Jennie and I were official BAA volunteers on Marathon Monday. We worked the 13.2 mile water stop in Wellesley. It was an incredible intense day. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to do this. We had 20 five-gallon water jugs at each of 18 tables. (9 on either side of the street). The first three tables of each side were gatorade. The rest was water. (Imagine this set up for each mile of the race!)
Once we were set up we waited a little while and then the wheel chairs came along. We practiced our water distribution (See Annette and Meg below)
Once the elites came by we were ready. We all hoped that an elite would grab water from us. Of course Meg gave water to two of the elites including American Ryan Hall. Then the masses came. Water was flying everywhere. We barely had time to cheer anyone on. I would grab 6 waters at a time and hand them out in seconds. The two hours of handing out water flew by. Soon we were raking and scooping up cups. Then I got the chance to walk alongside two of the Biggest Losers from last season. Elizabeth and Brendan, both from the Boston area. I encouraged them, and thanked Elizabeth who was running for the American Liver foundation!
We made it back into the city to see several of our friends at the finish.
An amazing day!
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