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LINCOLN, Nebraska — The All National Guard Marathon Team ran its annual qualifying race on May 2, concurrent with the 45th running of the Lincoln Marathon. Among the participants, and eager to improve on his scores from last year, was Maine’s 1st Lt. Lucas Bourget, of Auburn, Maine. Bourget finished 10th out of 308 competitors after finishing 75th last year.
Bourget qualified for the national team in 2021, coming in at 3.08:09, with an overall average of 7.10 a mile. While team members retain their spot for two years without mandating requalifying, Bourget has been diligently training to improve his time, finishing this year at 2.51:19 and an overall average of 6.30 a mile.
“I’m overall really happy with my performance,” said Bourget. “This past year I increased my weekly mileage, long run frequency, and dropped about eight pounds. That extra weight makes a big difference over 26 miles. My plan was to run the first 16 miles conservatively and push the final 10. I felt phenomenal from start to finish.”
Bourget works full time for the Maine National Guard in Augusta as a security specialist, overseeing physical security, operations security and antiterrorism programs. During drill weekends, he is assigned as a human resources officer for the 133rd Engineer Battalion in Brunswick.
The All Guard Marathon Team is just one part of the National Guard’s Competitive Events Program. Other events within the program include the All Guard marksmanship team, endurance team, and biathlon team.
“The spectator support was awesome and I felt incredibly proud to represent Maine,” Bourget said. “I’m excited to start my build up again in preparation for next year’s trials. I’d encourage anyone currently in the National Guard or those who plan to join to explore the Competitive Events Program. It’s a great opportunity to travel the country and compete in a variety of sports.”
PHOTOS: 1st Lt. Lucas Bourget, of Auburn, Maine, finished 10th in the Lincoln (Nebraska) Marathon on May 2. Bourget, who works out of Camp Keyes, in Augusta, is a member of the All Guard Marathon Team. (Submitted photos)
