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Is anyone planning on running Boston this year?  I was just curious about how many people are registered.  I read that Jeff S. is running.  I have not heard about anyone else though.

I am registered, but for various reasons will not be running it this year. Does that count?

I'll be there and I believe that Shirley Fasbinder will as well, both of us are from St Louis.

There are several others that I know of off the top of my head as well:

Walter Brown
Robert
Rockness18
Shimille
Bec
Mark Palamar
Rhett

Thanks for the list Jeff.

Also I know of:

MarcE
Tina
Smooth

Add "smally".

I will be there too.  Along with Shimelle, Jody, Cheris, Raz, Bulldean, Kris, Peggy and Mike.

Boston Bib numbers are out on the Entrants Webpage for the race!  Now it is getting real!

By my count on this board that's 17 people who'll be there. Anyone else to add their name to this list?

Did you guys read your Boston guide?  Did you notice that headphones are no longer banned for runners not competing to win?  I never run with headphones anyways, but I always enjoyed Boston even more because those around me weren't wearing headphones.  What do you guys think of the change?

When I was just getting into racing I used to wear headphones. I no longer do for many reasons. First its safer for me to hear what's around me. Second, its more fun to hear what's around me then simply being caught in my own world. Ultimately it doesn't bother me, but if I want to say something to another runner, I don't like having to look for headphones or repeat myself after they pause their music. As long as their headphones don't interfere with my race, I'm not necessarily opposed.

Well, we should have a little blogger lunch or something. It would be awesome to put some faces to names. Anyone in for that?

I fly in on Thursday night. I've got plans Friday night. Saturday is probably pretty booked. For me it would have to be Friday or Sunday. I'm up for it. I'd love to meet some bloggers. Anyone know Boston and willing to organize this?

I personally have never been to Boston but a couple of the people in our group have been several times. I will ask around and see what the word is. Julie, Raz, Cheris, Jody, Peggy, Mike, Dean, Kris and myself get there on Thursday afternoon and leave Tuesday morning.

I'm taking a red-eye flight Fri night, arriving at Boston at 10:30 am Sat.  We'll hit the expo in the afternoon, perhaps meet up with some friends for a 4 miler before dinner and catch the Red Sox game Sat. night.  We'd like to find a Sacrament Mtg. for Sunday morning, relax in the afternoon, then head to the pasta dinner and hit the sack early.  Last year I walked the Freedom Trail on Tue. and did some shopping.  It was the perfect recovery activity.  There are lotsa good places for lunch.  My favorite was this little Japanese noodle shop on Hereford, the last little incline street you'd run on before turning left onto Boylston where you'll be "carried into Runner's heaven" over the roaring sound of the cheering crowd.   

Out of curiosity, how does this work? Is there a volunteer sign-up? Do I get to pick who I want to carry me?

Are we anywhere with the lunch thing then? Are you saying you're in or out Susanna?

Can everyone please post your bib numbers so we can track from where ever we are?  You guys are the awesome.  Best of luck to you!

I am bib #1249.  Goals are 2:39 in ideal weather conditions and top 250 overall place.  If conditions are bad, then I am just going for the best place possible.  Maybe top 200.

I'm bib # 5857 and shooting for a 2:57:00 if all goes according to plan. This might be a big jump as my only other marathon last April was 3:11:30, but I should be under 3 hours if all goes well. Weather looks good with temps in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Don't know about the wind, but the course looks like it runs from the Southwest to the Northeast, if any sort of southerly wind occurs it should help us out, if its from the North we might be fighting it a bit in the beginning. Not sure how the temperature change as we get closer to Boston will influence potential winds. Any Boston vets have anything to say about winds on the course?

Just checked the current 10 day forecast at weather.com. They're calling for winds on sunday night of 5mph from the NNE with race day winds from the ENE at 8mph on race day. Looks like we'll be running directly into the wind, but not too much of it.

Bib number 1082, goal 2:35 (top 100, top 20 master).  Looking forward to a good run and having some fun with friends in Boston.

Hope the weather holds and the winds are light (and the rain holds off!). 

Good luck to all the FRB Boston runners!

The current forecast for Monday in Boston is 41 degrees and possible showers.  I've never run Boston and have never run a marathon in weather this cold.  Any advice on what to wear?

Weather forecast keeps changing...now showers in the evening and partly sunny during the day, winds out of the east (great a headwind, as usual)... predicting chaos is so easy!   

With these conditions, I am current planning:  shorts, singlet, arm warmers, long sleeve throw away to start or light rain/running vest, light gloves, maybe an earband or running cap.   BUT, I am bringing the full gambit of options and reserve the right to change my mind!  My gear bag may be full!

It kind of depends on how hot/cold you run.  I think shorts should be fine for most people, gloves a good idea.  Short vs. long sleeve shirt is more up to the individual. 

In previous years, you could go online during the race and use athlete tracker to see every 5k split real-time for athletes.  You only needed the bib number.  Now, it appears they have changed it so only the athlete can register certain cell phone numbers or email addresses to receive messages for each 5k.  Is this correct?

From the FAQ page on the website:

The B.A.A. will broadcast every 5Km split to its website and family and friends can track your progress by logging in and entering your name or bib number. The "face" of the Boston Marathon website will change on race day and the process on how to enter the search will be clear.

The AT&T Athlete Alert program allows messages to be automatically delivered any US mobile phone, a pager, or any email address. Alerts will be broadcast when your runner crosses the starting line, reaches the 10K, half marathon and 30K marks, and from the finish line.

Runners or their family and friends can register in three ways:

1: Simply text RUNNER to 41234. You will then receive an SMS text message confirming how to complete registration.

2: You can also visit the AT&T Athlete Alert Sign-Up page at the race website, www.baa.org, and sign up there.

3. If you prefer to register in person or have questions, representatives will be available in the Bib Number Pick-up area at the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, Friday, April 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, from 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Ah, thanks.  It was the first one I was looking for.  To sign up for the AT&T one, you have to know the runner's birthday, which makes it sound like they only want the runner or immediate family to sign up.

Don't forget that Universal Sports is providing a free webcast of the entire marthon!  www.universalsports.com (http://www.universalsports.com).  I am considering going in to work a little late on Monday so that I can see whether Ryan is able to win or not.

Boston cold is different than Utah cold with the humidity in the air and the wind off the ocean as you approach the finish.  In 2007 I wore a light running jacket and took it off once for about a mile before I got way cold.  It was also raining so we were wet.  I hope it stays dry for us.  I was much colder in Boston 2007 than I was in SGM 2008 where I was only wearing shorts and a singlet.  I say bring layers that you are willing to shed or can tie arournd your wiast.

It says Boston coverage is live starting at 9:30 ET but all I can see right now is a Goucher nike commercial on universalsports.  Anyone else having better luck?

Michelle - try this:

http://www.justin.tv/live24live

Was anybody else watching and with less than a mile to go in the women's race, the feed froze?  Just when it was getting exciting--so frustrating!

Yeah that totally sucked. I was on the edge of my seat and then the feed was gone.... CRAP!

Yup. Craptacular.

Jeff Shadley...

Checkpoints     5k     10k     15k     20k     Half     25k     30k     35k     40k
0:17:38    0:35:23    0:53:37    1:12:07    1:16:10    1:30:54    1:50:16    2:10:54    2:31:10
Finish    Pace    Projected Time    Official Time    Overall    Gender    Division
0:06:08         2:40:32    185    173    18

Jeff Linger...

       
Checkpoints    5k    10k    15k    20k    Half    25k    30k    35k    40k
0:21:14    0:42:13    1:03:00    1:24:01    1:28:35    1:44:56    2:06:21    2:28:47    2:53:40
Finish    Pace    Projected Time    Official Time    Overall    Gender    Division
0:07:06         3:06:07    2059    1952    1381

I was disappointed there was not more Jeff Linger coverage on the web feed. He only got about 20 or 30 minutes.

Greg Harris...

Checkpoints     5k     10k     15k     20k     Half     25k     30k     35k     40k
0:18:22    0:36:43    0:55:12    1:13:43    1:17:45    1:32:35    1:52:24    2:13:34    2:36:54
Finish    Pace    Projected Time    Official Time    Overall    Gender    Division
0:06:21         2:46:29    322    305    265

Everyone else please post results of other bloggers.

Matt Konold
Checkpoints    5k    10k    15k    20k    Half    25k    30k    35k    40k
0:20:55    0:42:07    1:03:19    1:24:43    1:29:26    1:46:00    2:07:18    2:28:17    2:49:06
Finish    Start Time Offset    Pace    Projected Time    Official Time    Overall    Gender    Division
00:00:32    0:06:49         2:58:29    1139    1085    816

Rhett Burgener
Checkpoints    5k    10k    15k    20k    Half    25k    30k    35k    40k
0:20:55    0:42:07    1:03:19    1:24:44    1:29:35    1:46:55    2:10:22    2:33:30    2:57:45
Finish    Start Time Offset    Pace    Projected Time    Official Time    Overall    Gender    Division
00:00:32    0:07:12         3:08:40    2467    2324    1618

Good job to all. I so wish I was there. I know I'm not in race shape but something about watching it this morning made me really sad I couldn't be running. I have a poster in my house from 2006 in Boston and it reads: The three words every runner lives to say- I FINISHED BOSTON! For some reason that race catches your heart.

Peterson, Peggy  40  F  South Jordan  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:23:58 0:48:01 1:12:08 1:35:57 1:41:02 1:59:38 2:23:27 2:47:34 3:12:07
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:03:28  0:07:47   3:24:06 5537  698  84 
 

Elliott, Marc A.  43  M  Springtown  TX  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:23:00 0:45:55 1:09:07 1:32:37 1:37:44 1:56:09 2:20:21 2:45:19 3:09:11
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:04:06  0:07:38   3:19:47 4605  4153  813 
 

Rockness, David F.  38  M  Litchfield  CT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:20:36 0:41:45 1:03:21 1:25:32 1:30:18 1:48:28 2:12:35 2:37:30 3:02:00
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:01:22  0:07:23   3:13:26 3317  3078  2031 
 

Rampton, Rebecca (Bec) 26  F  Lehi  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:24:20 0:48:29 1:12:35 1:37:03 1:42:25 2:01:45 2:26:54 2:53:48 3:20:23
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:00:47  0:08:06   3:32:24 7948  1475  1165 
 
 
 

Palamar, Mark C.  42  M  New Port Richey  FL  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:23:46 0:46:38 1:09:32 1:32:20 1:37:15 1:55:18 2:19:02 2:43:16 3:07:04
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:05:33  0:07:32   3:17:22 4086  3723  703 
 

Hinton, Jody J.   35  F  West Valley City  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:15 0:55:02 1:21:29 1:48:09 1:54:00 2:14:54 2:41:30 3:08:17 3:35:12
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:07:22  0:08:40   3:47:03 12265  3580  2535 
 

McCumber, Burton J.  35  M  Queen Creek  AZ  USA        
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:14:34 0:29:29 0:44:45 1:00:20 1:03:39 1:16:10 1:30:59 1:46:22 2:01:24
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:00:00  0:04:55   2:08:41 1  1  1  
 
 

ha ha ha.  <- this is to Burt

Bloggers report:

Gomez, Julie A.  38  F  Riverton  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:16 0:55:02 1:21:30 1:48:10 1:54:01 2:14:53 2:41:30 3:08:17 3:38:20
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:07:21  0:08:49   3:50:59 13308  4149  2830 


 Nelson, Michelle  32  F  Bluffdale  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:16 0:55:02 1:21:30 1:48:10 1:54:01 2:14:54 2:41:29 3:10:03 3:38:49
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:07:22  0:08:50   3:51:16 13395  4199  2859 
 

HA HA HA - good one, Burt!

Thought I could sneak that one in there.
Go Smooth!

Lew, Susanna (Smooth) 53  F  Lehi  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:27 0:56:38 1:24:28 1:52:54 1:59:02 2:21:15 2:50:23 3:20:37 3:50:04
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:08:07  0:09:16   4:02:51 16144  5742  266 
 

Margetts, Michelle (Razmatazz) 39  F  South Jordan  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:16 0:55:19 1:21:30 1:48:10 1:54:01 2:15:05 2:41:30 3:08:16 3:34:43
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:37:22  0:08:38   3:46:09 12006  3427  2454 
 

Erickson, Cheris  36  F  Riverton  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:16 0:55:02 1:21:30 1:48:09 1:54:01 2:14:56 2:41:30 3:08:16 3:34:50
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:37:22  0:08:38   3:46:09 12000  3424  2452 
 

Hinton, Jody J.  35  F  West Valley City  UT  USA       
Checkpoints 5k 10k 15k 20k Half 25k 30k 35k 40k
0:28:15 0:55:02 1:21:29 1:48:09 1:54:00 2:14:54 2:41:30 3:08:17 3:35:12
Finish Start Time Offset Pace Projected Time Official Time Overall Gender Division
00:07:22  0:08:40   3:47:03 12265  3580  2535 
 

Congrats to everyone!

Wow, thanks so much everyone for supporting us. I must say, I felt the 20-30 minutes of coverage seemed fair to me, but I didn't feel it was in the best interest of the sport for them to cover me the LAST 20 minutes of my race. I was smoking through 20 miles and had the fuel and conditioning to maintain the pace. Got to the backside of Hamburger Legs Hill, er, I mean Heartbreak Hill and out of no where the legs turned into scrambled eggs. And every downhill from there out made it worse. I actually averaged over 9:00 miles my last 2 miles and had to stop during this stretch to work out a knot in my inner thigh. Everyone tells you to go easy through the first 6 miles. I don't know if that would have helped. My conditioning was not the issue and I don't know if slowing down would have made it easier or if it may have even made it harder on the quads by holding back through the first 6. The only thing that is certain is that course is Brutal! We drove it on Saturday and my brother-in-law and I knew right then and there we were in for a tough ride. Great learning experience though.

Thanks again for the support everyone! FRB rules!

Great job to all you guys!

I figured out why we had an influx of bloggers. We always do around Boston. My Boston Qualifying Calculator ranks high on Google for "boston qualifying times" and other similar queries. Due to the high interest in Boston on the day of the race that page got 2667 views instead of  350-400 it normally gets on a Monday.

Congrats FRB runners!

Almost missed Steve O...

1394       Olsen, Steve      34      M      St. George      UT      USA             
Checkpoints    5k    10k    15k    20k    Half    25k    30k    35k    40k
0:17:52    0:36:16    0:55:18    1:15:03    1:19:23    1:35:04    1:56:21    2:18:33    2:40:43
Finish    Pace    Projected Time    Official Time    Overall    Gender    Division
0:06:31         2:50:55    501    472    382