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Hartford Marathon #18

The Hartford Marathon was an incredible experience, and I was thrilled to pace for the second time! Kim and I took on the responsibility of pacing the 4:45 group, which was both exciting and a little nerve-wracking.


We started the day by meeting the other pacers for a group photo and reviewing our pacing instructions to make sure we were fully prepared.


Jeanne Corey Marchand, Hartford Marathon 2014 - Jeanne Runs

The weather added another layer of challenge—it was cold and raining throughout the race. I had brought hand warmers, but they ended up being useless because they were frozen. Despite the less-than-ideal conditions, the energy among the runners was inspiring.



Early in the race, we met Liz, a fellow runner who was on an ambitious quest to complete a marathon in every state. Her determination was contagious and added an extra spark to our journey.


Throughout the marathon, Kim and I were diligent about keeping an eye on our watches and pace bands, ensuring we stayed on track for our target finish time of 4:44:30. Kim’s storytelling skills were a game-changer—he kept everyone’s minds occupied with engaging stories, which really helped pass the miles. Meanwhile, I chipped in with jokes and songs, bringing a little levity and fun to the journey. Running alongside people for over four hours, you definitely learn a lot about them, and it was amazing to connect with so many runners during the race.


After the marathon, we headed to the VIP tent to watch the marathoners we coached finish. It was so cold this year that we didn't stick around very long—just long enough to grab something warm—before leaving early because we were running the Newport Marathon the next morning. I’m already looking forward to pacing again next year!


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