2016 Boston Marathon Thread (Read 667 times)

This is the 6th year I've registered and shown up in Boston consecutively, but this will only be the 4th one that I will hopefully run.  My Boston history has extreme highs and extreme lows.  I'll be happy with a middle ground performance.  Fingers crossed.

I ran 18 miles yesterday with my meniscus tear and piriformis syndrome but both kept quiet.  I am feeling optimistic.  Yay.  Let's run.

Well done on getting through 18 miles wannaberunner! Just a few weeks now, take it easy, perhaps avoid Sprint sessions and hills for a while.

 

Not long now folks!! #excited

Thank you!  No worries.  I don't do much speed work, unfortunately.  I will have to save that for another race.  I'm hoping that the easy running now will afford me some tempo runs and easy pick ups in the next few weeks.

I looked at the 2015 starting times and they were from 10:00 to 11:15, depending on which wave you were in. I have two questions about the time I should leave.

My first is about traffic. I'll be staying in Somerville with my wife, who's not running. Should I ask her to drive me to the starting line, or should I take the subway to the finish line, and then take the bus to the starting line, with the runners?

My second depends on the first answer.

Either:

- How long does it take to drive from Somerville to the starting line, on marathon morning?

Or:

- How long before race start should I show up at the finish line to catch the bus?

Thanks.

 

Did you get the email sent to runners yesterday from the BAA about transportation? It links to answers that address many of your questions.

Thanks. I did. I feel pretty stupid now, lol. I'll start by rading that.

I just saw this thread, new to RunningAhead, but glad to be part of the group!

I'll be at Boston this year as well, 3rd one, looking to make my swing for the fences attempt.   I've been using a self modified version of the Jack Daniel's Running Formula (Plan C from the First Edition).     I'm hoping 2:45-2:50 goal time.

Looking forward to following this thread and good luck with all the training!!

Kyle

I looked at the 2015 starting times and they were from 10:00 to 11:15, depending on which wave you were in. I have two questions about the time I should leave.

 

My first is about traffic. I'll be staying in Somerville with my wife, who's not running. Should I ask her to drive me to the starting line, or should I take the subway to the finish line, and then take the bus to the starting line, with the runners?

 

My second depends on the first answer.

Either:

- How long does it take to drive from Somerville to the starting line, on marathon morning?

Or:

- How long before race start should I show up at the finish line to catch the bus?

 

Thanks.

You are probably better off taking the subway to the finish and then bus to the start. I've always stayed with family in Concord and had a non-running family member drive me to the start which has worked out fine, but Concord is closer to the start than Somerville.

Plan to get wherever you need to be early -- there may be lines and waits. The starting villages are fine to hang out for a while if you need to. Bring a large garbage bag to sit on since the ground may be damp.

Another consideration for anyone not taking the bus to the start: you will only be able to check bags at the finish line area so if you go directly to the start, you will not be able to check a bag.

I have been the cross training queen since I started this habit but I am not very inspired this year.  I have been able to run which almost takes the fire out of me.  LOL

If it helps, I find an intense 30 mile n cycle at 90 rpm or above (whatever you can manage) is a great a t cross training exercise.  If your legs can take it, it's worth doing.