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THE BOSTON MARATHON IS A MONTH AWAY!
The countdown is on, with only 32 days left until the 2017 Boston Marathon! We hope you're just as excited as we are for race day to arrive.
In this week's participant newsletter we review the updated bus loading location and gear check procedure for the 2017 race, while also looking ahead to your final preparations leading to race weekend.
Be on the lookout for your Boston Marathon Participant Guide and Runner Passport, which will be mailed to all entrants later this month.
We wish you the best of luck as your training continues, and look forward to seeing in April!
Sincerely,
The Boston Athletic Association
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THE ROAD TO BOSTON, presented by CITGO
The CITGO Road To Boston continues with details on how to see where you'll start the 2017 Boston Marathon! Bib Numbers and Corral assignments have been assigned and posted at
www.baa.org, indicating where you will begin the 121
st Boston Marathon.
As in recent years, there will be four waves of runners for the 2017 race, with each wave containing eight corrals (see complete breakdown details below). Stay tuned for more updates on the CITGO Road to Boston as we get closer to race day.
The following is a list of the qualifying times and bib range for each wave:
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WAVE ONE
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WAVE TWO
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WAVE THREE
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WAVE FOUR
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| Bibs 101-7,700 |
Bibs 8,000-15,600 |
Bibs 16,000-23,600 |
Bibs 24,000-32,500 |
| 2:25:21 - 3:10:43 |
3:10:44 - 3:29:27 |
3:29:28 - 3:57:18 |
3:57:19 and beyond |
For more information on your bib number and corral assignment, click below:
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BOSTON, THE DOCUMENTARY
Nationwide release on April 19
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BOSTON, the first feature-length documentary ever to chronicle the storied history of the Boston Marathon, will be shown in more than 450 movie theaters across the United States on April 19 as a special one-day-only showing.
Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker/marathoner Jon Dunham and produced by Academy Award-nominee Megan Williams,
BOSTON chronicles the world's greatest marathon from its early years in the 1890s through 2014. The film features rarely-seen imagery, interviews with those who've played key roles in the race's history, and brings viewers through the the 2014 event.
BOSTON is narrated by Matt Damon.
For information on how to purchase tickets, click below:
When purchasing tickets, visitors can input their zip code to find their nearest movie theater. Dates and locations for international screenings have not yet been announced.
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TRANSPORTATION AND GEAR CHECK
New for 2017, bus loading for transportation to the Athletes' Village and start area on race day will be located on Charles Street in between Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. A gear check o
pportunity for all athletes before heading to the start remains on Boylston Street between Arlington and Berkeley Streets. Only the provided clear, plastic finish area bag will be accepted at gear check.
Participants in the 2017 Boston Marathon were sent a three-question survey regarding transportation earlier this month. Aiming to provide all participants with the best possible race experience, we ask that all entrants take this survey.
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The John Hancock Elite Athlete Team wants you to #BeBoston and 'Be Inspired' in your final lead up to the 2017 Boston Marathon:
"It's every runner's dream to race in Boston on Patriot's Day. I'll train with Boston on my mind and race with hope in
my heart. See you on Marathon Monday. #BeBoston." - Shadrack Biwott, Elite Athlete, USA
"To #BeBoston is about being tough, hardworking and true to oneself." - Joyce Chepkirui, Amsterdam and Honolulu champ, Kenya
"Strength, resilience and toughness are synonymous with Boston. I plan to channel those traits everyday as I prepare
for the Boston Marathon and be Boston ready come Patriots' Day." - Olympian Des Linden, USA
"Be faithful to your work, and you can achieve what you desire." - Dino Sefir, Ottawa and Barcelona champ, Ethiopia
"To succeed you need to be strong and determined, and you need to give a lot of yourself. Set goals, run, persevere, run again... and watch your life change for the better." - Wilson Chebet, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Honolulu champion, Kenya
"If you are consistent, focused, dedicated and never give up, your hard work will always pay off." - Buzunesh Deba, 2014 Boston champ, Ethiopia
"Being Boston means being tough, resilient and proud...all the emotions you feel while
training for one of the most prestigious marathons in the world." - Olympian Blake Russell, USA
"Running has taught me to work hard and take responsibility for the results whether they are good or bad." - Olympian Cutbert Nyasango, Zimbabwe
"You come to Boston to be part of history and to make history. I look forward to joining all participants in the most prestigious marathon in the world." - Meb Keflezighi, Olympian and 2014 Boston champ, USA
We invite you to share your photos, videos and words of inspiration using #BeBoston.
For the latest marathon news, please visit John Hancock's blog HERE. Or, follow John Hancock at:
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2017 B.A.A. 10K - JUNE 25, BOSTON COMMON
Registration now open for the B.A.A. 10K
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Race registration for the 2017 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital, is now open! The B.A.A. 10K is one of the fastest 10K's in America - home to an American record and countless personal bests - and a great way to kick off your summer racing season! Learn more and register now before space runs out!
LATEST NEWS:
Meb Keflezighi returns to Boston for the B.A.A. 10K!
Join American distance running star and 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi on the roads of Boston as he races the B.A.A. 10K for the first time this June. A four-time Olympian and 2004 Olympic silver medalist, Meb became the first American man to win in Boston since 1983 when he broke the tape first at the 2014 Boston Marathon, personifying the Boston Strong mentality. Register and race with Meb at the 2017 B.A.A. 10K!
NEW FOR 2017: B.A.A. 10K will feature a fun team component to this year's race!
Gather a group of friends, family members, or coworkers and complete the race as part of a team, earning race benefits along the way. Participants in the B.A.A. 10K will have the opportunity to create or join a team when registering for the race. Teams of 15 or more runners will receive an enhanced race experience that includes tent space to meet and mingle before and after the race, refreshments on race day, and special giveaways. The more members of your team, the more perks you'll receive on race day!
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Brigham and Women's Hospital - Exclusive Fundraising Partner
As the exclusive fundraising partner for the B.A.A. 10K, Brigham and Women's Hospital has established a pledge fundraising team of ambassadors who will run to raise funds in support of life-giving breakthroughs across all disciplines, disease areas, and departments at BWH. Participants can form teams or run as individuals - with fundraising dollars benefiting the fund of the runner's choosing. If you would like to run for BWH, click the button below:
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EQUINOX AND B.A.A. ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR BOSTON MARATHON SPONSORSHIP
Together, they will further their parellel missions of promoting healthy lifestyles through athletics
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Equinox and the Boston Athletic Association have proudly announced the beginning of a multiple-year sponsorship agreement, connecting the high performance lifestyle leader to the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon. Together, Equinox and the Boston Marathon will further their parallel missions of promoting healthy lifestyles through athletics.
As an official sponsor, Equinox will have a presence before the start and after the finish of the 121st Boston Marathon. At the Athletes' Village in Hopkinton, Equinox will help runners get in the zone for their 26.2-mile journey to Boston via a first look at its soon-to-launch guided meditations, which will be available on the Equinox app in May. Beyond the finish in Boston, Equinox will have an experiential presence connecting with spectators, family, and friends of runners.
Learn more about Equinox and the B.A.A. by clicking below:
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ABBOTT WORLD MARATHON MAJORS SIX STAR FINISHERS
The Boston Marathon is proud to be a part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, a collective of the most renowned races in the world including the Tokyo, Virgin Money London, BMW BERLIN, Bank of America Chicago and TCS New York City marathons.
Many of our runners have also participated in these iconic races as well, and work to complete all six to become an Abbott WMM Six Star Finisher.
If the Boston Marathon will be your sixth Abbott WMM race, please tell our Abbott WMM friends so they can award you with the special Six Star Finisher medal at the Boston finish line!
For more information on your Six Star journey, click below:
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FINAL BOSTON MARATHON TRAINING CLINIC
Final Tips for Race Preparation
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Our final clinic prior to the 2017 Boston Marathon will be held at Boston Marathon adidas RunBase on Monday, April 3, just steps from the finish line on Boylston Street.
It's almost raceday! B.A.A. Staff and High Performance Coach Terrence Mahon will help you get through the taper period and to Hopkinton with confidence. The B.A.A. will answer questions that range from where to catch the bus on race morning to what to eat before heading out to the start. We'll touch on training in the final two weeks, and make sure you're ready to conquer 26.2 miles.
The clinic begins at 6:00 p.m. ET. Parking is available nearby at the Garage at 100 Clarendon. The parking rate is $10 after 5:00 p.m.
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FIVE TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR MIND FOR A MARATHON....AND FOR LIFE
From Dr. Beth McQuiston, Abbott Medical Director
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Whether you're a newbie runner or an experienced marathoner, the mental aspect of training to run a marathon is equally important as the physical aspect. Here are some expert tips from Dr. Beth McQuiston, neurologist and medical director at Abbott, a leading global healthcare company and title sponsor of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
1) Tap Into the Power of Habit
It's much easier to stick with a training or exercise routine when it becomes a habit. So tie your exercising to triggers-- like making a pot of coffee or putting on your shoes--to make the process of getting up and out there automatic.
2) Visualize Yourself Doing Your Best
That goes for exercise and it goes for all we do in our lives. It keeps us motivated and focused.
3) Anticipate Obstacles
Minimize excuses that get in your way. For example, sleep in your (clean!) workout clothes or pre-program the coffee maker. Tie overcoming obstacles to a reward and eliminate the reasons your brain will tell you not to train today.
4) Tap Into the Power of "Green Exercise"
Exercising outdoors can help release "feel good" hormones, which may explain why people who exercise outdoors claim to enjoy it more. If you can't run outside, then watch a nature program on television while running on a treadmill or listen to sounds of nature on your headset.
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Deconstruct Your Goal
Break your training goal down into smaller pieces so you can stay focused on building up to it and celebrating the milestones.
This type of planning and judgment creates mental pathways that can be transferred to everyday life, to help regulate moods and have better judgment.
Want to become part of the larger conversation on health, happiness and human potential? Visit
www.LifetotheFullest.Abbott
for more information.
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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
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n Official Boston Marathon Partner is holding a round-table discussion to get your feedback and ideas on new sports nutrition products.
$100 Gift Card For One Hour Of Your Time
All athletes who are selected and participate in this 60-minute round-table discussion will receive a $100 gift card as a special thank you for your time.
Date: April 14 or 15
Location: Hilton Boston Back Bay (Next to the Expo)
For more Information on specific times, click below:
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2017 BOSTON MARATHON OFFICIAL SPONSORS
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