The 20-Mile Feeling

My 1st 20-miler - 2010!

This weekend, Boston Marathoners in training are hitting the sidewalks that wind along the long 20-mile stretch from Framingham to Boston. They'll breeze through the quiet roads beside the reservoir, cruise by quaint downtown Natick, and brave the infamous Heartbreak Hill. Dotting their path will be water stops with pretzels and Swedish Fish for fuel, smiling faces from early supporters, and vendors giving out free swag. They'll chat for hours with running partners, and meet new friends along the way.

Their thighs will burn, their hips will ache, and they'll run through blisters, shin splints, and knee pain. Under today's bright skies, they'll see a little color in their cheeks long after they finish their run. Some will walk a bit - and that's okay - while others keep focused on their pace. Many will hit mileages they've never hit before. And for all, incredible pride will swell through their entire body as the Pru comes into view, an emotion that is a small taste of what they'll experience come race day.

The feeling of this day is what moves us to commit to our clients and the RunTrue program. It doesn't have to be 20 miles, it can be 3.1, or 6.2, or 13.1, because running is a personal journey, the barriers you break on your own, and the sense of accomplishment comes from within your self. Sure, we'll be there by your side, but you'll cross the finish line with your own strength.

With that said, we need to get off the couch and lace up!

❤ peace, love, and happy running ❤