Is it possible to run a PR at a race like Boston?

by | Sports

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...

Will the Boston Marathon be rained out?

by | News

Obviously, the Boston Marathon is not going to be rained out. The weather will have to be particularly bad in order for them to cancel the race. However, it is looking more and more likely as though my goals of going sub 2:40 are going to have some further...

Marathon Tip: Cut your hair

by | Workout Tips

Photo by YododHere is a simple tip that could help you (marginally) in your marathon: cut your hair. Many people will sacrifice the safety of their feet to get shoes that weigh just a few ounces less in an effort to carry less weight during a race and to run faster....

My preparations for the Boston Marathon

by | Fitness, Personal

The Boston Marathon is about a month away, which means that this week and next week I will be winding up my training and then starting to wind things down before the race. The original plan this weekend was to run the New Bedford Half Marathon. I ran it a bit shy of...