I’ve been looking forward to the Olympic Women’s Marathon for a long time. I’m an avid follower of Runner’s World and loved following the USA Olympic hopefuls on their journeys to the Olympics. It’s inspirational to read about these great athletes watching them train and become extraordinary competitors.
I set my DVR to record the live marathon this morning when it began at 6am (while I’m an ardent follower, I still value my sleep!). Then, avoiding all things Facebook, Twitter, and other potential spoilers, I eagerly sat and watched like a hawk as 116 women from 67 countries vied to become the next gold medal winner.
I won’t spoil it for you if you haven’t had a chance to watch, but it really was a great race. The course itself was amazing as it took the runners through twists and turns through the streets of London. It also marked the first time that the marathon didn’t finish in the Olympic stadium instead finishing near Buckingham Palace on the Mall. And to add to all the unusual turns, it POURED for quite a while at the beginning and end of the race. Crazy!
While I’ve loved watching much of the Olympics, there is definitely a special place in my heart for the marathon. Can’t wait to watch the Olympic Men’s Marathon next Sunday!
Happy running!
