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The Trail From Beginner to Boston

Posted October 5th, 2006 at 12:01 AM by Jim Fortner

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Motivation, Training Tips

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Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TFS. Make sure to also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.

In order to qualify for Boston, it is necessary to be able to do two things…..run long and run fast…..and both in the same race. The qualifying time for females under 35 years of age is 3:40, or 8:24 per mile. For men under 35, it is 3:10, or 7:15 per mile. Neither is easily done. But, with the right combination of desire and my three P’s…..Patience, Perseverance and a Plan…..many runners can get there. Those who have formed the Boston Training Group have certainly demonstrated the strong desire. Your Patience and Perseverance will be tested over the next year or more. What is needed now is a long range Plan.

The plan should extend at least a full year to allow a buildup to a fall marathon. It should be designed to develop yourself in progressive stages to the point where you can take on a marathon program. Read the rest of this entry »


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