When I ran it a few years back the hotel opened their breakfast buffet early for the runners. Since breakfast was about 5 hours before race time, I ate a normal big breakfast and stayed away from anything 'unusual'. I stuck with the basics, some scrambled eggs, little bit of biscuits and gravy, toast etc....
Breakfast had plenty of time to digest and I took a few snacks for the bus ride and the long wait at the start line area. It worked fine for me.
txRUNNERgirl wrote:
I ran Boston in 2013 and had a terrible race, full of cramping, which is why I am extra paranoid about fueling this time. I have run flat marathons and done okay, but still have not mastered the final 10K without bonking a little bit.
Not sure a "big" PR is on the docket for this course, but I think as long as I don't cramp up/walk like I did in '13, I am definitely in PR shape. I think a conservative goal is sub-3:20, but I would be happy just to feel like I ran the course well.
My guess is that your '13 cramping had more to do with hydration and not running the course smartly. I had cramps last year from running to hard from 13-20 and not taking it easy once you crest heartbreak hill at boston college.
Start slow, and be steady the first 13. Don't make any big moves on the few downhills after the half way mark. Run steady but strong through the hills. Take it easy once you crest them and then make a big push from cleveland cricle to the finish.
The leg cramping was primarily from the first 6 miles or so of downhill. I knew not to go out too fast, and don't think I did, but as soon as the course started to get flat, so did my legs. I think what I did was get too stressed and tense because of the crowded course. There were parts when people would cut me off or I'd get stuck behind someone and they started slowing or stopping so I'd have to weave around them. It was sunny, but not particularly hot that year (60s). I think the sun may have contributed to some dehydration, but I'm pretty good with drinking a lot of water, perhaps not enough electrolytes.
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