boston marathon: Boston Marathon - What Was I Thinking Part 13 - Could this be THE END ?!!! - 05/19/08 07:43 AM
I'll never forget the day it happend.  It was April 1, 2006 and I had to call my parents to tell them that it was all over.  With just two weeks left, there was no way I would be able to run the in the Boston Marathon.
It started when I … (5 comments)

boston marathon: Boston Marathon - What Was I Thinking Part Twelve: The End of the Road? - 05/15/08 08:13 AM
I had been feeling alot of pain in my knees after ramping up my training so quickly and I was a bit concerned.  It had only been eight weeks since I started training and I had added on miles very quickly.  I had been following my doctors advice and was heating my knees … (3 comments)

boston marathon: What Was I Thinking (Boston Marathon Part Eleven): I Must Recap - 05/13/08 03:05 AM
My original plan for this 'What Was I Thinking' series was to have the conclusion of my running of the Boston Marathon story coincide with the actual Boston Marathon.  Unfortunately, since I had my two month hiatus from AR, I missed that opportunity.  The Boston Marathon was held about two weeks ago.  So, … (3 comments)

boston marathon: What Was I Thinking (Part Ten): Double Trouble - 02/04/08 03:08 PM
I was ramping up nicely and starting to build some big mileage. 
In week four, I completed a ten mile run and in week five, I headed into Boston to try the actual course.  My wife dropped me off in Wellesley at about mile twelve.  The run was tough as I … (9 comments)

boston marathon: What Was I Thinking (Part Seven): Doctor, Doctor.... Give Me The News - 01/22/08 05:50 AM
...............................................................................For those of you jumping in here at part seven, this occured almost two years ago to the day............................................................................... 
Ok Doc..... you are my next obstacle to overcome.  My wife, my parents and my friends all tell me that I have to clear my plans with you before I'm allowed to complete my task … (9 comments)

boston marathon: What Was I Thinking (Part Six): The Rise of Marathon Martin - 01/21/08 08:48 AM
.....................................................................................................Thanks for your patience!!!  Now.... the saga continues...........................................................................................................
I knew that if I was going to get $1000 sponsorship per mile, I was going to have to tell as many people as I could about my endevour.  I had to get the word out and I started by calling my closest relatives … (11 comments)

boston marathon: What Was I Thinking (Part five): My Follow Through - 01/15/08 11:14 PM
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NOTE: To all of my AR friends that are reading my story.  I will get to the race.... I promise.  I have always wanted to document my full marathon experience from coming up with the idea.... to my painful conclusion.  Thanks for bearing with me.  Just a reminder..... as mentioned in … (13 comments)

 
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