Just a quick update - I will make a full report when I get homw. That was such a humbling experience - a PW by about an hour. The heat, which was brutal, was definitely an important factor but I also ended up walking most of the last 5 miles due to my hamstring saying that it had had enough of this ...

Have decided to go ahead and run this but at a much slower pace. Dependng how things go, I'll regroup and do another marathon in a few weeks so as to take advantage of the training I have been doing. Looking forward to meeting up with the other Maniacs who also have decided to go.

I am currently leaning to run this much easier than normal and go for time in a later marathon. If I can manage to get under 4 hours that should easily be enough for me to qualify for next year if I should decide to do Boston again.

Wow - that is great news. Kudos to Dylan Wykes especially after his problems in Japan.

Thanks for the link Spirit. Am currently discussing options with other runners and it is good to read a science based article. Not that this is going to be easy but that it is perhaps not as dangerous as some people are implying provided you take care. I have always struggled running in hot weather ...

Did a final 6+km shake out run before the race on Monday. Run went well with no issues. However, there is a lot of discussion amongst the runners I have met about the expected hot conditions and the BAA's advice not to run unless you are very fit. Interesting times to say the least. :shock: Personal...

One good thing about the warm forecast is that I will take it much easier than I planned which is probably better for my leg. I can't think of too many other positives except perhaps even more spectator support. However, despite everything, it is great to be back here again.

A relaxed 6km planned for this morning before heading to the Boston Marathon Expo. Not looking forward to the hot conditions on Monday though, I have always struggled in such conditions.

Have a great day everybody.

Rest day for me if you can call driving down to Boston resting!

A steady 5.3km test run this morning with no issues. Decision taken - I am going to Boston and we will see then if I am being smart or ...

JB, that is a real shame, both the injury and missing Boston this year. Take care, heal up quickly and get back into the swing of things soon.

The ironic thing is that during this training cycle I did more of the "right" things than usual, like doing more distance at an easier pace. The biggest exception to that was ATB, but then I cut back after that race, so it's just plain weird. And my knee would also be the last place I'd e...

DH and I have gone over the map. I think he's going to try to get to the Boyleston/Heresford area. Our hotel is VERY close to the finish though, so our plan is for him to get as close to the finish as he can, then he can scoot over to the family meeting area. Otherwise it's meeting back at the hote...

Thank you, everyone, for all the sympathy and healing vibes. Much appreciated. While I don't want to be defeatist, I also want to be realistic, and let's be honest: in the big picture of my life, missing Boston 2012 would not be the end of the world. I have been lucky enough to run the race twice a...

Had to do something so did some core and stretching exercises this morning followed a bit later by 30 minutes of stairs in a nearby park. Even if it wasn't smart, I feel a whole lot happier.

Got 4kms in this morning before I had to stop when my hamstring started playing up again out of nowhere. Now I am not so sure about Boston. To put it mildly, am not the happiest person at the moment.

Good points about the shoes and the duct tape / duffel bag. Will try and remember those this year.

I actually managed to meet up with DW in the family meeting place last year although it took me a long time to get there. The main hold up was getting my bag from the bus.

orleansrunner1962 wrote:After Chicago, I learned that you just take what the day brings -- whatever the weather, it will be AWESOME!!!!

I actually agree with you. However, last year's tail wind really spoilt me so I sort of keep hoping for a repeat!

Sound great to me, but I have no idea what this all looks like on the ground. Hope I can find the red dot area! Just go to the coffee tent! :lol: I have to admit, when I got there last year, the place was pretty full. I will try and arrive a bit earlier this time. You have a good point about what i...

canalrunner wrote:Accuweather suggests lows of 51 and highs of 67. Mostly cloudy. Rain on the Saturday. Sun on Sunday.

Now I am starting to obsess about the weather. Hopkinton is showing 7/16C with a chance of showers for April 16th. Stay tuned as this will definitely change.

Did 13.3kms this morning with 3X1600m thrown in. These were supposed to be at 5k pace but, as usual, I was not able to hit that. Overall average pace was 5:23/km.

A nice easy 6.1km recovery run at a 6:02/km pace this morning.

Welcome and good luck with both your running and your business.

Got out for 11.7kms this morning at an average of 5:31/km. Didn't do the planned 8X100m strides as a precaution.

purdy65 wrote:Sound great to me, but I have no idea what this all looks like on the ground. Hope I can find the red dot area!

Just go to the coffee tent!

I have to admit, when I got there last year, the place was pretty full. I will try and arrive a bit earlier this time.