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Location:

Naples,FL,

Member Since:

Mar 29, 2011

Gender:

Male

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

400m - ATC:  1:08   May '11

800m - ATC:  2:32   May '11

1600m - self-timed:  5:?? 

5k- Vinings Downhill 5k:  18:34  Sept, '11

10.k - Mardis Gras 10k:  39:15   Feb '12

Half - The Scream:  1:23:59  Jul '11

Marathon - Ridge to Bridge:  3:06:23   Oct '11

Completed 13 Marathons & 2 50k & 1 Century ride

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run injury free

Upcoming Races:

Sept. 14: - Erie Marathon

Long-Term Running Goals:

Sprint down Boylston Street once per year

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
ST-6 Racer Lifetime Miles: 223.50
Boston Adizero Red Lifetime Miles: 607.00
Boston Adizero White Lifetime Miles: 430.00
Nike Free Lifetime Miles: 362.00
Nike Trail Lifetime Miles: 327.20
Boston Classic Lifetime Miles: 362.50
Adidas Marathon TR Lifetime Miles: 155.90
Vertical Feet Climbed - 2011 Lifetime Miles: 75701.00
Kinvara 2 Lifetime Miles: 31.80
Adios Lifetime Miles: 277.90
Ghost GTX Lifetime Miles: 328.00
Karhu Flow Formula One Lifetime Miles: 166.30
Brooks PureFlow 2 Lifetime Miles: 153.70
Adios II Lifetime Miles: 147.40
Adios 2 Lifetime Miles: 150.20
Easy MilesMarathon Pace MilesThreshold MilesVO2 Max MilesTotal Distance
12.700.000.000.0012.70

 Easy 9.7 at 9:40 AP, slowed down whenever I saw HR over 140, avg HR 126,

Legs felt like they were carrying 20 pund weights, felt better as run progressed.  Think I am going to keep them easy miles all week

PM - Spin Class followed by an easy 3 @ 9:10 pace

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Nice to seethe BAA release this detailed info in a timely manner, looks like 1:14 better than BQ is what was required this year.  With the time standard getting 5:59 faster next year, it would be cool to see it not sell out in the first two weeks, and allow people to run fall, winter marathons to get in on a first come, first serve basis ... as this is the way it worked traditionally up until 2 years ago!

 From the BAA Website

Outline of performances accepted into the 2012 race

September 26, 2011 -- The Boston Athletic Association today notified applicants of their acceptance into the 2012 Boston Marathon. This year and for the first time, the B.A.A. implemented a new registration process for eligible qualifiers whereby the fastest runners in relation to their qualifying times were able to submit their entry on a rolling basis.  Acceptance was based on performance rather than on a first come, first served basis.  The 116th Boston Marathon is on Patriots’ Day: Monday, April 16, 2012.

  • 23,521 applications were received during the two weeks of registration.
  • 20,081 applicants have been accepted or are in the process of being accepted, pending verification of qualifying performance (14,780 from Week One; 5301 from Week Two).
  • 3,228 applicants were unable to be accepted due to the large number of eligible qualifiers who submitted an application for entry combined with field size limitations.
  • An additional 277 qualifiers who had run 10 or more consecutive Boston Marathons were also accepted.
     

Those who had a verified qualifying performance of one minute, 14 seconds or faster than the eligible standard for their age group have been accepted into the race.

2012 Men's Qualifying Performances and Accepted Times

Age GroupStandard eligible to submit an applicationQualification times accepted through and including
18-34 3hrs 10min 3hrs 08min 46sec
35-39 3hrs 15min 3hrs 13min 46sec
40-44 3hrs 20min 3hrs 18min 46sec
45-49 3hrs 30min 3hrs 28min 46sec
50-54 3hrs 35min 3hrs 33min 46sec
55-59 3hrs 45min 3hrs 43min 46sec
60-64 4hrs 00min 3hrs 58min 46sec
65-69 4hrs 15min 4hrs 13min 46sec
70-74 4hrs 30min 4hrs 28min 46sec
75-79 4hrs 45min 4hrs 43min 46sec
80 and over 5hrs 00min 4hrs 58min 46sec

2012 Women's Qualifying Performances and Accepted Times

Age GroupStandard eligible to submit an applicationQualification times  accepted through and including
18-34 3hrs 40min 3hrs 38min 46sec
35-39 3hrs 45min 3hrs 43min 46sec
40-44 3hrs 50min 3hrs 48min 46sec
45-49 4hrs 00min 3hrs 58min 46sec
50-54 4hrs 05min 4hrs 03min 46sec
55-59 4hrs 15min 4hrs 13min 46sec
60-64 4hrs 30min 4hrs 28min 46sec
65-69 4hrs 45min 4hrs 43min 46sec
70-74 5hrs 00min 4hrs 58min 46sec
75-79 5hrs 15min 5hrs 13min 46sec
80 and over 5hrs 30min 5hrs 28min 46sec

 

“We are humbled by the desire of so many dedicated athletes to run here in Boston,” said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. Executive Director. “We will do all we can to be worthy of their interest and make every effort to make running here an experience that runners will continue to enjoy and value.”

As part of a personalized email from the B.A.A. to all of those who were unable to be accepted, the B.A.A. stated: “We appreciate your commitment to your own running, and we encourage you to continue your pursuit of running in a future Boston Marathon.”

Qualifying performances achieved on or after Saturday, September 24, 2011 will be valid for 2013 Boston Marathon registration. The 117th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013. However, please note the qualifying standards for the 2013 Boston Marathon have been tightened by five minutes for each age group.

Ghost GTX Miles: 12.70
Comments
From I Just Run on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 10:20:13 from 67.79.11.242

WoooHooo...now I know what to shoot for...3:16!

From timp on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 15:14:46 from 144.188.24.32

so they capped it at 20358? I guess then they add a few hundred charity runners or something like that. It would be disappointing to be one of those 3228 who thought they qualified and it turns out they didn't.

From allie on Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 22:27:17 from 24.10.191.18

it's been interesting watching the new registration process play out over the past couple of weeks. while i agree that the traditional way of signing up might be ideal, it just doesn't work for this race anymore and i don't think it ever will. i think the BAA has made the process as fair as possible, as it gives the largest number of qualifiers a chance to run the race. it is sad to see the 3228 blocked out though -- maybe they will start something like st. george has with the "third time's a charm" entry -- automatic entry if you don't get in two years in a row. i guess that could get messy though...

anyway, nice job today with the double run and the spinning.

From SlowJoe on Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 10:34:00 from 132.3.53.68

Just saw that on DH's blog - kinda surprising you only had to be 1:14 faster. Maybe everyone that qualifies with the tougher standards next year will get in...

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