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Daniel F.
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The Holy Grail

posted over 2 years ago | Report

I didnt think I would ever be able to make a run on qualifying for this race. However my training has been such that I believe I will try and qualify in October at the Grand rapids marathon, I must run it in under 3 hrs 10 mins. I just decided this as i am typing now.

Here we come Boston!

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  • Kate M.
    Kate M. Sendmail

    Go for it, Daniel! It sounds like you've worked hard for this - just keep up the good work, kick butt in Grand Rapids, and enjoy the ride!

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  • Peter L.PRO
    Peter L. Sendmail

    I'm making an attempt in either Hartford in October or Manchester (NH) in November - need a 3:15:59, which is about 20 minutes under my marathon PR. Good luck to all!

    posted over 2 years ago | edited over 2 years ago | Report

  • Andy O.PRO
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    I'll be attempting a BQ in October at the MCM, a crowded race. I too need a 3:15:59 or better to BQ for 2010. But, I think a 3:20:59 or better would get me into Boston 2011, based on their qualifying window (~18 mos.). Maybe. In any case, both times will be a challenge. My recent PR is a 3:25:20 on a course with 2nd half hills and rain throughout. Got to train harder.

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  • Jöyce
    Jöyce Sendmail

    My first marathon will be Long Beach, CA - I don't have a finish time goal, just looking to finish. =) Following that I will continue training to qualify for Boston.

    Good luck to you all! =)

    posted over 2 years ago | Report

  • Nick E.
    Nick E. Sendmail

    Good luck!

    posted over 2 years ago | Report

  • Jeff C.
    Jeff C. Sendmail

    The Bay State Marathon in Lowell, MA is a VERY flat marathon (October 18th, 2009). 1/2 the people who ran it last year qualified for Boston. Just a thought for those trying to qualify for the first time. It will also be my FIRST marathon. If you go to their website they have a 'coach' you can sign up for as well (if it's not already full). Mine happens to be Nate Jenkins which I am VERY excited about! http://www.baystatemarathon.com/

    Good luck to all !!!

    posted over 2 years ago | Report

  • Eddie D.
    Eddie D. Sendmail

    I would love to qualify for Boston this year, but I would be content with getting closer. The LA Marathon was my 1st marathon earlier this year, I ran 3:39 (was shooting for 3:30 but hit the wall at mile 22. I don't feel like I trained well enough for that one so I know I can do better!

    I need a 3:10 to qualify for Boston which is roughly a 7:15 Pace. I really hate to push for too much too soon though. My next Marathon is November 15th. If I could run anywhere between 3:20 - 3:15 then I can really focus on attempting a Boston Qualifier.

    posted over 2 years ago | Report

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