I'm actually just going to watch and cheer on some friends this year. I only ran from 2003 to 2005 but I was there in 2002 to watch as well. I'm kind of itching to run this year but after watching last year and seeing the great weather they got I feel its my duty not to jinx the weather so I'll sit out one more year!
qualified with a 2:47 on a hot day in jacksonville
I just hope for good weather and to do better than I did in 2004 at Boston(3:24)
Looking to make it three BAA's in a row, but this will be my slowest by far. After a very unhealthy winter, just looking to enjoy Boston and share the (very) long run with my bro. On the same day in October we ran 2:28 and 2:54. We'll be shooting for sub-3 on April 16th. Let's all hope for cool, overcast skies and a bouyant tailwind. (But expect a humid 70-degree, bright sunny day, and a headwind!)
Good luck Joe and Marz!
Matt?
I know that you post on slowtwitch....didn't know you also were on Letsrun.com?
How was your training in Florida? I'm running my 16th Boston....not sure what kind of shape. Ran the Thaw. I gave Klopper a shirt for ya....hope it fits.
Good luck in Beantown. Have a cold Sam afterwards...I'll look for ya.
DP
Most of the course is fairly sheltered by trees and buildings from the wind. Tuck in behind a big guy
I'm pretty sure that ///// is like 6'8" so i'm not sure that this will be a possibility for him. I'll be tucking in behind you!
3:16 QT
Hoping to to run 3:12:xx
It's been a rough winter though and I didn't get as much hill work in as I wanted to.
Shad, sorry to hear about the injury plagued winter, I think it was you Achilles bothering when we talked in Jan? Best of luck with the rehab, Vermont City could be an option, you are ready for 2:25.
Kevin, thanks. You read my mind -- I am considering VCM. You've been training for Boston, right? Good luck, man.
RIPT wrote:
Most of the course is fairly sheltered by trees and buildings from the wind. Tuck in behind a big guy
I'm pretty sure that ///// is like 6'8" so i'm not sure that this will be a possibility for him. I'll be tucking in behind you!
It's true, everyone drafts off me.
Shad,
How are things? I've struggled with injuries all winter too. Probably the pressures of 60hr/weeks in the office. Trying to balance two jobs and high-level training has been lousy at best. I'm still gunning for sub 2:20 anyway. I'm prepared to crash if/when it happens -- I will finish even if I have to walk. But then again, these situations often result in the best experiences and best stories. On a more positive note, I finished a great workout yesterday which adds to restoring my confidence. See you out there.
marz
This will be my third Boston ('88, '96).
Qualified at 2005 NYC, which I ran strictly for fun (3:04).
My Master's marathon PR is 2:43.
I'm looking to "run my age". 48-years old = 2:48.
no kidding, I had no idea that so many slow runners visited letsrun. Maybe it's their dream to be mediocre?
Bingham wrote:
no kidding, I had no idea that so many slow runners visited letsrun. Maybe it's their dream to be mediocre?
And your times?
2:18 before I retired 10 years ago.
Bingham wrote:
2:18 before I retired 10 years ago.
Hard to believe that a 30+ year old is that immature :)
More like 10% immature, 90% insecure.
Look in the mirror "kids".
Bingham wrote:
Look in the mirror "kids".
So tell us, why did you quit after only running a 2:18? I mean, there are a ton of guys faster than you.
What happened, parents kick you out of the house?
What's it to you?
You were the one to knock the times people were posting, what's it to you?