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 2010-10-18 4:20 PM |
Extreme Veteran  483   San Diego |  Subject: Boston Marathon : Official ThreadOk, so the race just sold out in 8 hours?!?! Who's in? |
| 2010-10-18 5:05 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Champion 5781  Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Me...apparently, anyhow. Freaked out when I realized a couple hours ago that I had my first and last names switched on my registration (worried that it might eff up the credit card authorization), but I called them and they said if I had a confirmation number I was in. I do, so I assume I am. First time for me. |
| 2010-10-18 5:41 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Extreme Veteran 483 San Diego | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Glad you got in! Way to get it done at LB. I was there (just ran the half), but it was a tough day for a lot of people in our party. Third Boston for me. Absolutely love this race! |
| 2010-10-18 6:57 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Master 1557 Maine | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread I'm in for the first time. |
| 2010-10-19 6:13 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Extreme Veteran 557 Woodland Hills, CA | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Just found this thread hidden in the Massachusetts section; funny that most of us are from Cali |
| 2010-10-21 3:04 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread |
| 2010-10-21 3:05 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Add another CA participant. Boston will be my third stand alone mary. I have only been running 3 years now. First mary was 3:48 ish and in January I squeaked out a 3:19:23 (just under the 3:20 timelimit) in 40 F temps in the rain. Unfortunately I pulled a calf, mid thigh and right hip muscle in the past 4 months and broke my collar bone in September. I finally got the green light to train recently, so I am building up from a very low fitness level. It turns out that there is very little you can do exercize wise with a broken colar bone until it sets. But I did get in (8:30 PST) and was glad I jumped right in there for registration. Phew. I wonder how many other BTers haven't found this thread yet. What plans are folks following, I was thinking of the Halhigdon Advanced I or was it II, something like that. I have to rebuild a base to start it in 8 weeks or whatever. |
| 2010-10-21 8:08 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Extreme Veteran 483 San Diego | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Hey Baowolf - glad you made it in! I typically follow the FIRST plans, since I'm usually training for triathlons, too. The plans focus on three key workouts per week; interval, tempo and long runs. I've found it just works better for me so that I can fit in swim and bike workouts as well. The Higdon plans have too many days of running for me. On another note, what else are people planning to do in the runup to Boston? I've got Carlsbad full and Oceanside 70.3 on the schedule and I'll probably try to squeeze in some other shorter early season races. |
| 2010-10-21 10:32 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Same plan as always for me...the "tcovert" plan.  Actually, I'll be working on speed a bit more than usual over the winter...I have designs on getting under 1:30 for my next HM in early February and maybe under :43 for 10K, if I can find a likely race to enter. Otherwise, I'm probably just going to maintain my run base for the most part after my last tri over Thanksgiving weekend, while upping the speedwork. I'd like to get under 3:30 at Boston, but I won't care too much if I don't...I'll have a lot of family converging on Boston to spectate and I know I'll be pretty distracted by that (and that's okay). Edited by tcovert 2010-10-21 10:33 PM |
| 2010-10-25 6:38 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Member 9 Panama City | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Recieved my Boston Marathon Entry Confirmation email last friday, I'm offically in!! I qualified for the first time at the Air Force Marathon with a time of 3:04. First time running Boston for me, any pointers to help me with the course? |
| 2010-10-25 8:13 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread I received my confirmation this weekend, too! Very excited, it seems so long ago that I got my BQ...CIM in 12/2009, with a time of 3:27...lucky to get in at 8:00am PST. I honestly did not think it would be an issue, but with all of the trouble I had registering for IMWI, I was not going to chance waiting to sign up. Hoping to get to the starting line healthy and not ruin myself as I have my first IM scheduled for September at IMWI! Also from California and very excited for the honor of running this storied race. Currently continuing to stay in tri shape and building up run durability by running 4x/week. Good luck to everyone on staying healthy and training well. |
| 2010-10-26 11:36 AM in reply to: #3158883 |
Extreme Veteran 483 San Diego | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Kim - Congrats on getting in! I remember reading your RR after Oceanside. I'm also racing Vineman 70.3 next year (to prep for Louisville). Good luck at the Vegas half! Blaine - I can give you some info about the course, but I really think the key to a successful Boston is pacing. I guess it's always important in distance events, but the long gradual downhill in the first half of the race can trick you into thinking you can run faster than you should. If you can hold back and brace yourself for the four Newton hills (miles 16-21), you'll be better prepared to maintain pace up and over Heartbreak and down along Beacon Street to one of the most amazing finishes you will ever experience. Anyone out there have thoughts on the difficulty of the course? You always hear about the challenge of Boston, but it's a net-downhill course and not eligible for world record consideration. My two Bostons are my two fastest marathon times - I'm just not sure if that has to do with the course or the preparation that goes into running the key road race of the year. There's been a lot of web chatter (letsrun.com) regarding the significance of this race now that it's selling out so quickly and 2:30 types are getting shut out. I'd be interested in hearing what you all have to say about it. |
| 2010-10-26 12:36 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Master 1497 Maryland | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread I will be there and I am very excited! |
| 2010-10-26 4:53 PM in reply to: #3172868 |
Member 9 Panama City | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread halfironmike - 2010-10-26 11:36 AM Kim - Congrats on getting in! I remember reading your RR after Oceanside. I'm also racing Vineman 70.3 next year (to prep for Louisville). Good luck at the Vegas half! Blaine - I can give you some info about the course, but I really think the key to a successful Boston is pacing. I guess it's always important in distance events, but the long gradual downhill in the first half of the race can trick you into thinking you can run faster than you should. If you can hold back and brace yourself for the four Newton hills (miles 16-21), you'll be better prepared to maintain pace up and over Heartbreak and down along Beacon Street to one of the most amazing finishes you will ever experience. Anyone out there have thoughts on the difficulty of the course? You always hear about the challenge of Boston, but it's a net-downhill course and not eligible for world record consideration. My two Bostons are my two fastest marathon times - I'm just not sure if that has to do with the course or the preparation that goes into running the key road race of the year. There's been a lot of web chatter (letsrun.com) regarding the significance of this race now that it's selling out so quickly and 2:30 types are getting shut out. I'd be interested in hearing what you all have to say about it. Thanks halfironmike, thats some great info to start with. I'm looking to run under 3 hours for this. I'm glad i decided to register the minute it became available. I've worked hard this year to qualify and cut 40+ min. off of my previous marathon. Everyone knew when registration opened, just not when it would sell out. I feel bad for everyone who waited to register later in the day. I just couldnt take that chance of waiting so i sat at a computer an hour before it opened. I wanted a spot in Boston really bad. |
| 2010-11-03 6:57 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Finally got my confirmation e-mail from the BAA this morning. They told me when I called them last week that I had nothing to worry about...but that didn't stop me from worrying anyway (with about $2K in airfare and hotel already booked). |
| 2010-11-04 12:17 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Regular 82 Erbil | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread I'm in again. Originally qualified at Little Rock Marathon in 2009 (3:29:09). Signed up in 2010, deferred & here I am, entered in 2011. The problem is that I am on the couch recovering from foot surgery Nov 2nd. 2 weeks non weight bearing & then I can start walking. Running maybe no earlier than 6 weeks. But I will be in Boston this April one way or another! |
| 2010-11-08 3:32 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Yay back up to 28 miles last week with a long run of 11. Man recovering from pulled muscles and post operation from the broken collar bone with 3 months of no running will kill that fitness level quite completely. I find when I do run my HR is too high for the speed and distance I am conservatively shooting for. I guess it is not conservative enough. Oh well I am seeing gains and I still have some weeks before the formal training plan starts. Ugg 11 miles never used to be this long... well I guess 3 years ago it did. Sorry to hear about the foot, hope you mend well.... and do not overdue it in recovery... we still have time to get ya back on your feet so to speak. |
| 2010-11-10 2:28 PM in reply to: #3171571 |
Expert 1192 Oak Creek, WI | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread a000111100 - 2010-10-25 6:38 PM Recieved my Boston Marathon Entry Confirmation email last friday, I'm offically in!! I qualified for the first time at the Air Force Marathon with a time of 3:04. First time running Boston for me, any pointers to help me with the course? Not to totally bore you... however my race report from last year was reasonably/painfully detailed on the course and strategy for running it... if of interest... you can skip all the prerace stuff... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=205126 i went into boston with a 3:12 PR and ran a 3:01 (was shooting for the sub-3)... so the pacing in my report should closely match up with what you're targeting... I'll be there again in 2011... |
| 2010-11-15 10:16 AM in reply to: #3205176 |
Member 9 Panama City | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread bscharff - 2010-11-10 2:28 PM a000111100 - 2010-10-25 6:38 PM Recieved my Boston Marathon Entry Confirmation email last friday, I'm offically in!! I qualified for the first time at the Air Force Marathon with a time of 3:04. First time running Boston for me, any pointers to help me with the course? Not to totally bore you... however my race report from last year was reasonably/painfully detailed on the course and strategy for running it... if of interest... you can skip all the prerace stuff... http://beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=205126 i went into boston with a 3:12 PR and ran a 3:01 (was shooting for the sub-3)... so the pacing in my report should closely match up with what you're targeting... I'll be there again in 2011... Thanks for the great info!!!! It will come in handy for training. Hope to see you there in April. |
| 2010-12-07 10:46 AM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread More of the same. Training in the snow. I am putting in the miles for where I am at, 138 miles last month, but fitness is coming sooo slowly. I put in a 14 miler on Sunday and my HR was way to high for the slow speed I was running. I am all really HR of 167 at a 10:00 mpm pace, really (LT 175). Oh well, still time.. but man soo much easier to lose fitness than to gain it. I was able to swim 1100 yards lastnight so that's something, but when did my bike seat get so hard. Oy 20 miles on the bike (trainer) and man my butt. I must have gotten old recently 8). Safe training everyone and I am sure we will all find our way to the starting line somehow. I think my offical training plan starts next week. How's everyone else doing? |
| 2010-12-07 11:41 AM in reply to: #3158883 |
Extreme Veteran 483 San Diego | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread No snow here, just sore legs. Jumped into Carlsbad Marathon plan last week, 8 weeks out. All 3 key runs were slow, but at least I completed the intervals (1 mi, 2 mi, 2x800m). Only managed 12 of 18 miles for the first long run and then cut the tempo run short by a mile. Made it to spin 3x in AM before work and finished the week with an easy (albeit hilly) 10 w/my gf, who is training for the half. All totaled, about 33 miles. I think the increase (from none) in mileage wrecked me for the long run to start week 2. My 20-miler at 7:15-7:30 pace became a painful 10-miler at 7:40. Took yesterday off - just did some hot yoga and sat in the hot tub. Back at the track tonight: 3x2x1200m. Thurs tempo run is a 10-miler at race pace and then the long run backs down to 15 miles on Sunday, so I am hoping to finally finish all 3 of the scheduled runs on the plan this week. |
| 2010-12-22 10:46 AM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Oy, training still going slowly. I just had a training down in Riverside for a week at sealevel and am now back at 4500 feet... My long run this week is 15 miles, but still painfully slow. After 3 months that endurance just is not coming back the way I would like it to. Oh well. How is everyone else doing in their training? I know that the Holidays are not great for getting in workouts and I picked up an extra 7 work days during the break. Tomorrow (12/23) it is time to go shopping for presents, earlier than usual, but shrug I have to drive 200 miles (tound trip) to get to the closest wallmart. Anyway, Merry Christmas, all. I will be there, but no guess on time at this stage that is for sure. |
| 2010-12-22 11:28 AM in reply to: #3158883 |
Champion 5781 Northridge, California | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Rehabbing runners knee that flared up a couple weeks after my BQ race in mid-October. Something I had once before back in early '08...this bout isn't nearly as bad as that one and I have the experience of training while rehabbing it before, so I haven't had to shut down. Long run this month, with the injury, is 12.5 miles...looking at going 14 tomorrow, though. Then out of town for Xmas...planning minimal mileage...then starting in earnest after New Years Day. |
| 2010-12-22 9:14 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Regular 82 Erbil | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread 30 minutes on the treadmill today, fast walk. 3 x :30 runs. Hey don't laugh. Foot surgery November 2, 2010. I have a lot of catching up to do. |
| 2010-12-28 10:58 PM in reply to: #3158883 |
Elite 3072 san francisco | Subject: RE: Boston Marathon : Official Thread Ironmonger-no laughing...recovering from injury is no laughing matter! You are smart to take it slow and short right now! Todd and Mike-hope you are able to get to pain-free running. You guys seem to know your bodies well. My training has been going well. I ran the LV half marathon on Dec. 5th and it was a blast. Right now I am up to 14 miles for my long run which I repeat 2 more weekends (with different zone running)...so far, so good! I might have to do a treadmill run tomorrow with all of the rain we are getting! Not a huge fan, but since they are mile repeats, it will be easier to keep a steady pace. Good luck to everyone training! And happy holidays to you. |
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