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Boston marathon 2019

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    #62
    bonaparte2
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    Glencarraig wrote: »
    Found this today. Spreadsheet showing the cut off times for the various waves/corrals for the last 12 Boston marathons.

    Suppose a runner started in Wave 2 Corral 4, that is with the 3.21-3.23 people and he wanted to run with a target time of sub 3.10 or even faster , would that be possible or would he be better to run fast somewhere else and just cruise around and enjoy the day? It looks congested on the go pro videos


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    #63
    PaulieYifter
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    bonaparte2 wrote: »
    Suppose a runner started in Wave 2 Corral 4, that is with the 3.21-3.23 people and he wanted to run with a target time of sub 3.10 or even faster , would that be possible or would he be better to run fast somewhere else and just cruise around and enjoy the day? It looks congested on the go pro videos

    Of course it’s possible - I’ve never found congestion to be a problem at Boston. The course and weather conditions are what usually lead to a slower marathon there.


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    #64
    WithCheesePlease
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    You've 90 days to start thinking about if you want the jacket...

    https://www.adidas.com/us/boston_marathon


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    #65
    Glencarraig
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    WithCheesePlease wrote: »
    You've 90 days to start thinking about if you want the jacket...

    https://www.adidas.com/us/boston_marathon

    I think I will wait to do the touchy feely thing on the jacket at the expo. I heard that this years jacket is a lot thinner than previous years, more like a windstopper. Might not be great value at $110.


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    #66
    bonaparte2
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    Acceptance card received in post today.


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    #67
    thomas anderson.
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    bonaparte2 wrote: »
    Acceptance card received in post today.

    Yup

    **** just got real.....real


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    #68
    bryangiggsy
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    Thinking about the logistics for this years race. Last year i parked in an underground car park and walked to the bag drop. I am going to try avoid the bag drop this year as it was a disaster last year trying to get your bag. They organise the bags by number and qualifying times hence why the q is massive as for each tent they have all similar qualifying times. Was waiting half an hour in the freezing cold and rain to get my bag. If you are driving or are staying close avoid the bag drop.


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    #69
    bryangiggsy
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    bryangiggsy wrote: »
    Thinking about the logistics for this years race. Last year i parked in an underground car park and walked to the bag drop. I am going to try avoid the bag drop this year as it was a disaster last year trying to get your bag. They organise the bags by number and qualifying times hence why the q is massive as for each tent they have all similar qualifying times. Was waiting half an hour in the freezing cold and rain to get my bag. If you are driving or are staying close avoid the bag drop.

    Course preview
    https://youtu.be/TEoWRSIZB4Q


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    #70
    MrMacPhisto
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    Has anybody ever attended the post marathon drinks in Fenway? If so, is it worthwhile?


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    #71
    Limpy
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    MrMacPhisto wrote: »
    Has anybody ever attended the post marathon drinks in Fenway? If so, is it worthwhile?


    The ticket is free so no harm having the option to go.

    I got one for myself and the misses. Just gonna make the most of the experience while I am there.


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    #72
    MrMacPhisto
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    Limpy wrote: »
    The ticket is free so no harm having the option to go.

    I got one for myself and the misses. Just gonna make the most of the experience while I am there.

    Cool, Im thinking the same as you. I will have two extras travelling with me..... although it might be 2020 rather than 2019 at this stage. Sidelined with a niggle since the start of new year.....:( #limpy :pac:


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    #73
    Limpy
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    MrMacPhisto wrote: »
    Cool, Im thinking the same as you. I will have two extras travelling with me..... although it might be 2020 rather than 2019 at this stage. Sidelined with a niggle since the start of new year.....:( #limpy :pac:


    2020 Is a long wait. Hopefully you shake it off!! At least with the after party you can tick Fenway Park Visit off the List.


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    #74
    MrMacPhisto
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    Thanks. My intention was always to run it for fun rather than race it so we will see what happens. Not the end of the world if it doesn’t work out for me this year.

    How are you getting on with your training? Weather looks nippy over there at the minute.


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    #75
    Limpy
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    MrMacPhisto wrote: »
    Thanks. My intention was always to run it for fun rather than race it so we will see what happens. Not the end of the world if it doesn’t work out for me this year.

    How are you getting on with your training? Weather looks nippy over there at the minute.

    I wish it was next week. Have a 22 and 3x20's done. I don't mind nippy once its not like last year, it looks a real struggle.


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    #76
    Limpy
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    Fionnuala-mccormack added to the elite field.

    https://www.fastrunning.com/events-and-races/events-news/fionnuala-mccormack-to-run-boston-marathon/23489?fbclid=IwAR1wXV8yhOAzhmy6yqct7dDAuawFHB8ZvQi1y1EN7R89WLP8JH5KqMgJHEc


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    #77
    Itziger
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    Limpy wrote: »
    Fionnuala-mccormack added to the elite field.

    https://www.fastrunning.com/events-and-races/events-news/fionnuala-mccormack-to-run-boston-marathon/23489?fbclid=IwAR1wXV8yhOAzhmy6yqct7dDAuawFHB8ZvQi1y1EN7R89WLP8JH5KqMgJHEc

    It would be great to see her back and running to her best. That said, if we're being brutally honest 2.31 (her PB) is more sub-elite than elite these days.


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    #78
    tommykb
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    Going to do the same - $30 is certainly the cheapest part of the trip so far!


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    #79
    tommykb
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    Nice running. 20 this weekend and Kinvara full then weekend after, then it's 19, 20, & 21 for the next 3 weekends - the ready-ist I'll ever be!


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    #80
    Limpy
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    Itziger wrote: »
    It would be great to see her back and running to her best. That said, if we're being brutally honest 2.31 (her PB) is more sub-elite than elite these days.


    If the weather was like last year she could do well. she'd be well used to running in the wind and rain here :) Otherwise she will be happy to PB.


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    #81
    Itziger
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    Limpy wrote: »
    If the weather was like last year she could do well. she'd be well used to running in the wind and rain here :) Otherwise she will be happy to PB.
    I was thinking the same thing meself. With weather like last year's she'd be in with a shout! Podium anyway.


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    #82
    bryangiggsy
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    Limpy wrote: »
    Fionnuala-mccormack added to the elite field.

    https://www.fastrunning.com/events-and-races/events-news/fionnuala-mccormack-to-run-boston-marathon/23489?fbclid=IwAR1wXV8yhOAzhmy6yqct7dDAuawFHB8ZvQi1y1EN7R89WLP8JH5KqMgJHEc

    Course will suit her down to the ground. Boston course like running a cross country. Steep downhills...short uphills :D


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    #83
    bonaparte2
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    Bib/Corral's been released.

    Wave breaks: Wave 1, 2:19:40 to 3:07:27; Wave 2, 3:07:28 to 3:27:17; Wave 3, 3:27:18 to 3:56:54; Wave 4, 3:56:55 and up


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    #84
    tommykb
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    Its getting more real by the day now!


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    #85
    MrMacPhisto
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    Wave 1, Corral 2 for me. Unfortunately I will be watching on the App, I have barely completed 26.2 miles in 2019 so far due to a knee issue. Ah well, next year....

    How is everybody else getting on?


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    #86
    bonaparte2
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    Wave 2 Corral 6. Looking forward to it. I hope the weather is better than last year.


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    #87
    Glencarraig
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    Wave 2 corral 7 for me. The fast guys are getting faster pushing people back.


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    #88
    WithCheesePlease
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    Wave 1, Corral 5 for me. Unfortunately I've hardly run over the past 3 weeks because of a chest infection and just started on a new course of antibiotics today. My training has gone to sh!t. Will be relying on muscle memory to get me around at this rate. I'll just he aiming to forget times and enjoy the occasion at this stage.


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    #89
    PaulieYifter
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    1/6 for me - furthest back since my 1st Boston. One benefit is it’s a shorter walk from the athletes’ village.


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    #90
    bryangiggsy
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    Wave 2 Corral 1 for me. Training hampered this past weekend due to a rugby trip to Cardiff. However felt back to normal this morning on an aerobic 8 miles. Have had to change flights due to the grounding of the Boeing Max planes with Norwegian. Flying direct to Logan now with Aer Lingus.


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    #91
    bonaparte2
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    bryangiggsy wrote: »
    Wave 2 Corral 1 for me. Training hampered this past weekend due to a rugby trip to Cardiff. However felt back to normal this morning on an aerobic 8 miles. Have had to change flights due to the grounding of the Boeing Max planes with Norwegian. Flying direct to Logan now with Aer Lingus.

    I'm flying to Providence as well but I haven't made alternative arrangements yet


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