Do you want to run the Boston Marathon one day or do you want to just learn a little bit more about this iconic race and the chasing unicorn phenomena?   In today’s episode, Shana Miller of Stiletto Running and our very own Healthy Runner Coach Lu will share their 2022 Boston Marathon experience with you as everyday regular runners just like you and me!    If you are a non professional runner like Shana and Lu, just got a BQ, striving for a BQ, want to run the Boston Marathon for an official charity, or just want to learn more about this amazing race (like I do) then this is the episode for you!   Shana and Coach Lu covered their personal stories of how they got to the point of toeing the line for the 126th running of the Boston marathon.     Here is some of what we covered: Previous Boston Marathon Experience Tips on training leading up to Boston Marathon taper tips Marathon Monday pre race logistics Marathon Monday race itself including strategy and weather conditions Marathon Monday post race emotions, recovery, and festivities Lessons learned following 1 week reflection Advice given for runners running their first Boston marathon next year  Misconception of training for the Boston Marathon Related Resources:   Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race/buy Boston Marathon Prep and Tips with Coach Lu: Episode 95: How to PR Your First Boston https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-pr-your-first-boston/    Episode 90: Running Clothes for Women with Style https://sparkyourtraining.com/achilles-tendonitis-healthy-runner-case-study-2/    Episode 72: What Pace Should I Run with Coach Lu: https://sparkyourtraining.com/what-pace-should-i-run/    Are you ready to take action and get the accountability you deserve to unlock your greatest potential as a runner?    Get stronger, run faster, and become a lifelong injury free runner with our 16 week 1-on-1 Healthy Runner Coaching Program.  Get the support, structure, and accountability from experts in the health and running industry.  Personalized easy to follow plans tailored to your unique needs and busy life.   Learn more with this behind the scenes video tour of our coaching program and hear from many of our athletes who were struggling with the same sticking points that you are.  Just head to: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/coaching   This week’s show brought to you by:  Naboso, which is a company that is dedicated to redefining what’s underneath your feet so you can feel more to move better as a runner!     Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire Naboso order! Learn more about how Naboso’s textured products connect you to your exercises and your running by strengthening your feet and helping you recover from your runs. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://bit.ly/healthyrunner and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!     Want to learn how you as a runner can activate, strengthen, and recover from running?  Listen to episode 116 on the Healthy Runner podcast to learn from Naboso founder, Podiatrist, and Human Movement Specialist, Dr. Emily Splichal herself here: https://sparkyourtraining.com/how-to-activate-strengthen-and-recover-from-running/ Connect with Shana Miller and Stiletto Running:   Instagram: @stilettorunning  https://www.instagram.com/STILETTORUNNING/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stilettorunning/ Website: https://www.stilettorunning.com Email: info@stilettorunning.com Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkyourtraining.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com     Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website