This is it, the final day before the 113th Boston Marathon. If you are running the Boston Marathon on Monday feel free to click here to download the interview questions and email it back (with a picture of yourself if you would like) to tim.short1@gmail.com.
Boston Marathon Interview
Wicked Runner: Sally Holtzman (Member of Steve’s Team)
How long have you been running, when/why did you start?
I have been running for three years. I started because I found it “therapeutic when I was confronted with some of life’s challenges.
Is there something about the Boston Marathon that makes it special to you? Why run this Marathon?
I’m running with Steve’s Team and it’s a great honor to be part of this group. Karen, Stephanie, Beth, and Alison are more than just running partners to me. They are my family.
How many Boston marathons have you done? Or will this be your first?
This is my second marathon.
Do you have any special diet the week prior to the marathon?
I just eat a lot of food! Yikes!! That bad habit will have to stop immediately after the race!
Do you follow any specific running program to prepare for a Marathon?
We gradually build up the miles on the long runs. I like to cross train in between runs with spin classes. I also get in some weight training.
What’s your favorite training run while training for a Marathon?
This year it was the 30k training run sponsored by the Andover Striders! The Wicked runners and Steve’s Team had a great day!
What is your way to approach running a Marathon? I.e., slow at first, negative splits?
Build up the mileage- run with my friends…who are more like my family members!
Do you bring your own nutrition for the Marathon? Electrolytes, Gels, Bars?
I bring my own GU gels- even if I have to pin them to my shorts!
Are you shooting for a specific time at Boston or are you running to enjoy the sights and sounds?
If I make it in 4:30 or less, I will be happy!
Do you run with an MP3 player? Have any tunes that get you over the wall or the rough points in the Marathon?
I run with an MP3 player if I don’t have my friends with me. When I ran the Outer Banks Marathon in North Carolina, I started to hit the wall about mile 23. I said out loud, “C’mon Beth (O’Grady), c’mon Karen (Giroux)! Get me through these last miles. I started reliving in my head some of the great discussions that I experienced with them through our fall training.
Anything else you would like to add??
I would like to thank all the members of the Wicked Running Club for their support. I’m so proud to be a member of this group! It’s meant everything to me. I’ve made so many great friends who are now my family. I’ve received great support from the club during a time of great transition in my life. I love Wicked!
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