After completing the 2017 @chimarathon and qualifying for the @bostonmarathon my then girlfriend and now wife, @pineapple.yogi greeted me with a big smile and hug and asked “so, what does this mean?” Exhausted but still able to stand I said, “This means I’m going to Boston!” “Oh, I want to go.” “Yes, please come cheer me on!” She clarified, “No, I want to run it with you.” I tried to explain, “You have to run a marathon first and complete it within the qualifying time...” “Okay. Then coach me.” That’s right, this photo was taken at @aftermiles ‘s post race party in April 2019. 👋 TONIGHT on the @clubhouse app, @pineapple.yogi and I will chat about how she qualified for Boston in her first ever marathon as a fairly new runner. Follow me at link in my bio and if you need an invite let me know. Photo via @aftermiles _ #yogiswhorun #runnerswhoyoga #pineappleyogi #newrunner #bostonqualifier #clubhouse (at Boston Marathon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAqLminkyG/?igshid=1c8i2yml64z7o

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Had to add latest #marathontraining time. 4 miles at 6:39 pace. Have to keep focused for #bostonqualifier #marathon #bostonmarathon #running https://www.instagram.com/p/B6MfrT7guQY/?igshid=1fl8ymhxr89nh

The moment when you realized you BQd in Boston. We have assumed control. #bostonbuddies #bq #raceday #bostonqualifier #bostonqualified #marathonfoto #runitfast #marathon #boston #bostonmarathon2019 (at Boston Marathon Finish Line) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBgY14BUkI/?igshid=14lsugr0sen2r

Today was my closing argument for #richmondhalfmarathon which is next weekend. My training journey started as a quest for #marathon finish number 16 and maybe a new #bostonqualifier. But training didn’t go as planned for a number of reasons and about a month ago I decided to trim back my sails and switch to the #halfmarathon. I’ve had time management and injury challenges most of the fall but here I am ready to give it go anyway. Today, my plan said only 10-12 but for my confidence I needed to at least go 13.1 and I did that, for 13.6. I did follow my plans guidance on pacing for 11 miles, doing the first 7 easy and the next 4 at race pace effort. I also looked to simulate race day by wearing my planned gear including my @trottin_oxen team singlet and my @altrarunning Escalantes. I also used my traditional nutrition approach, @honeystinger gels and water. The 4 mile segment felt fine but once I shut that effort down the final 2.5 miles were a cooldown shuffle. I had given what I had today and was done. Hopefully a taper week has my legs feeling fresher next weekend. #runblr #fitblr #halfmarathontraining #richmondhalfmarathon2018 #fallrunning (at Vienna Town Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxprDmBtpS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jwcs4k40oif3

Congrats to our own Shaina Cales on her unofficial 3:16:04 at NYC marathon! Absolutely superb pacing!! 🙌 congrats! . . . @runnerwithreiselust @nycmarathon #bettieup #marathon #nycmarathon #bostonqualifier #bq https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxKFAWAg_R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sffa7cf0jg2l

When they drop the BQ Time, just crush it! Congrats @carrie.leslie for qualifying by 5 min & change today. #boston2020 #bostonqualifier #bostonbound #bostonmarathon #bostonmarathontraining (at Steamtown Marathon Finish Line) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boo16f8lb0e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8bz8a1x0l6vh

BQ ล่าสุด โคตรโหด 😱 #BostonMarathon #BostonQualifier https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQimoKn-XzoGNyxmQ9TPHsJljTqBNxIJBrpeE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ctdueat4hbah