Coach T Rally

A legend of determination and dedication that inspired us all in so many ways! We celebrate Rick Hoyt and send all our love to his family in the loss of such a wonderful person as we honor his legacy.

So here’s the thing. You can protect your embassy without blocking access to the public sidewalks we all pay for. And if you don’t like a woman calling you out for this so be it. I will stand my ground and take photos as I need until you move your car as the dc laws require. I may be able to move around your car but a wheel chair will not. And neither is the answer. You are in the wrong not us no matter what and you don’t have diplomatic plates to plead otherwise.

As most of you know, my career in marathons started with the many many years ago. I am grateful that for the last 12 years I’ve had the joy of rallying my own athletes to the finish line with Elmo along for the ride - wind permitted! This year is no exception - except that it will be the last time I will be doing just that. I’m not going anywhere because as you know, once your coach always so! But it is time for coach to rally the start line herself again. So! Until then, let’s all get our cowbells in motion for the day and rally all those braving the distance all the way. If you are racing and need some Coach T love - look for my visor and cowbell between mile 25 and 25.5 - and expect a hug before I kick you hard to the finish! If you’re a veteran to the joy of being chased with love by me before — give a shout out below to assure my current athletes and all around them that it’s worth the crazy strong finish!

How can you not be inspired to conquer your marathon when this is the view at the start line? So proud and excited for the Trail Dog team I've had the honor of coaching toward their goal of conquering the Patagonia Marathon in Chile this morning. Bill (first marathon!), Yaco, and Andrey ready to take to the Patagonia trail and climbs for the 26.2 distance - and Tom and Susan ready to rally the half marathon with equal passion. Shout out to Nicole keeping it local with her 10k race in part to her her first marathon next month. Fall race season is here and me and my cowbell are ready to cheer them and all through the race miles ahead!

That stretch from Mile 22 to 24 -- the hills are behind you, the Citgo sign is looming on the horizon in front of you, and that run down Boylston Street to the finish line feels within reach. Sending all my Boston Marathon mojo to those racing today and so grateful to all the women that led the charge fifty years ago that allowed us to prove our talent to the distance.