Tag: Boston Marathon
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Boston Marathon Expo – 2014
Boston Marathon Expo highlights I went to the Expo Friday night. Last year I was there when it opened and greeted hundreds of runners as they arrived to pick up their packets. In years past I’ve gone on a Saturday. This year I took Friday off to go early, but had an afternoon conference call,…
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And the City Smiled
Boston Comes Alive! When you go to a race do you ever get the feeling that the city or town is consumed with the event? That they have been planning for us; they have been waiting for us. The big day has arrived and the pulse of the community has quickened with excitement. Towns Big and Small New Bedford is alive for…
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Boston Marathon Expo
The Expo opens Friday at Noon. Boston Marathon Expo Advice Most likely you are staying in a hotel in town and can walk to The Hynes Convention Center. The address is in your Runner Passport. Just in case, it is 900 Boylston Street. You can walk there or take the “T” as we call the subway here in…
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Boston Marathon Runners Rules
Boston Marathon Runners Rules in brief Tuesday night I was speaking with some runners who were not familiar the new rules or the new bus boarding schedule. I thought I’d pull together what I know to try and help. While we cannot pack for expedition like we used to, we will also spend less time waiting in Hopkinton. I’m an…
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Living on Taper Time
It’s Taper Time for Boston Marathon runners! It’s time to reduce your miles and be careful. It’s more important to arrive in Hopkinton un-injured and rested than it is to make up a long run that you missed last month. You are as fit as you are going to get for this race. It is…
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Marathon Packing
Friday I asked all the Boston Marathon runners if they have started packing yet. Marathon Packing When traveling long distances for a race you have to plan ahead. Fortunately, Boston is not in the sticks and the Boston Marathon Expo will have anything you need for the race. If you forget something (except your shoes!),…