Massachusetts

Order in which state was run: 39

Order in which state was admitted into the union: 6

 

On a white field is a blue shield emblazoned with the image of a Native American, Massachuset. He holds a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. The arrow is pointing downward representing peace. The white star represents Massachusetts as one of the original thirteen states. Around the shield is a blue ribbon with the motto: "By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only Under Liberty". Above the shield is a arm and sword, representing the first part of the motto. Flag adopted 1915, amended 1971.

 

 

Date: October 11, 2009
Race: B.A.A. Half Marathon
City: Boston
Cost: $54.00
Trip Report


The Boston half was the second half of my 2009 back to back half marathon weekend.  However, it was the event that got me to select this back to back combination.  Having failed to qualify for the Boston Marathon earlier in the year, I wanted to remove the temptation to try to qualify again by running a half in Massachusetts to complete the state.

 

Up next: Mississippi (to complete the South)