Just ONE MONTH to go until #Boston127! |
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This week's participant newsletter highlights the 127th Boston Marathon Participant Guide, adidas celebration jacket, important medical information, messages from our sponsors, and much more!
Wishing everyone the very best in the month leading up to #Boston127!
The Boston Athletic Association
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It’s Here: The 2023 adidas Boston Marathon® Collection
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Grab your piece of the 2023 adidas Boston Marathon® Collection, our most sustainable range ever made for the iconic road race. With everything from lightweight tank tops, shirts and shorts to hoodies and jackets – there is something for every runner to feel good about wearing when you cross the finish line.
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ACTION NEEDED: Submit Your Pre-Event Medical Questionnaire |
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In an effort to provide the best medical care during your race experience, the B.A.A. asks you to please complete the following RaceSafe form. The B.A.A. Medical Team utilizes RaceSafe, an encrypted health and safety app, to coordinate medical care for any runners needing assistance.
We request that you please securely share your health information in an effort to assist us in case of emergency. Participation is voluntary, but this information may be lifesaving in a medical emergency.
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Having access to information regarding your individual health history (e.g. allergies, recent medications) will allow our medical team to better care for you in the event that you require attention during or after the race. All information is kept confidential in compliance with the Protected Health Information/HIPAA Privacy Rules.
Please complete this brief questionnaire relating to your medical history and previous experiences during road races or training at your earliest convenience. Thank you, and best of luck in training!
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Be Part of The 2023 Boston Marathon Medical Study
The B.A.A. Medical Team is proud to announce its sponsorship of a medical study to occur at the 2023 Boston Marathon on heart and step rate synchronization and its impact on health and performance. The study will be conducted by sports scientists from Stanford and Brigham Young University.*
Enrollment in the study is limited to 120 participants between the ages of 18 and 34. Participants will be chosen across a balance of qualifying times and genders. If you participate in the study, you will take part in novel research to assess whether you naturally step in sync with your heart and the potential impact on your health and performance. Study results will be available to all participants, and participants who complete the study will be permitted to keep the Counterspace sensor (a step-timing guidance system) used to collect data during the study as a thank-you for your participation. Participants may alternatively return the sensor to receive a $50.00 stipend.
To learn more about specifics of the study and to apply, click the link below.
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*The Boston Athletic Association (the “B.A.A.”) will not be involved in conducting the Research Study and will not receive or relay any data between or among study participants and the persons who conduct it. By applying to the Research Study using the link above, you acknowledge and agree that the conduct of the Research Study, and any research, results and other information obtained or produced in connection therewith, is independent from the B.A.A., and that the B.A.A. does not endorse or accept any responsibility for the conduct of the Research Study or any information obtained or produced in connection therewith. Your participation in the Research Study will be subject to terms and conditions of the persons conducting the Research Study. |
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2023 Boston Marathon Giving Day |
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2023 Boston Marathon Giving Day is TODAY!
Today is #BostonMarathonGivingDay! Boston Marathon Giving Day encourages athletes & marathon supporters to raise meaningful funds for the more than 200 non-profit programs affiliated with the 127th Boston Marathon.
Incentives for fundraising athletes who reach certain benchmarks throughout the day include additional donations!
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What's Your Plan? Start Planning For Race Day! |
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Mile 27 Boston Marathon Post-Race Party |
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Celebrate your accomplishment with family, friends, and fellow participants at Fenway Park, America’s most beloved ballpark. The Mile 27 Boston Marathon Post-Race Party will feature live entertainment, a presentation of champions, concessions, and access to the warning track (weather permitting).
Athletes will receive an email with a unique code to purchase a discounted ticket for $5, and the opportunity to purchase additional tickets for friends and family for $15 per person.
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Gatorade Endurance: Fuel to Unlock Your Best |
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You’re putting in the work and nailing that tough training. Fuel to unlock your best during training and on race day with Gatorade. These peak training weeks are a great time to build your fueling plan by testing timing and intake to figure out when and how much fuel your body needs.
Gatorade Endurance Formula is specifically designed to help athletes like you to stay hydrated and fueled while training and racing over prolonged periods when fluid and electrolyte losses can be high. We’ll have Lemon-Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula on-course at aid stations two through the finish to keep you fueled & hydrated.
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To learn more about Gatorade products, visit www.Gatorade.com. Gatorade Endurance, Fuel to Unlock Your Best
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127th Boston Marathon Lactation and Medical Device Program |
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The B.A.A. is dedicated to enhancing the participant experience over race weekend for lactating runners and individuals who require the use of medical devices at the Boston Marathon! At #Boston127, the B.A.A. will:
- Provide a designated Lactation Tent and a Medical Device Trailer for runners at the start
- Transport personal breast pumps and medical devices from the start to the finish for participants to pick up post-race
- Provide a designated Lactation Station in the Finish Area for participants to use post-race
For any runner, volunteer, or individual visiting the Boston Marathon Expo over race weekend, the Hynes Convention Center offers a Mamava Lactation Pod.
Visit the link below to learn more about the services that will be provided at the 2023 Boston Marathon!
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Now Available: 2023 Boston Marathon Spectator Guide |
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Featuring:

- JetBlue Course Map
- Spectator Tips
- Race Weekend Activities
- And More!
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Marathon Tours and Travel |
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Marathon Tours & Travel has limited hotel rooms available at guaranteed lowest rates for the 2023 Boston Marathon weekend. Visit their website or call 1-617-242-7845 to book.
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Boston Marathon Training Clinic Replay |
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The first 2023 Boston Marathon Training Clinic covering The Boston Course from Start to Finish took place on Tuesday, February 28. The clinic featured B.A.A. Running Club Coach Sarah Dupre Healy, who was joined by top American finisher Scott Fauble, B.A.A. High Performance Team member Matt McDonald, and B.A.A. Running Club member and 2:47 marathoner Courtney Hawkins. All shared tips and advice on how to successfully conquer Boston's 26.2 from start to finish!
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“If the stomach can take it in training, the stomach can take it again in a race.” — Eliud Kipchoge
Eliud knows — no guts, no glory. From Hopkinton to Boylston Street, running on Hydrogel means you’re fueling clean and minimizing the risk of GI issues.
Maurten is the official Hydrogel Sports Fuel sponsor of the 127th Boston Marathon. Visit the Boston page on the Maurten website to get 20% off your 1-month training bundle that includes all the pre, during, and post-run Maurten products you need for 4 weeks of fueling your Boston build — covering tempo, intervals, and long runs.
Get used to it.
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Training Tip from B.A.A. Running Club Coach Scott Cody |
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We are now entering the tapering phase of your preparation for April 17th. This is a vital part of your training. You have put in the work. It is time to allow your body (and mind) to reap the benefits of all of your hard work. A lot of runners struggle with the idea of backing off, because they worry about losing fitness. However, it is very important that you embrace this time. This is when our body repairs all of the damage you have done to your muscles and allows for your glycogen stores to return to optimal levels. What minimal fitness you might lose, is far outweighed by the physiological gains you will make. This is the time, where you focus on the process and give yourself credit for the work you have put in. By backing off, you get the most out of your efforts. Eat well, sleep well and train smart. If you have put in the work, then you know you will be ready. Let’s go! |
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B.A.A. Running Club Coaches Scott Cody (left) and Sarah Healy (right). |
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Foods to Eat After Illness |
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Cold and flu season or not, knowing how to support your immune system after an illness is critical for getting back to doing the things you love. And for runners — that's running.
While a number of factors can help your immune system, good nutrition is at the top of the list.
Check out some nutrition tips that will help get you back to doing those long runs, from experts at healthcare company Abbott, title sponsor of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
- Drink fluids fortified with Vitamin D
- Say “Yes” to mineral-rich foods
- Bring on the dietary fiber
Click here to learn more about specific foods that support the immune system and why they’re important.
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Join the 2023 B.A.A. 5K Xtra Mile Team |
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Run the Boston Athletic Association 5K this spring!
Go the Xtra Mile with Special Olympics MA and cross the Boston Marathon finish line.
Special Olympics athletes do not just show up and receive a medal. They train throughout the season, compete in local and regional competitions and ultimately rise to the State, National and International level based on their skill and personal determination. By Joining the Xtra Mile 5K team, you will be helping to provide high quality training equipment, access to the best venues for competition, and opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to be included in sports and in life.
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BENEFITS OF RUNNING ON THE XTRA MILE TEAM FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS:
- Guaranteed entry to the B.A.A. 5K
- Swag for race day
- Fundraising incentives to help you push to the next level
- 99 teammates all helping to make Boston and Massachusetts more welcoming, kind, and inclusive.
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Share Your Boston Marathon Story! |
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We want to hear from YOU! Have a running story you'd like to share? Send your B.A.A. Half Marathon stories, training photos, and videos to stories@baa.org for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters or on the B.A.A. social media channels
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© 2023 B.A.A.
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