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Maya Mohan, Department of Public Health
Maya is the Physical Activity Coordinator for DPH
It's that time of year again, folks. Probably one of the most inspiring athletic events for spectators and athletes alike: The Boston Marathon!
And, as they say that a picture's worth a thousand words… here is what I can only describe as a few million words worth of inspiration to get you PUMPED for Marathon Monday – April 19, 2010.
16.2 Miles to Go: Scenes from the 2009 Boston Marathon from Tom Lyons on Vimeo.
What a great tribute to the runners of the 2009 Boston Marathon. Many thanks for sharing this with us, Tom.
If others have pictures, videos or personal experiences they'd like to share with us from this year's Marathon, please do! We'd love to see/hear them.
Finally, to the all of the 2010 Boston Marathoners – GOOD LUCK! Know that your dedication and athleticism are an inspiration to so many of us and we all wish you cool weather, loud raucous crowds to cheer you on, and a speedy recovery from this amazing feat you're about to accomplish!
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You’re welcome, Maya! Showing a little Natick Pride — we love cheering people on (and having a little party while we do it…). Good luck to everyone running this year.
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I think the 1/2 marathon in October is a great goal! I’ve been loknoig for one near me in the Sept/Oct time frame so we could definitley help each other get there and meet that goal! I ran my first 5k on 4/30, I run a 10k on 6/14. Right now I’m up to running 4 miles at a time so I have a lot of work to do. Skipping meals is a definite no-no. I’m going to try and plan out my meals later today, shop and prepare everything tomorrow. I think I will go out and pick up a new cooler bag and tupperware for work too. I know what you mean by being scared to go to the gym. You just need to put your head down and do it. In all honesty no one there is watching what you are doing. I was nervous as first to get back in the weight room but I love it. I’m typically the only female in the weight room full of guys but for some reason I love it. I felt the same about group classes. I was petrified. It wasn’t until a friend brought me to a spin class that I started and that opened up a whole new world for me. I was instantly in love. And it’s amazing how supportive everyone in the classes have been too. One of my goals for the month is to join a boxing gym. I’m going away on May 26th so really I have just 11 days left to accomplish my goal. Why don’t we work at the goal together? You get back in the gym and I join a boxing gym in the next 11 days. There’s still plenty of time to procrastinate but also to accomplish it too!