Marathon Alert
111th Boston Marathon 2007 At 12:02 PM, Blaine Moore at 30K. Pace: 6:34 per mile Projected Finish: 2:51:49 (Net)
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Marathon Alert
111th Boston Marathon 2007 At 11:26 AM, Blaine Moore at the Half. Pace: 6:34 per mile Projected Finish: 2:51:57 (Net)
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Marathon Alert
111th Boston Marathon 2007 At 10:42 AM, Blaine Moore at 10K. Pace: 6:43 per mile Projected Finish: 2:55:56 (Net)
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1 Day until the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is tomorrow morning. That sounds strange; this is the first year that the races starts in the morning. The starting gun will be at 10:00 for the first wave of the start, rather than at noon as it has been for the past century or so. The weather forecast is not looking…
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Where did the name “Heartbreak Hill” come from?
Photo by preedHeartbreak Hill is the last of four hills in Newton and is a recognized landmark in the Boston Marathon. If you ask any runner why it is called that, they will be sure to tell you it is because it breaks the hearts of thousands of marathoners every year as they are faced…
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Is it possible to run a PR at a race like Boston?
Last night, I got an email from the Boston Athletic Association warning about the likelihood of heavy rain and winds during the Boston Marathon. This may put a slight cramp in my sub-2:40 goal for the race. After reading about that, Ima asked in the comments: I may not know much but it would seem…
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Look back over your awards once in a while
Photo by seanfragaIt is important that every once in a while that we remember to step back and look at our accomplishments. It is important to plan out what you are going to do in the future, but reminding yourself of your accomplishments is a good way to stay grounded and to reminisce about the…
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Eastern States 20 Miler Photos
Official race photographs from the Eastern States 20 Miler are now available. You can search for photos of yourself and your friends at Capstone Photography. My race number was 364 if you would like to see some washed out pictures of me during the race.
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Online Registration is closed for the 2007 Beach to Beacon
Online registration has closed for the 2007 Beach to Beacon 10k. You can request that a paper application be mailed to you, however, and if you send it in early enough you may be able to get one of the few open slots that have been held for mail-in registration. My guess is that most…
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Is it okay for elite athletes to DNF?
Dennis wrote an article over at Complete Running asking, “is it okay for elite athletes to drop out of races?” I’ve seen this happen in a lot of races in the last few years, from 10Ks to major marathons and it’s something I’ll never understand. To me, it shows not just a lack of commitment…