Boston Marathon : Official Thread (Page 3)

Yep, had my first Boston marathon dream last night. That means it's almost race time!

I'm in wave 1, but I'll still eat something when I get up (probably some cheerios as is my routine), and then have a bagel and a banana at the tent in athletes village about an hour before my start. It all depends on what you are used to.  I routinely eat a bowl of cereal or banana or something else fairly small and then start running 10 minutes later (when I'm doing long runs), and it doesn't bother me, but some people don't like to have much of anything for the last few hours before the start.

During the race, I'll take in about 200 calories per hour, as I've found that it works for me. This will be via some gatorade (combined with water) every few miles, plus a gel (Gu is my preferred gel) about three times during the race. I'm looking to go somewhere near three hours, so that means a gel around mile 8, 14, and 20 or so for me.

If what you've been doing works well for you, then stay with it.

elliot85 - 2012-04-02 1:11 PM TWO WEEKS!

Giddyup!

I'm feeling pretty pumped after yesterday's last long run (17), as I was easily holding my goal marathon pace for the last six miles. 

Quit yo braggin  I had my last speed day yesterday.

I've been checking the forecast several times daily. I swear the weather significantly changes every time I check.

Same workout for me today per Pfitz (3 x 1 mile intervals). I hit 5:55, 5:44, and 5:42. Not bad considering I had just rolled out of bed. I'm starting to think I can go for a sub-7 minute pace on race day.

I'm  tempted to run a local 5k on Saturday to make use of my improved speed, cause I think I could handily beat my previous 5k best of 18:25, but I think I'll stick to the plan and run six easy. 

That's one heck of a long training run . You'll have a great time in Boston, no doubt.

Nine days!  I did 6 fast (for me!) yesterday....and ow.  ITB is really sore.  Hoping it's just 'taper-pain'.  Icing, stretching and rolling today!

Bought a new suitcase, ready to travel on Friday!!!

The wind should cool us down a little, right

Gotta love New England...snow storms on April Fools day and summer on Patriots Day..I guess the only comfort is knowing everybody out there on Monday is facing the same conditions whatever they may turn out to be!!!

Wow! Did you all get the email from BAA regarding the deferment option? I seriously don't know what to do now.

My husband is running on Monday - already has flight booked and plans to be smart about the race.  He has a hotel booked near the airport, but is hoping to find something close to the finish line.  If you know someone who is planning to skip the race but has a hotel for Sunday and Monday nights, let me know via email:

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Thanks!  And good luck to all of you planning to run!

It was a tough call for me, as it was pretty tempting to take the automatic bid for 2013 and spend Monday at Fenway, but I've decided to go for it, give it what I can, and be satisfied with the result even if it's nowhere near the outcome I had trained and hoped for.

Good luck everyone, and stay safe tomorrow.

Got my number- i'm running..We are going to have an epic day!!!

It'll be one for the record books, and probably not time wise. I'm curious to see how much slower the elite field will be. I'm still holding out hope of qualifying for next year, as this is my only planned marathon this year.

Good luck to everyone!!

I'm watching Boston Mary on local TV!

Go BTers...race smart and have fun!