Boston Marathon who is running 2011?

[HCcD]

I can't even fathom your obsession about a marathon race jacket ... geessh, it's only a marathon, Maniacs ...

[Lightning]

I can't even fathom your obsession about a marathon race jacket ... geessh, it's only a marathon, Maniacs ...

Andy, it IS an obsession! I hung a picture of the jacket on my fridge when trying to qualify. I do not even know a lot about the actual race itself, nor do I really tell a lot of people I am running it. (just asked last weekend what my next race is while out for a 32k run...I said Around the Bay! technically it is) But the jacket....CAN NOT WAIT!!!

[HCcD]

I can't even fathom your obsession about a marathon race jacket ... geessh, it's only a marathon, Maniacs ...

Andy, it IS an obsession! I hung a picture of the jacket on my fridge when trying to qualify. I do not even know a lot about the actual race itself, nor do I really tell a lot of people I am running it. (just asked last weekend what my next race is while out for a 32k run...I said Around the Bay! technically it is) But the jacket....CAN NOT WAIT!!!

You'd never see me in a Boston Marathon Jacket ... ... 'cause I would have to qualify for it first ...

[alexk]

Jo Jo, is your jacket black with red? Mine isn't roomy at all. Maybe I got a kid's size?! (lol). When I bought it, it was the only xsmall there and there was another woman with her eye on it...I should have left it. My 9 year old daughter - who's very tiny - wears it.

[Jo-Jo]

They seemed to have plenty of all the sizes. My friend tried a bunch. Unfortunately the size was the least of his problems....

What did he do with his jacket...does he wear it?

My friend had health issues in the marathon and had to drop out. But he had already bought the jacket. He doesn't wear it but he still has it. He could have easily sold it on Craigslist or something if he wanted to, but he still has it.

He's saving it until he can go back to run Boston and redeem his DNF-- at that point he figures he'll wear his first jacket and have a good story to tell.

I didn't realize he'd had health issues...I thought he had DNF'd because the race wasn't going as he had planned.
My race sure didn't go as planned (that's what running when you have probably no business being on the course will do ) but I'm happy I got to the finish line.

I sure hope he does get back to Boston...and yep...he will have a good story to tell!

[Jo-Jo]

Jo Jo, is your jacket black with red? Mine isn't roomy at all. Maybe I got a kid's size?! (lol). When I bought it, it was the only xsmall there and there was another woman with her eye on it...I should have left it. My 9 year old daughter - who's very tiny - wears it.

Nope...my jacket is blue and black...and it really does look like a Rock Star jacket...all shiney. Not a running jacket for sure!
I think there is a pic somewhere of me, Robbie-T and Doonst with our jackets on RM. Don't ask me where...or how to post it

[Jwolf]

I didn't realize he'd had health issues...I thought he had DNF'd because the race wasn't going as he had planned.

Well, he didn't make an actual "logical" decision to drop out. His body shut down on him and he never quite figured out why. He went off the course at about 15 miles and was then led to medical in a less-than-fully-cogent state-- stayed there for about two hours before they finally let him go....

He would have finished if he could have, if only for that jacket.

[Jo-Jo]

I didn't realize he'd had health issues...I thought he had DNF'd because the race wasn't going as he had planned.

No, no-- He didn't make a conscious decision to drop out. His body shut down on him and he never quite figured out why. He went off the course at about 15 miles and was then led to medical in a less-than-fully-cogent state-- stayed there for about two hours before they finally let him go....

He would have finished if he could have, if only for that jacket.

WOW...I didn't realize that. That must have been awful...and scarey!!

[Jwolf]

I didn't realize he'd had health issues...I thought he had DNF'd because the race wasn't going as he had planned.

No, no-- He didn't make a conscious decision to drop out. His body shut down on him and he never quite figured out why. He went off the course at about 15 miles and was then led to medical in a less-than-fully-cogent state-- stayed there for about two hours before they finally let him go....

He would have finished if he could have, if only for that jacket.

WOW...I didn't realize that. That must have been awful...and scarey!!

Not the way he wanted to end his Boston Marathon experience, no. But he'll be back.

[Lightning]

pts, I KNOW!!! I can not imagine when I will be able to race this one again so I want to buy everything. Won't I look cool in 2026 with my 2011 jacket.

ahem. i seem to remember a certain someone telling me that boston jackets should have an expiry date. want to tell me your timeline now so i can remind you before 2026?

I think I am a running snob! Where do I come up with these crazy "rules"???? I can wear it until I qualify again!!!

Just read a course description on Runners World about Boston. Sounds very tough!!! Something, in the words of Robbie Heart (Wedding Singer), I should have FOUND OUT YESTERDAY!!!! Hehe. That'll teach me for not researching it. Lots of training time left though...

[RayMan]

I think there is a pic somewhere of me, Robbie-T and Doonst with our jackets on RM. Don't ask me where...or how to post it

[deerdree]

that's the picture Lightning had on her fridge, but she photoshopped her face onto Jo-Jo's body.


just kidding.

[Jo-Jo]

I think there is a pic somewhere of me, Robbie-T and Doonst with our jackets on RM. Don't ask me where...or how to post it

Thanks Ray!! I love this pic...mind you every time I see it I go..."WTF...I'm so short.."

[Doonst]

Loud and proud for sure! A friend of mine calls it her Nascar jacket. I'll settle for rock star. When are we getting the band back together and going on the road?

[Robbie-T]

Thanks Ray!! I love this pic...mind you every time I see it I go..."WTF...I'm so short.."

I still very afraid!

When are we getting the band back together and going on the road?

Yeah we had good times in our younger days.

[TheBman]

Hey! No idea how I missed this thread, but HELLZ YA, Heather and I will be there....race#2 in 24hrs.

LA....unfortunately we wont be able to drop in to see you...maybe cheering on the course?

We come in from Heathrow around 9pm on Sunday....do we have any volunteers to shop the Expo for us? Jackets of course....


Bman

[Lightning]

Ok, let's make an official list! Just going off my memory so don't be mad if I forgot you! Add your name below...

Running the Marathon

Joggler
Running Wild
alexk
Mr. CinC
RayMan
Lightning
BMan
Stella
SteveF

5k

deerdree
La (in a shallonge with CinC)
CinC

Cheering

[Killerz]

Running the Marathon

Joggler
Running Wild
alexk
Mr. CinC
RayMan
Lightning
BMan
Stella
SteveF
Killerz

5k

deerdree
La (in a shallonge with CinC)
CinC

Cheering

[La]

Running the Marathon

Joggler
Running Wild
alexk
Mr. CinC
RayMan
Lightning
BMan
Stella
SteveF
Killerz

5k

deerdree
La (in a shallonge with CinC)
CinC

Cheering

Working at the Expo
La - Scotia Waterfront Marathon Booth. Drop by and say Hi. (splitting duties with my friend Rhea, so if I'm not there when you come by she'll be able to let you know when I'll be there)

[alexk]

La - how exciting, working at the expo. I'll stop by for sure and come back if you're not there!

It''s a bit early to start planning but it'd be nice to meet some Maniacs. Maybe we could pick a spot to meet in Hopkington or something before or after the race. I'm travelling with some friends but will have time to spare.

[HCcD]

Adidas Screws Up the 2011 Boston Marathon Jackets
http://mainerunner.blogspot.com/2011/03/adidas-screws-up-2011-boston-marathon.html

[Spirit Unleashed]

Adidas Screws Up the 2011 Boston Marathon Jackets
http://mainerunner.blogspot.com/2011/03/adidas-screws-up-2011-boston-marathon.html

The whole Boston thing is getting cheaper but costing more (imo). I like elegance and style for the cost of such an adventure.

[Run26.2]

I still wear my Boston 2006 jacket out and about with pride....pretty sure I'm gonna be buried in it (didn't buy a jacket in 2007)....The finish line of Boston in '06 was where I met Buns for the first time....saw this guy in a RM orange shirt and went over to chat and compare race stories....ah, the memories!

[Jo-Jo]

I still wear my Boston 2006 jacket out and about with pride....pretty sure I'm gonna be buried in it (didn't buy a jacket in 2007)....The finish line of Boston in '06 was where I met Buns for the first time....saw this guy in a RM orange shirt and went over to chat and compare race stories....ah, the memories!

I too wear my 08 jacket with pride. I mainly wear it when I'm travelling...it's a great way to meet people. So yep...I'll be wearing it to the Van Hoopla this year

I'm glad I got the Rock Star version in 08

I would be very sad to have a Boston jacket where the logo faded and washed out

[NewFinnLoper]

I still wear my Boston 2006 jacket out and about with pride....pretty sure I'm gonna be buried in it (didn't buy a jacket in 2007)....The finish line of Boston in '06 was where I met Buns for the first time....saw this guy in a RM orange shirt and went over to chat and compare race stories....ah, the memories!

I too wear my 08 jacket with pride. I mainly wear it when I'm travelling...it's a great way to meet people. So yep...I'll be wearing it to the Van Hoopla this year

I'm glad I got the Rock Star version in 08

I would be very sad to have a Boston jacket where the logo faded and washed out

Me too Jo-Jo...I love my Rock Star one...and I wear it travelling as well. Inevitably someone comes up to say hi and we swap Boston stories...

BTW...this is my fave maniac shot from Boston 08