Congratulations on marathon 27 even if it wasn't the result you were after. When I saw your half marathon time, I thought you were going to do it but marathons can be so tough. However, you played it really smart by backing off and giving yourself another shot in Ottawa. As others have already said,...

Just catching up and came across your race report. What a shock but thank goodness you are ok now. It's a pity you didn't get the time you wanted but that is part of the challenge of this running game. Hpoefully you will get back into the swing of things again really soon and have a fantastic half m...

Congratulations on a well controlled run and a PB

Really sorry to hear things didn't go well but it sounds like you made a smart decision given the circumstances. Hopefully you will recover quickly and be ready to go again sooner rather than later.

Congratulations to everyone who set a PB, BQ'd or just raced today. Here's hoping your recoveries go well. For me, I can't run at the moment but I can still do stairs (not even sure why!). So I did 30 minutes hard this afternoon which I was really pleased with. Hopefully this will keep my fitness go...

3:53:46 in Mississauga today...that's a PB and a BQ....glad I raced today but it got rough. I was on pace for a 3:50 until about 32-33K then it got rough (isn't that when they're supposed to get rough lol).... took some wee short walk breaks and tried to hold on for the BQ (3:55). So super pleased ...

Good luck everybody. Wishing I could be there as well but unfortunately not this year.

An easy 5.9kms today. Nevertheless my leg still played up so I have decided to take a two week break from running to give my leg a chance to heal. In the meantime, the very best of luck this weekend to all of you who are racing, wherever that may be and whatever your goals are. I have to confess, I ...

Decided to play safe and not run today even though my leg feels fine.

This month's training will depend on how my recovery goes so I am not setting any targets at this stage.

Only managed 143kms this month. My excuse is that I was trying out a super taper for Boston!

Managed a fairly easy 5.4kms this morning before the dreaded hamstring struck again! Actually it was only a twinge but I stopped and walked home just in case.

Rest day today.

Congratulations on a great race and your PB. It sounds like you didn't have perfect conditions and also had to handle an unexpected refuelling situation but from what I can see, you did just fine.

Now just 4 weeks before Ottawa.

Congratulations to both of you. Looks like there will be more races coming soon.

You know reading all these 2012 Boston experiences just reminds me of what a horrible idea doing marathons are. Anyway, I'm glad you could find some positives in what otherwise must of been a horrible day. FYI; Don't try to race Comrades. Only crazies race for 90km :P . I have to confess I have bee...

Just catching up and I realized I never commented here. Congratulations on finishing Boston again. I knew as we were following you that it was a rough day, but you toughed it out. Glad your recovery is going well. :) Thanks. You are right about it being tough but the memory of that part is already ...

Did a three hour park clean up in the morning and then a steady 10.2kms in the late afternoon. Nowhere near as impressive as some others but I'll take it.

Just catching up with your report. Congratulations on bettering your target. It sounds like you really enjoyed it out there.

Great start to the season. Congratulations.

Great photos. How on earth could I have missed you in the Village?

A probably bit too fast 8.5kms done at a 5:21/km pace. Note to myself, take it slower tomorrow! Still everything felt fine and it was great to be able to get out and do it.

Congratulations on your race and PB. Really enjoyed the photos as well.

The second easy run of the week to test my leg. This time I did 5.3kms at 5:43/km and the best news is that my hamstring came through with flying colours. :D I am really happy about that though I will continue to take things easy. Not so happy about the cold wind despite the sun and blue skies. :(

purdy65 wrote:One thing I learned from Boston - Never trust a 10 day forecast. Heck - don't trust a 5 day forecast

This really made me laugh - so true!