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Wild idea: how about running Boston

david waredavid ware
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OK, so I am getting ready to do IMAZ in 3 weeks.  Signed up for Mont Tremblant Next August and likely IMAZ again next November.  Decided after running for what seems like forever that I would like to do Boston.  While training for IMAZ, did an impromptu 1/2 marathon in 1:39, Daniels says that converts to a 3:27.  Qualifying for Men 55-59 is 3:40.  Need a time before September of 2013 to register for 2014.  Do not want to mess up training for next summer's IMs, but if I can incorporate the training that would be great.  Looking for recommendations on: a) a good time during the year to try for the BQ; b) recommendations for a good race to qualify at: c) what am I missing?

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  • Jeff BraatenJeff Braaten
    I'm far from an expert but I did IM Lou last summer and sat on my couch for 6 weeks and qualified for Boston at Chicago. The fitness will carry over pretty well. I am also 55. If I were you I would look for a race 6-7 weeks after Arizona and then start the OS in late January. Other option would be to wait a year and then Q for 2015.
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    the hard part about Boston is qualifying and then running A SECOND marathon in short order before your tri season. Can be done, but just a bit hard on the body (that would put 4 marathons in one year, IOW). I would go 6-7 weeks out so you can recover and get in some lighter workouts, but first confirm boston is even open to you with the new registration process, etc.
  • david waredavid ware
    @Patrick: As I understand, 2013 is sold out. Registration for 2014 opens in Sept 2013. My thought was to try and qualify before next September's registration opens for the 2014 race. Would be either a mary after IMAZ this year, not likely), or sometime next year early so as not to interfere with Mont Tremblant. There are about 12 weeks b/t MT and IMAZ so I would not think that would be a good time either. At registration September 2012 for next year anyone with a time 1:14 under the BQ got in.
  • Steve WestSteve West
    I know there are thousands of marathons around to choose from but Sugaroaf (5/19/13) may fit your needs. My current PR is from there in 2010.

    Excerpt and website below.

    The setting for the race is breathtaking as it follows the Maine Scenic Highway – Route 27, winding through the beautiful mountains of Western Maine. Despite the mountainous surroundings, Sugarloaf’s course is ranked among the top 15 fastest marathon courses in the nation. The first 5 miles of the marathon are flat, miles 5-10 are rolling hills with a steady two-mile climb at mile 8. The last 16 miles are downhill. The course starts in Eustis, travels through Carrabassett Valley, and ends in Kingfield. The weather in the mountains this time of year is ideal for running. Normal morning temperatures range in the 40's at 7am and rise to the 70's by 11am

    http://www.sugarloaf.com/eventsactivities/marathon.html

  • david waredavid ware
    @Steve: sounds like a beautiful course!
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