed rock it -- you go girl -- YOU DID IT!!! Congratulations and enjoy that medal -- well deserved!!!!
Congratulations!! I was eagerly checking your results online :)
Way to go!
Wooo HOooo congrats on your BQ. Great job!
Hooray! Congrats! I'm so happy and excited for you and can't wait to read the race report! :)
AHHH!! so awesome!! Big Mom and all! How crazy! People are nuts! I cant wait to read what your stragety was!!!! I am on a mission now: Boston 2011 with Tall Mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm thinking Missoula in July and second chance Portland!!!!
Was thinking of you as I ran 18 this morning wondering at what point along my run you had already finished. Congrats, Mel. There was no doubt in my mind that you would do it!
Congratulations! So happy for you!
Congratulations Mel!!!! I can't wait to read your RR.
Congratulations Mel!!!! I can't wait to read your RR.
I am so happy for you. Great job!
Wow!!! That is GREAT!!!
Congrats!!!
WHOOOT WHOOOOOT!
oh my gosh! What a great time!!! Congrats!!!! My race didn't go as well as yours, congrats again!
Great Job Mel. I am so happy for you. For me... just not my day. Maybe next time.
WOW Great TIME!! Congrats on your BQ time.
Love the smile on your little guys face. too cute!!
How awesome is that! Congratulations on qualifying for BOSTON!!!!!!! You are marathoner!
Just awesome!!! Congrats!!! Can't wait to hear your report!!
Awesome job! Congrats on qualifying for Boston... can't wait to hear all about it!
congrats!! see you next april!
Wow amazing run, congrats!!!
I looked you up and was so excited for you!! YEAH!!!
Amazing, Mel! Congratulations! I had an amazing race too yesterday, but I checked out your results as soon as I got home. What a journey! You rocked! Can't wait to hear all about it!
So proud of you! You are AMAZING. Congratulations. I can't wait to hear (er, read?) all about your awesome maraton.
Way to go! So happy for you...an awesome time.
WTG! Wasn't the weather just perfect. Can't wait to read your race report.
Did you see yourself on the JumboTron?
: )
Congrats!!
What a great time!! Can't wait to hear more! :)
AWESOME FREAKIN JOB! YOU ARE AMAZING!!! CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THE WHOLE REPORT AND TO SEE WHAT YOU ENDED UP WEARING!!!
You are such a rockstar! Congratulations!
WOW - Awesome job. Qualifying for Boston is a pipe dream for me. Way to go Tom - I mean Tall Mom (ha, ha) :)
You are amazing! I am so happy for you! Congratulations!
Congratulations- you did it :)!!!
Congratulations!
Knew you could do it!
I KNEW you could do it! Woo hoo! Can't wait to read teh report. Congrats!
so FREAKING awesome. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!! It was fun to follow your awesome progress on Facebook. You have inspired me to really believe in my potential as I train for my next marathon! Way to rock that 26.2!
Congrats on the BQ!!!! You totally rocked it! How exciting! I love the bib by the way!
congratulations! can't wait to hear more
Congrats!!! You are amazing and such an inspiration. I can't wait to hear all the details.
I knew you could do it!!! Way to go!!
Congratulations! Great job! And good job to your hubby and family for being so supportive. It always makes me happy to see runners be grateful for their support crews!
Congratulations!!
Way to run. Good job.
congrats, congrats!
26.2 thumbs up for you!!!
YAY Congrats! I saw it on dailymile and was so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
congrats!! soak it up!
Congratulations!!!!! How awesome!
Nice work:) You did it!!
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