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Marathon #5🏁| 2:45 | BQ☑️ | Eugene, OR📍

I can’t even put into words what this race meant to me and how it made me feel. The energy, the crowd, the atmosphere, my support system.

I set out a goal that was pretty ambitious (a 2:48 marathon) and was nervous at first. I wanted to qualify for Boston since I failed miserably last year, and the year prior I missed the cutoff time by one minute and 10 seconds to be exact. 

So this was my redemption race. Not to prove anything to anyone, but to show myself and others that we are so much stronger and more capable than we think. This race changed everything for me. What more can I do?

The day before the race, I had this gut feeling in me that I was going to outperform the original goal I set out for. It was almost as if I knew I was going to shatter my previous PR effort and BQ. And sure enough, that’s exactly what happened. You almost have to be delusional with a little bit of optimism and self confidence. 

Doesn’t matter what anyone else says or thinks about you. That’s on them. And whether you think you can or can’t… you’re right! 😤

Thank you to everyone for the endless support and encouragement. It means the world to me. I’m extremely blessed and grateful to be in this position.🙏

Thanks to all my sponsors @playonrelief @endociety @wolaco @pneumatape @simpleplanaustin @bgcevkids @transparentlabs and most importantly my gf Amy. Without her love and immense support, I wouldn’t be able to do half the things that I do today. She’s my best friend and whole world. Love you baby. ❤️

BOSTON 2027, we’ll see you 🔜 

📸 @saradacooper 

#eugene #marathon #BQ #eugenemarathon
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