Shuler Takes on Heat and Wind for Boston PR!

April 26th, 2016 by Kaitlyn Patterson
–By Tammy Shuler, Team OAM NOW multi-sport athlete
The morning of the race started out very hot considering the weather we have had leading up to race day. 70 at the start of my wave and no wind in Hopkinton.  The closer we got to Boston it cooled off and a brisk head wind started about mile 8.
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Tammy representing OAM NOW in Boston!

 The crowds were amazing! Every year there are more spectators. The spectators give out ice and popsicles, that saved my race. The drinks at the aide stations were warm, and not refreshing. People were cramping and dropping out all along the course from the heat.
Tammy completes a challenging Boston Marathon and posts another qualifying time!

Tammy completes a challenging Boston Marathon and posts another qualifying time!

Boston is always a challenging race and this year did not disappoint.  However, I finished my best Boston in the last 3, with a 3:53:18, 69th in my age group of 650. This was also a qualifying time in my 55-59 age group.
 Next for me is the Mittens Challenge which consists of racing the Wisconsin Marathon on May 7 in Kenosha and then the Kalamazoo Marathon on Sunday, May 8th!
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