Houston Marathon 2024 - Huge Personal Best

Side quest achieved! The 2024 Houston Marathon was a huge success and it felt like I finally validated all the work I’ve put into becoming a stronger runner and healthier athlete over the last two years. Reflecting on the period preceding the 2023 Berlin Marathon, I melodramatically told my wife, "Maybe I'm done with marathons." However, witnessing her chase her marathon goals during the event ignited a spark in me, compelling me to aspire to run the Berlin Marathon. Upon researching the qualifying time, doubt crept in, but after a moment of introspection, I declared my intention to qualify, capturing the commitment on video for the world to witness. The journey began. Flashback to CIM. Simply put, it was a bust. On Christmas leave from work, all sad from not hitting my goal, my wife showed me that video again. It sat in the back of my brain for a few days, festering. Then I woke up in the middle of the night and immediately registered for the Houston Marathon. Even though I should probably be focusing on the upcoming 100 mile race I have planned, I just needed to prove to myself that I could do it. I love Hou! Sub 6 min miles (5:59 to be exact), two years ago I couldn’t do that for the half-marathon. A 15 minute PR for a 2:36:28 marathon finish. All I can say it was an insane experience, but I still know I can do better. Shoutouts KOFUZI Run Club ‪@kofuzi‬ Toan Nguyen ‪@Toan.Nguyen‬ Ben Johnson ‪@benjohnson763‬ Fuerza Athlete https://www.instagram.com/fuerza_athl... 🎥 Dr. Acosta ‪@Running.on.science‬