Listly by Tommy Potter
Be aware of all the effort, resources and schedule you need fulfill to accomplish the great goal of running the Boston Marathon 2014!
Today's 16 mile long run took me to one of the highest points in Windham, NH. I trekked up the long steep hill up to the high school (which I appropriately call "Mt. Windham"). It's not an easy run at all, probably twice as steep and twice as long as Heart Break Hill.
Runners make their way to the Boston Marathon finish line. Getty Images As the oldest consecutively run marathon and one of the most prestigious road races in the world, the Boston Marathon requires that participants meet tough qualifying times or participate in one of their charity programs to get a number for the race.
As anyone who has raced recently knows, the bombings at last year's Boston Marathon led to a collective tightening of road racing security throughout the country. According to interviews with several event directors, race security will maintain its heightened post-Boston stance in 2014, even if there are no more incidents.
Qualifying Races Following is a list of marathons most frequently used to qualify for the Boston Marathon. THIS IN NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST , but simply a list of the top feeder races. There are many marathons that can be used to qualify. The Boston Marathon does not determine what races are Boston Qualifiers.
26 Miles to Boston: The Boston Marathon Experience from Hopkinton to Copley Square [Michael Connelly, John Kelly, Bill Rodgers, Uta Pippig] on Amazon.com. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. 26 MILES TO BOSTON slips squarely into the running shoes and minds of the athletes as they traverse the 26-mile
Boston Marathon: The Legendary Course Guide [Raymond Britt] on Amazon.com. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. "This is a must-read for any fan of the Boston Marathon" -- 'Hurricane' Bob Mina // The Boston Marathon features a legendary course that is considered one of the toughest in the world.
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Boston Marathon: How to Qualify [Jeff Galloway] on Amazon.com. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. This book lays out all the training necessary to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Due to significant rest days each week
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