See Candice Huffine's Emotional Journey to the Boston Marathon Finish Line

Legend Katherine Switzer signed my bib right after this, upside down in case I needed to look down and see her there. I tapped that signature once during the race when I felt like I would never finish. If she didn't quit after an attempt to physically drag her from the course, I would not quit. She changed the sport of running for women forever and it was an honor to stand beside her. #261Fearless

Where did this "bite the medal" tradition come from? Why does it always feel so victorious!? I don't know but put on around your neck and tell me you don't do this.

A stop at Blackbird before we head out, naturally.

Running, above all, is about having fun. Don't do anything that doesn't make you smile.

Day before mood. Actually whole weekend mood.

At the 5K on the Saturday before the marathon—told him I loved him in the 1985 classic Follow That Bird. ;)

These three lines appear on the road about 400 meters from the finish. I let them guide me home.

You're supposed to rest your legs leading up to the race, so Alison Désir, Mary Wittenberg and I chose to do so on the finish line. ;)

That out of focus Citgo sign in the distance seems so meaningless in any other town, but in Boston it signifies the homestretch to the finish line. It means there is one mile left. I saw it and well...emotions took over. I knew this impossibly large goal that once seemed so far, was around the bend. I don't mind sharing my cry face because to me it symbolizes strength. I worked so hard for this and in a moment it was all mine.

Thanks to everyone at Mile 18 for the lift I needed! Have you sensed yet that the running community and all around vibes of Boston are one big family!?

It was HOT out there and I was prepared to hydrate any way possible.

Days before the marathon I had the absolute privilege of speaking on a panel hosted by Strava about how we can positively impact the future of running. I was surrounded by women who inspire and empower me and I was so happy to have the chance to do that for another runner in the crowd and remind them they are unstoppable. (Left to right: Alison Désir-founder of Harlem Run, Kelly Roberts- blogger "Run, Selfie, Repeat", ME!, Amanda Nurse-fatest female marathon PR and qualifier, Kaitlin Goodman-Olympic qualifier in 5K, 10K, and marathon)

This was the exact moment I heard them announce "Candice Huffine, Brooklyn, NY" as I crossed the finish line. Chills.