Author Topic: Fall marathon plans? (Read 44691 times)

Handsome Jack · « **Reply #40 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:59:04 PM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on August 10, 2014, 12:52:10 PM

I have an earlier marathon for which I am signed up. This one, I am not sure; I will only do it if the weather is OK. Having said that, what is there to lose with $15.00?

Did you see the pics from last year? One bearded fella looks like he just got back from Antarctica! What's the chances of snow two years in a row...

Ice Cream · « **Reply #41 on:** August 10, 2014, 05:59:22 PM »

Quote from: jCup on August 10, 2014, 02:59:04 PM

Did you see the pics from last year? One bearded fella looks like he just got back from Antarctica! What's the chances of snow two years in a row...

Yes, and i remember that day, too. I wa driving back from RI to Mass and it was very cold and snowy. So, we might meet at roxbury! I plan to run my fall marathon and walk/run roxbury. So that shoild be my slow one.

BobM59 · « **Reply #42 on:** August 11, 2014, 08:14:30 AM »

I'm signed up for BayState. I'm a marathon rookie, though, so can't say how great or brutal or easy or whatever it is.

JBM · « **Reply #43 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:40:26 AM »

Well, I am in the process of canceling my Sept marathon in France (Medoc) due to achilles tendinitis that won't quit. I am signed up for a Nov trail Marathon - StoneCat that I ran the last 2 yrs. I have no idea where I will be health wise by then, but hopefully at least starting to run because I can't take much more of this injury bs.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #44 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:44:04 AM »

Quote from: BobM59 on August 11, 2014, 08:14:30 AM

I'm signed up for BayState. I'm a marathon rookie, though, so can't say how great or brutal or easy or whatever it is.

It was by far the "easiest" marathon I ever ran, out of 40+. I set a PR there. The double loop is great, because you get to rehearse what you will do in the second half. But it is an unattractive course. For that reason, I would not do it again. Well organized, though.

JBM · « **Reply #45 on:** August 11, 2014, 11:44:25 AM »

I love Baystate, I've had my best times there. I qualified for Boston twice there. I ran it at least 4 times for the marathon and 2 for the half. And it's low stress at the start. Easy to park and show up.

caito · « **Reply #46 on:** August 11, 2014, 01:05:36 PM »

I had my best race ever at the Baystate Marathon. Carson was there too!

It's very easy to get to, incredibly well-organized with phenomenal water stops. It's not too crowded. But the course is boring. But I think that's what led to my great race -- no distractions, nothing to look at = total focus.

Carson · « **Reply #47 on:** August 11, 2014, 01:46:24 PM »

It's a good race. I ran a huge PR there. The course has just enough undulations to keep your from hammering just one spot on your legs. I don't look around much when I race, so I can't say that it's more or less boring than any other course.

Mom of Scooby · « **Reply #48 on:** August 11, 2014, 03:03:31 PM »

Caito which marathon did you end up choosing?

Handsome Jack · « **Reply #49 on:** August 11, 2014, 04:35:53 PM »

Quote from: Mom of Scooby on August 11, 2014, 03:03:31 PM

Caito which marathon did you end up choosing?
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not Goshen - boo!

caito · « **Reply #50 on:** August 11, 2014, 04:41:45 PM »

I'm planning on Philly…haven't registered yet but will in September.

ZiggyStardust · « **Reply #51 on:** August 11, 2014, 04:54:05 PM »

In for Baystate. Have run the marathon three times (pre-kid) and the half...four?...times. Don't love the half there, so I'd prefer to do the marathon at least one more time.

Training is kinda lackluster. I've sort of lost major racing mojo after last year's plethora of half marathons.