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Boston Marathon 2014
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06-05-2013 10:52am#1After watching the events in Boston unfold a few weeks ago, I decided to change my mind on not running another marathon for a few years and to go about getting qualified for Boston 2014. Lived there for 16yrs, kids were born there, and ran it 3 times previously, so I felt I had to go back.
Now the problem was when to run the qualifying marathon? My focus this year is on the 1500m, so the only long runs I had done was a few 15 milers.
After running 14mls easy 2 weeks ago at 7:05 pace, I decided to try to get it out of the way in Limerick rather than wait for Cork.
Mission accomplished, 3:17:35, over 7mins under the 3:25 for my catogory
Very happy to have got the qualifying time, I'll be ready for a sub 3 in Boston next year
I know they'll be a huge demand for entries this year so hopefully that'll be enough to get me in.
Splits were:
7:10, 7:29, 7:23, 7:23, 7:23,
7:23, 7:20, 7:21, 7:22, 7:21
7:24, 7:26, 7:24, 7:26, 7:26
7:22, 7:22, 7:15, 7:15, 7:21
7:03, 7:20, 7:56, 9:41, 7:39
8:08, 2:202
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After watching the events in Boston unfold a few weeks ago, I decided to change my mind on not running another marathon for a few years and to go about getting qualified for Boston 2014. Lived there for 16yrs, kids were born there, and ran it 3 times previously, so I felt I had to go back.
Now the problem was when to run the qualifying marathon? My focus this year is on the 1500m, so the only long runs I had done was a few 15 milers.
After running 14mls easy 2 weeks ago at 7:05 pace, I decided to try to get it out of the way in Limerick rather than wait for Cork.
Mission accomplished, 3:17:35, over 7mins under the 3:25 for my catogory
Very happy to have got the qualifying time, I'll be ready for a sub 3 in Boston next year
I know they'll be a huge demand for entries this year so hopefully that'll be enough to get me in.
Splits were:
7:10, 7:29, 7:23, 7:23, 7:23,
7:23, 7:20, 7:21, 7:22, 7:21
7:24, 7:26, 7:24, 7:26, 7:26
7:22, 7:22, 7:15, 7:15, 7:21
7:03, 7:20, 7:56, 9:41, 7:39
8:08, 2:20
well done speedy, hope to there myself0 -
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cheers Sosa, finding out though that I may have to do it all over again as Limerick is not an AIMS certified course
registration opens in september...what are your options?
maybe waterford, but i do not know if it is aims....dont think it is
Cork surely is, but its a bit close after limerick
I ran a very comfortable 3:08 which has me under 3:10 for my age but with the food of applicants they are going to get for next year...who knows...i ran with a charity waiver this year and was 25k deep out of 28k ...lots of fun getting through the crowds!0 -
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registration opens in september...what are your options?
maybe waterford, but i do not know if it is aims....dont think it is
Cork surely is, but its a bit close after limerick
I ran a very comfortable 3:08 which has me under 3:10 for my age but with the food of applicants they are going to get for next year...who knows...i ran with a charity waiver this year and was 25k deep out of 28k ...lots of fun getting through the crowds!
Hi Sosa,
Just got word back from AAI;
I can confirm that the Limerick Marathon was measured by an Athletics Ireland certified course measurer affiliated to IAAF/AIMS and will suffice.
Hopefully this means that I should be ok 0 -
Hi Sosa,
Just got word back from AAI;
I can confirm that the Limerick Marathon was measured by an Athletics Ireland certified course measurer affiliated to IAAF/AIMS and will suffice.
Hopefully this means that I should be ok
Tha't what I would have thought.
I looked at the Aims website and a lot of obvious races weren't even mentioned there. Only 4 marathons in the UK are on that List and that doesn't include London :eek:0 -
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Hard Worker wrote: »The expanded race next year will be to cater for those who didn't make the finish line this year. They will get first dibs next year. There might actually be less places available to the qualifiers.
Yeah, that did cross my mind alright.
Another thing to consider though is that the spring marathon season is pretty much over and the autumn marathons are after the cut off for next year so unless people are already qualified there's not that much time to prepare and qualify. Summer marathon conditions won't help either. Hey, I know I'm clutching at straws here but still hoping rather than hopeful that minus 4:32 will do it 0 -
Yeah, that did cross my mind alright.
Another thing to consider though is that the spring marathon season is pretty much over and the autumn marathons are after the cut off for next year so unless people are already qualified there's not that much time to prepare and qualify. Summer marathon conditions won't help either. Hey, I know I'm clutching at straws here but still hoping rather than hopeful that minus 4:32 will do it
Neil - I'd be very surprised if you don't get in even with added interest for next year. Remember this year had the new stricter times and it didn't fill up when entries first opened.
If you're really worried aim for this now: http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/
Downhill fast marathon I believe and just in time for Boston entry. TFB ran it about 100 years ago I believe.0 -
PaulieYifter wrote: »If you're really worried aim for this now: http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/
Downhill fast marathon I believe and just in time for Boston entry. TFB ran it about 100 years ago I believe.
:rolleyes: Was that dig really necessary? Now I'm feeling even older than I already am!
I ran it in 2007. The first 8 miles are downhill, the rest is reasonably flat except for one big hill between miles 16 and 18. It was very well organised, the scenery is marvellous and I loved it so I would definitely recommend it, not entirely sure that it's the fastest marathon around though (not that it is particularly hard by any means).0 -
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Last year 53% of places filled after the BQ minus 5 minutes round. They are expecting double the applications this year so there's not going to be many places left after week 1 of the applications.
I have a BQ minus 15 so my biggest problem will be convincing Mrs. Yifter to let me go again. 0 -
PaulieYifter wrote: »Last year 53% of places filled after the BQ minus 5 minutes round. They are expecting double the applications this year so there's not going to be many places left after week 1 of the applications.
I have a BQ minus 15 so my biggest problem will be convincing Mrs. Yifter to let me go again.
I've only got BQ minus 7, so I'll be crossing everything :rolleyes:0 -
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PaulieYifter wrote: »
Registration will occur on a “rolling admission” schedule, beginning with the fastest qualifiers. On Monday, September 9, eligible runners who have met the qualifying standard for their age and gender by 20 minutes or more may register. On Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET, if space remains, registration will open for those who have met their qualifying standard by 10 minutes or more. If space remains, registration will open on Friday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. ET for those who have met their qualifying standard by five minutes or more. Registration will close on Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
If space remains after the first week of registration (Monday, September 9 through Saturday, September 14), then registration will re-open for all qualifiers from Monday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET through Friday, September 20 at 5:00 p.m. ET. If space remains after this initial period, then on Monday, September 23 registration will re-open to anyone who meets the qualifying standards. Registration will remain open until the maximum field size is reached.
Hayzeus christus. talk about creating work for themselves!
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