Our first Boston Marathon recap starts with CJ Albertson. CJ ran a gutsy race that proved to far more impactful that his 12th place overall finish (4th American).
We dive into all of it while talking at length about his well-crafted IG post detailing his experience:
"2:10:33- 12th place at the Boston Marathon
On paper, a mediocre result. With analysis, a poor result- with a 62:20 1st half split, then fading hard for a 68:13 2nd half.
But this race was special. For awhile now, it’s been difficult to enjoy running or really anything in life- and I’ve had this feeling that I’m not exactly myself- like my life and personality has been filtered in grayscale. This weekend in Boston was full of vibrant color. Running 15 miles with the world’s best marathoners, far faster than I’ve ever ran before- felt right, and I felt like me. It’s hard to describe, but the genuine joy, peace, and fun I experienced during the race hit me in a way that I could only interpret as “this is who I am”.
Yesterday, I wasn’t fit enough to race a full 26.2 with the world’s best- and many would say I should’ve ran the first half slower (including me before the race). Analytically, they are correct. But I was rewarded anyway. I was reminded of who I am, the greatness I was created for (not just in running), and the joy of running and life.
We all have greatness within us. We may not have achieved it yet, haven’t mastered the habits/discipline necessary to get there, and sometimes may not even feel it’s true- but it’s still who we are. Time to live it out."
Season 3 Kick-Off with Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka
Ep. 27 - Olivia Baker: Road to the Trials Recap
Ep. 26 - Frank Lara: Road to Trials Recap
Ep. 25 - Abe Alvarado is Poised and Ready for the Trials
Ep. 24 - Olivia Baker: Bouncing Back and Preparing for the Trials
Ep. 23 - Keira D'Amato and a Dream Deferred
Ep. 22 - Frank Lara is in the Flow
Ep. 21 - Dana Giordano Returns to Racing
Ep. 20 - Olivia Baker Gets Her OTQ
Ep. 19 - Tyler Day Forced to Bow Out
Ep. 18 - Dana Giordano Reports from Altitude Camp
Ep. 17 - Keira D’Amato on Returning to 100%
Ep. 16 - Abe Alvarado: Drake Relays Recap
Ep. 15 - Frank Lara: Drake Relays Recap
Ep. 14 - Tyler Day
Ep. 13 - Frank Lara
Ep. 12 - Abe Alvarado
Ep. 11 - Keira D'Amato
Ep. 10 - Texas Relays: Abe Alavarado & Olivia Baker
Ep. 9 - Dana Giordano
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