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Boston Marathon: The After

Todd Buckingham · April 24, 2016

After the race: tired, sore, and HUNGRY!

Travel, Racing, Family

Boston Marathon: THE Boston Marathon

Todd Buckingham · April 21, 2016

I had some lofty goals which included finishing in a time of 2:25:00 (avg. pace 5:32/mile)
I was coming off an injury that forced me to take almost 5 weeks off from running outside with just 6 weeks to go before the marathon
It was hot (71) and windy (10+ mph headwind)
I was CRUISING through the first 10k (avg. pace 5:32) and felt fan-freaking-tastic!
Everything fell apart right around the halfway point and I was just in survival mode after that, but I did NOT walk
Going slow did have it's perks. I got to enjoy the atmosphere and experience of THE BOSTON MARATHON!
Bostonian's have funny accents (you know you can pronounce the 'r' in words, right?!)
I had so many people who texted, called, posted, and everything else that it was beyond humbling and I am so thankful for all of you!
I finished in a time of 2:50:02 and missed my goal time by 25 minutes. This was my slowest marathon by 10 minutes since I started running marathons 3 years ago
I am nowhere near satisfied with this effort and I will be back to Boston for redemption

Family, Racing

Boston Marathon: The Cahm Befouh the Stohm (that's my Bahstin accent!)

Todd Buckingham · April 19, 2016

I know I'm going to have a lot to say about the race, so I want to write down the chronicles of what I go through before, during, and after the race. So here is the BEFORE.

Racing

Injury: Foot issues (or fissues as I like to call them)

Todd Buckingham · March 26, 2016

I haven't been able to run for 3 weeks. It has sucked. The Boston Marathon is in 3 weeks. It is not good to take 3 weeks off from running 3 weeks before a marathon.

Skip to the Takeaways section if you just want a quick run-down of the goings on of this post. Otherwise, read on and enjoy!

Triathlon, Racing

A Look Back on 2015

Todd Buckingham · January 1, 2016

Now that 2016 is upon us, it's time to reflect on what happened in 2015 that got me to where I am now.

Racing

2015 Warrior Dash World Championship: Pulaski, TN

Todd Buckingham · October 11, 2015

After finishing 15th at last year's Warrior Dash World Championship, I was looking to improve on this placing. If I'm being honest, I really wanted to finish in the top 5 and had even dreamt of winning. However, four of the top five guys from last year were returning so I would have to do my best to try and keep pace.

Racing

2015 Grand Rapids Warrior Dash

Todd Buckingham · September 19, 2015

The Warrior Dash. It’s what got me started running in the first place. Back in 2009 I did my first race just outside Chicago, Ill. and I’ve done one every year since. Back then I was just doing the Warrior Dash for fun with my family. I still do the race for fun because winning is fun, right?

Triathlon, Racing

2015 Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon

Todd Buckingham · September 13, 2015

Three years ago in 2012, the Reeds Lake Triathlon was the first ‘big’ triathlon I ever competed in. I finished 14th that year (and got chicked by Abby Geurink!) and remember telling my friend, James Fry, that one day I would be up on the podium.

Racing, Triathlon

2015 USAT Olympic Distance Age Group National Championship

Todd Buckingham · August 9, 2015

Every year USA Triathlon puts on a national championship for the top amateur triathletes in the nation. I decided to do this race in part because of some peer-pressure from my friends Todd and Sam Kennedy (thanks guys). Since I had already done the collegiate national championship, I wasn’t sure why I should do this race too. However I am very thankful that I ended up doing this race because it was an even better atmosphere and experience than collegiates.