Boston Marathon 2013
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
LOVE your post -- total taper madness!!! You will be fine!!
I have no advice about Hopkinton drop-off since I took the bus from Boston....
Re food before the race, they have lots at Athlete's village -- water, Gatorade, bagels, bananas (this is what I remember)....
As for hydration on the course, there are aid stations every 3 km (on BOTH sides of the road), so lots of opportunity to hydrate -- bring what you are comfortable with for hydration, but don't stress about it -- you won't go thirsty. Even the spectators are out with glasses of water for the athletes (and they even had ice packs last year)!!
Go and enjoy -- you will have a BLAST!!
I have no advice about Hopkinton drop-off since I took the bus from Boston....
Re food before the race, they have lots at Athlete's village -- water, Gatorade, bagels, bananas (this is what I remember)....
As for hydration on the course, there are aid stations every 3 km (on BOTH sides of the road), so lots of opportunity to hydrate -- bring what you are comfortable with for hydration, but don't stress about it -- you won't go thirsty. Even the spectators are out with glasses of water for the athletes (and they even had ice packs last year)!!
Go and enjoy -- you will have a BLAST!!
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
I think you would be fine with the timing of the drop-off Ken. The way I remember it (it was 5 years ago!) there was no lineup at the buses, they just filled one and it went. Just a short ride too, 5 or 10 minutes.
You have a great time!
You have a great time!
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Good luck!
Forecast looks great!!
Forecast looks great!!
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Too superstitious and too busy to be excited at this point! Plus, knowing that my training has been sub-par, this is going to be a long run rather than a race. That goal of hitting the start line at Boston trained, uninjured and primed remains elusive...
Weather forecast is a little different as of this morning, now up to 15 C with more sun. After the winter conditions we've had here (with more to come) that's going to feel like full summer. Don't forget the sunscreen!
Weather forecast is a little different as of this morning, now up to 15 C with more sun. After the winter conditions we've had here (with more to come) that's going to feel like full summer. Don't forget the sunscreen!
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19 marathons (3:24:56), 9 30 km ATBs (2:21:33), 2 Midsummer 30 km (2:22:07), 15 half marathons (1:33:53), 5 10 Ks (44:17), 1 5K (22:59), 1 50 K (4:29:22)
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19 marathons (3:24:56), 9 30 km ATBs (2:21:33), 2 Midsummer 30 km (2:22:07), 15 half marathons (1:33:53), 5 10 Ks (44:17), 1 5K (22:59), 1 50 K (4:29:22)
2015: London
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
forecast is irratic.
high of 17c low of 2c and no rain for Sat-Mon
high of 17c low of 2c and no rain for Sat-Mon
Re: Boston Marathon 2013
High of 12, low of 2, wind in your face a bit 20k SE sunny
Re: Boston Marathon 2013
So excited for you guys.
I have two other people I'll also be tracking on Monday.
I have two other people I'll also be tracking on Monday.
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Thinking of our Boston bound Maniacs.
Have a great weekend and a wonderful race on Monday.
Have a great weekend and a wonderful race on Monday.
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Enjoy the Boston experience. Very special. Like visiting the Pope at the Vatican.
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Safe travels to everyone heading to Boston this weekend and have a great race! Fingers crossed for some great running weather for you.
Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Th latest weather forecast is partly cloudy, low about 4C and high 11 C
Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Ken B wrote:Th latest weather forecast is partly cloudy, low about 4C and high 11 C
Great racing weather!!!
Will be tracking!
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
I have tomorrow off work and get the Boston stations, so I'm hoping to watch! Have a great race, everyone!
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Have a fabulous time and race everyone.
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Godspeed, everyone!
I am teaching all day tomorrow, so I won't be able to track anyone on-line. I'll check in during my lunch break if I get a chance. The one (and only) disadvantage to Bell Fibe over ExpressVu is that last year I got the Boston TV stations and could set my PVR. With Fibe my feed is from Buffalo, so no such luck.
Actually, SportsNetOne* is carrying the race at 1PM ET (on tape delay), so I'll PVR that and watch it later.
*In the on-line TV guide it says: "The 2013 Boston Marathon. Thousands of professional runners compete in a lengthy race."
I am teaching all day tomorrow, so I won't be able to track anyone on-line. I'll check in during my lunch break if I get a chance. The one (and only) disadvantage to Bell Fibe over ExpressVu is that last year I got the Boston TV stations and could set my PVR. With Fibe my feed is from Buffalo, so no such luck.
Actually, SportsNetOne* is carrying the race at 1PM ET (on tape delay), so I'll PVR that and watch it later.
*In the on-line TV guide it says: "The 2013 Boston Marathon. Thousands of professional runners compete in a lengthy race."
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Boston Marathon 2013
Another cool thing- this year the BAA has an iPhone app which means it will be easier to track when I leave home.
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
I work in the morning only and we have all the Boston stations here so I am SUPER excited to watch the race! It's always one of my fav days of the year . A close pal, and training partner, is running and she's ready for something fast & special. And the weather will be on her side. I can't wait to follow along!!!
Have a great race, everyone!
Have a great race, everyone!
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Good luck and have a great race everyone!
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Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Anyone have bib numbers for tracking?
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Robinandamelia wrote:Anyone have bib numbers for tracking?
Founds some:
Jacqueline (jogger barbie) 15275
Ken (Ken B) 20812
Jonas (Fingerboy) 2102
Am I missing anyone?
Re: Boston Marathon 2013
This is going to be a spectacularly unproductive morning of work for me- boston marathon monday always is......
5 mins until the Elite Women go! Quite anxious to see how our local superstar (Jutta Merilainen) makes out.
5 mins until the Elite Women go! Quite anxious to see how our local superstar (Jutta Merilainen) makes out.
Keep on rolling, just a mile to go. Keep on rolling my old buddy, you're moving much too slow.
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Good luck to those running Boston this morning, good luck to every body else ducking your bosses in trying to watch/follow along....
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Darn the live feed doesn't seem to work for me...
Re: Boston Marathon 2013
Me neither. Apparently it is not available in Canada if you look at the list of countries it is available in
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