Tuesday, March 24, 2009

22nd of March 2009, 15th Roma Marathon


Here we are again at the Maratona di Roma. Freezing but sunny Sunday morning, in this bellissimo panorama... the Eternal City of Rome. This year, I had planned to speed up my personal "record" and to finish the race in about 4:45...although I did not train enough ( I never train enough...) what a challenge!








So I started the race with this plan in my mind and in my feet, and right from the beginning I could define myself to be such a lucky person to have so very special friends like Marybeth and Bob, who were present during the whole race, who dedicated their whole sunday to me and my marathon run... tracing me through the entire City of Rome






cheering and rooting for me, appearing suddenly here and there in a square or around the corner giving me psychological support... AND IT HELPED A LOT!










Bob even RAN WITH ME!!!









Malgrado qualche ostacolo fisiologico =)











well, alla fine ce l'ho fatta!!!YEAH!!


With 04:47:42 through the finish line








Also my manager was satisfied with my time! =)))










and I could share my joy with my friends!