Life's little adventures, accompanied by a running watch

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Rolling out the “runner” carpet

Welcome runners and spectators to my city!!  Well, I don’t technically live in the city, but close enough.  And although I work hard at pronouncing succinctly words like "car"
(aka caaah) and "yard" (aka yaaahd), I've got enough Boston in me to make me a native.

Although I can’t do the city justice by recommending fabulous restaurants or intriguing, off-the-beaten-path sites, I can offer up some interesting race day tidbits for those visiting Boston for the first time….

  • Wellesley ½ way mark – unless you want a big college kiss and a blown right ear drum, run to the left of the street/screams.
  • Play the game, “What beer do I smell?” as you run through the college areas along the course
  • Enjoy the fresh onslaught of spectators who will file out of Fenway Park after attending the Red Sox game
  • Salute the soldiers who will walk (fully loaded with their gear) the complete distance
  • Pray to the Citgo sign that signifies 1 mile to go to the Finish
  • Revel in that final left turn onto Boylston and smile like it’s your job (how can you not!)
  • Show your commitment to carbo loading by kicking back with a Sam Adams 26.2 special brew to celebrate a great race

I’ve run Boston, I’ve volunteered at Boston, and I’ve cheered at Boston.  I can’t get enough of it!!  Welcome to a fantastic event and a city wide celebration.  I wish you all safe travels, personal bests, and an enjoyable adventure called….Boston J


See you in 6   4 days!!





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12 comments:

  1. fancy nancyApril 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    What a great post!!! I get so giddy when it gets close!!!

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    1. LisaApril 10, 2012 at 1:47 PM

      Thanks Nancy :) I got giddy pulling up pictures!!!

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  2. ChristiApril 10, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Wow, I want to enjoy the excitement of the day sometime soon. Guess I better get faster!

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    1. LisaApril 10, 2012 at 2:13 PM

      I wish that for you!!! This year's run for me falls under the qual times prior to them tightening them up. So I'll be right with you for next year....

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  3. misszippyApril 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I get the chills just thinking about Wellelsley! Last time I was there, it was rainy and cold and the crowds were smaller, so I can't begin to imagine what the full effect will be like! Can't wait!!

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    1. LisaApril 10, 2012 at 6:25 PM

      I've had warmer days for both my Boston's, so know nothing else but lots of crowds and partiers. I spectated at the Nor'Easter Boston and that year was definitely a lower spectator year for sure.

      Bring on the chills!

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  4. MichelleApril 10, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    This is great! I love the buzz you can feel building around here as it gets closer to the big day!

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    1. LisaApril 10, 2012 at 7:43 PM

      Absolutely! Even more so being in New England - we get to see/hear all the build up on our local news stations.

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  5. JillApril 11, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Funny, the first time I ran Boston I never saw the Citgo sign (I think I was too busy puking on some poor spectator) but the 2nd time I ran it, that sign just wouldn't go away. I keep running and running and that sign just stood there for like an hour.

    Have a blast with all the runners coming into your town this week :).

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    1. LisaApril 11, 2012 at 9:11 AM

      Whoa, that was ME you puked on! Nah, just kidding :)

      I know what you mean about the Citgo sign; it's a double edged sword!

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  6. abbiApril 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a great race on Monday, looking forward to hearing about it!

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