Today a work colleague offered me the chance to run the Boston Marathon 2012 (without qualifying) via a special sponsorship/fundraising entry.
I thanked him but declined. One of my brothers had run Boston several times to which he qualified each time. I think my qualification time right now would be a 3:35 marathon to which I'm not even close.
Somehow, I felt that if I did accept, I didn't belong as I didn't "earn" my entry. Odd. I guess that would be sort of like going to Kona by winning the lottery.
Glad you passed up the spot.
ReplyDeleteWhile it would be awesome to experience Boston, it would not feel the same on a lottery ticket. If it was anyone else, I might think otherwise, but in your case you are more than capable of qualifying - it is within you to qualify. When you decide you're ready for it, you will earn it. No doubt.
If I honestly tried for many years and just didn't make the cut, then I would consider taking a lottery spot. But until I actually make a honest effort, it wouldn't feel right.
I might try in 2013.