ALMOST met my goal | Virginia Beach Marathon

[@buckeyejen1076]

You did fantastic! As far as passing the woman at the end, that was awesome! Never pass up an opportunity to kick it into a higher gear!

[@taratreks]

Thanks! I’m not sure about the etiquette there haha

[@buckeyejen1076]

@@taratreks Doing your very best in a race is never poor etiquette. 😊

[@ricklohrontheappalachiantr2748]

You beat the Boston Marathon qualifying time by about a half hour. Well done!

[@hikerbikerclutz8377]

You're killing it 🤘 So stinking proud of ya. 💛

[@jadecordial]

Congratulations on the time! You are such a huge inspiration to me as I begin my ultra running journey. I was wondering if you could make a video talking about your running journey from beginning to now? I’d be very interested to see how you got to this awesome point in your career :)

[@taratreks]

Hi Jade! Of course. I was actually going to start a new video tomorrow and was trying to ponder ideas. Thanks for watching :)

[@WhatMikeThinks]

You are such a superstar!😊 Love watching your videos. Can't wait for the FKT!!😊😊❤

[@Woodthrush]

Good for you, Tara! Awesome results! 🎉 💪

[@taratreks]

Thank you so much!

[@Midwesterny]

You 👏🏼are👏🏼so👏🏼inspiring!

[@Adamnealvelez]

Nicely done and great performance! Something to be proud of and a great build for Umstead. I ran a 1’29” half this weekend at Tabasco Road and it gave me the confidence to push for a sub 3 full next year. I’m saying, means I have to do it. I’ll be cheering you on at Umstead!

[@frolege1]

That finish looked super fast … nice job

[@kevinmarron7523]

Holy smokes, that’s a fast time! Congratulations!!

[@mattpelofske4632]

Given that it's a race, I think it's fine to be competitive to the very end its not a 5k fun run Great job!

[@taratreks]

Thank you! It was very stout competition

[@dresden6851]

Your discipline and work are inspiring. Keep at it. Rooting for you on the ATFKT. Also, you're in my neck of the woods at Umstead. Hope you and your husband enjoy the city too.

[@taratreks]

Thank you!

[@taylorross862]

Great work out there! Enjoy finishing prep for your 100!

[@taratreks]

Yes! I’m excited for Umstead this year!

[@lindak2877]

Always moving!!!!!!!

[@taratreks]

Thanks Mama💕

[@greggorsag9787]

As a former marathoner: Congrats on the result! 3 hrs 2 min is a slammin’ time, especially off non-specific training. Assume you were top-10, maybe top 5? You’re a lot faster and more serious than I was (front of the middle pack), but seriously, that is a crazy time. I wouldn’t worry about the missed sub-3: You’re not trying to make the Olympic marathon trials (though not so far off if I recall right 🤔 ), but focused on another sport entirely (ultras/trails) and the AT FKT, no? That 2 minutes and change has absolutely zero relevance to your goals. And let me tell you, you’ll remember that speed you had at the end. Huge win.

[@christopherch7307]

👍🐿👍awesome. Camera footage seems more stable considering your running.

[@joshuawood2781]

Random ? Since I live in eastern tn I was wondering if you have ever considered the Berkeley ultramarathon in Morgan county?

[@robertsanders8866]

👍

[@littlerunner4505]

LOL, it's totally fine to pass someone at the end. And there is chip times and stuff, no one really know where they are finishing net time. That being said, if you are top whatever they use gun time. But still fine! Looked super windy out there - go run Chicago or something. Flat and cold and fast 🙂

[@frolege1]

Those sneaks look very used

[@markviers998]

Well done! Did you get the official head count? It wouldn't surprise me if the total was 10K or more, I know it's a very popular race.

[@taratreks]

lol not sure! But there were a lot of people. I wouldn’t doubt there being 10k

[@iluv2cheer176]

From what I've seen reported locally there were an estimated 7k half marathon, 2.5k full marathon, and I know the 8k the day before sold out of regular spots (still had challenge spots) and I believe the 8k tops out at 8 or 10k people! ❤

[@markviers998]

Sounds about what I would expect. Friends of mine ran the 8k this time but I didn't get a chance to hear much about their run.@@iluv2cheer176

[@gaylevonrueden]

'promo sm'