| almostbq |
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Should one do this? I've given it my best effort in many races - coming within two minutes of accomplishing it at one race, crashing and burning at others at mile 20. |
| Raptured |
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Run more miles in training. Any physically healthy person should have no problem qualifying for Boston if they put in lots of mileage. No matter your age or gender, you don't have to run faster than 7:00/mile to qualify. 7:00/mile is not a fast pace, so just put in the mileage and the endurance will come around. |
| Fitzwell |
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Yeah, how old are you? 7min miles are almost a given with enough mileage, unless you're 60 years old. |
| almostbq |
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The problem has been getting the mileage in training. I live in a very humid area and during summer, a tear duct condition makes it difficult to train due to ocular hypersensitivity to sweat. (meibomian gland syndrome) I am making use of preventive measures like the sweat gutr and Vaseline on the forehead, they work only to a point. Looking forward to living in a generally cooler temperature climate again someday. I've also focused on trying to do too many marathons and thus experiencing diminished returns. |
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Making excuses like this will not get you anywhere.
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| runner85 |
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It seems like your biggest hurdle is finding safe ways to get the mileage in. Running 7 min pace shouldn't be too difficult with enough time to prepare. You can do it if you go out of your way to make it happen. Good Luck |
| lets runners are all millionai |
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If you donate enough , I think it's only about 2500 bucks,to one of the authorized charities will give you a bib. |
| almostbq |
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Yeah I can get the 7 minute mile pace just fine. It's being able to find a way in the summer to get it for long runs without being blinded by sweat (due to eye condition) |