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Tag: race prep
Some Advice for First Time Boston Marathon Runners
Originally posted April 11th, 2013 While the BAA’s logistics have evolved since 2013, this advice for first time Boston Marathon runners still holds true. I’m not a certified running coach, but I have run The Boston Marathon nine times as of 2019. Each race has a special place in my heart and I have many memories.…
What’s The Best Racing Strategy?
What’s The Best Racing Strategy? Whether you want to beat your own records or win a race, you will have to establish a racing strategy in order to perform well. There are three main racing strategies in long-distance running, and each one can work. Regardless of the distance of the race, I see people go…
2014 Boston Marathon Essentials
Essentials of the BAA Baggage Policy At the Marathon Expo, the BAA will provide a clear 18”x18”x4” bag for gear check. This is the only bag that can be used to check gear on Marathon Monday. This bag must be checked on the Boston Common before boarding a bus for Hopkinton. This year you have…
BAA announcement
The BAA held the first of three “Runners Clinics” Monday night in Boston. This was the first time I’ve attended a BAA clinic. Getting into and navigating Boston is too much of a hassle. With my knee injury I hoped to get some expert advice. In the back of my mind I’m still thinking bad things.…