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Road to Boston |
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If your goal is to become a Boston (Marathon) Qualifier in the near future, then you need special mentoring treatment as the road to Boston is not an easy task. Most runners need to make several attempts at qualifying for Boston, and a large majority will never succeed. But, being a BQer bestows upon you an elitist status as others know that you are among the best in the world, in your age group, and it is an attempt worth pursuing.
Recap:
Whilst there are several marathons across the world, the top six are the Boston, New York, Berlin, London, Tokyo and the Chicago Marathon. And amongst these, the Boston Marathon is the most prized as no other Marathon can match this race for its color, glamour, prestige and a history stretching now 117 years.
About Boston Marathon:
The Boston Marathon is the “Olympics for amateur marathoners”. What makes the Boston Marathon so alluring is its qualification norms wherein you must complete a certified marathon within a challenging time based on your specific age group.
Take a peek at the qualifying timings for Boston and you will understand why only the best runners qualify for this race: |
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| Age |
Men |
Women |
| 18-34 |
3hrs 00min 00sec |
3hrs 30min 00sec |
| 35-39 |
3hrs 05min 00sec |
3hrs 35min 00sec |
| 40-44 |
3hrs 10min 00sec |
3hrs 40min 00sec |
| 45-49 |
3hrs 20min 00sec |
3hrs 50min 00sec |
| 50-54 |
3hrs 25min 00sec |
3hrs 55min 00sec |
| 55-59 |
3hrs 35min 00sec |
4hrs 05min 00sec |
| 60-64 |
3hrs 50min 00sec |
4hrs 20min 00sec |
| 65-69 |
4hrs 05min 00sec |
4hrs 35min 00sec |
| 65-69 |
4hrs 05min 00sec |
4hrs 35min 00sec |
| 70-74 |
4hrs 20min 00sec |
4hrs 50min 00sec |
| 75-79 |
4hrs 35min 00sec |
5hrs 05min 00sec |
| 80 and over |
4hrs 50min 00sec |
5hrs 20min 00sec |
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The demand for entries to the Boston Marathon is so fierce that merely achieving your qualifying standard – above - doesn’t guarantee an entry and you should be around 5 minutes faster to feel some assurance. Registration opens in September
for the following year and the BAA organizers follow a rolling application process which gave faster runners priority on registration.
Wave 1: Registration opens to those who run a time that is 20 or more minutes faster than their qualifying standard
Wave 2: After 2 days, those who run 10:00 – 19:59 minutes faster than their standard get the opportunity to register
Wave 3: Another 2 days later and anyone who ran 5:00 – 9:59 minutes faster than the standard gets to register
Wave 4: Finally only a full week after registration opened do those who scrapped through the strict qualifying standard are able to register.
Becoming a Boston Qualifier is not for the meek. Mere talent isn’t enough and you need to be ready to pay your dues. Many aspire but most fall short.
Run with Ash: Road to Boston Mentoring Service:
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Firstly, when you opt for this premium service, you have the reassurance that a 10-time Boston Qualifier is handholding you in your brave quest.
Secondly, you get the best of what Run with Ash Mentoring promises,
and more. So besides working on improving your body composition, learning proper running form, personalized training plan, nutrition guidance and general tips, you will get additional support as follows: |
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- Personalised attention
- Our interaction will be more frequent so that you maintain an unwavering focus on our goal to become a Boston Qualifier
- The option of asking Ash to “pace” you across your identified Boston qualifying race
- This improves your likelihood of success immensely as Ash will handhold you through every km of the course
- Any out-of-pocket expenses are extra
- “Run-with-Ash” training forums
- You have the reassurance of periodic run sessions with Ash so that you may get your running form periodically analyzed and candid responses to any burning questions
Frankly, whatever it takes to improve your odds to become a Boston Qualifier
will be made available. And, our journey doesn’t stop at achieving a qualifying mark but thereafter training for the Boston Marathon and its unique course and demands.
Charges & Timeline:
This is an annual engagement and the fee is rs.1,20,000, paid in advance.
Note: Final decision to accept you in the Road to Boston Mentoring rests with Catalyst Sports as we must recognize that you have both the ability and the drive. |
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