They say you can learn a lot about yourself in 26.2 miles....
Although this trip to Boston is sure to be luxurious and enjoyable in every way possible, it's important that I reflect on what I can take away from this vacation and how it would impact me as an individual.
First and foremost, partaking in a full marathon has been a goal of mine ever since I began running. It truly is one of my greatest passions in life, and I imagine finally achieving this athletic feat alongside the people I love the most would be an incredible feeling. They say you learn a lot about yourself in those 26.2 miles as you push your body to its limits, accomplishing things you never thought were possible. |
Sure, this dream vacation of mine involves a lot of sightseeing in an institutionalized manner – as my first time going to Boston I feel it is important to visit everything there is to see. Experiencing a city as a mass tourist however can often make it difficult to redefine a locale as a place rather than simply a space. Being my dream trip, it is important to me that I make Boston a place that has significant meaning to me like it does to my parents. I believe that participating in the marathon can give me that relationship with this city that I am so desperately searching for.
I’ll forever remember the moment I cross the finish line – where it happened, what I was feeling and how one race changed my life. I’ll be able to return to Boston in the future knowing it’s a city that holds a special place in my heart, somewhere where I was able to realize a dream I never knew possible. To me, this vacation is about way more than cheering on the Red Sox or eating copious amount of seafood.
I’ll forever remember the moment I cross the finish line – where it happened, what I was feeling and how one race changed my life. I’ll be able to return to Boston in the future knowing it’s a city that holds a special place in my heart, somewhere where I was able to realize a dream I never knew possible. To me, this vacation is about way more than cheering on the Red Sox or eating copious amount of seafood.