2. Kara Groucher’s Guide to Boston from Oiselle
3. BAA Boston Marathon App. For everyone cheering on a friend, family member, or running the race…you need to download this app!
4. Race Advice:
You Guide to Running the Boston Marathon Like a Pro from Daily Burn…great course strategy!
Boston Marathon Course Tips for Runners from Runner’s World…great mile by mile breakdown!
Boston 365 from Fleet Feet Sports: Boston Marathon advice from Fleet Feet owners and staff
Including advice from one of my best friends, Christi Beth!!!
5. Lastly, My Boston Goals! Be kind…sharing race goals is a little scary!
I have started every marathon too slowly (I might be the only runner with this problem!). Negative splits are good, but I had a 15 minute negative split in Chicago. So, I’m going to trust my training and get into my goal pace sooner rather than later.
- A goal: BQ (sub 3:40)
- B goal: sub 4:00
- C goal: finish! If I’m having a really off day, I plan to slow down, high-five, kiss the girls, and have fun!!
I’m not a great runner…I just love to run. I have a few nerves, but mostly I’m excited and curious for the experience. This is BOSTON and I refuse to have a bad race!
Happy Friday to all of you and CHOOSE JOY!
I fully agree with all of those! Three days to go…maybe I’ll even get to see you around town or at the Athlete’s Village. Best of luck to you!
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Yes!!! And thank you!!!😊
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My goals are almost identical! Good luck, you will do great 🙂
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You too!!!
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maybe I will see you at the expo! I will be working at the brooks booth today from 2-7 and I will be at the expo tomorrow afternoon. I would love to meet you, you are such an inspiration for me 🙂
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I’m hoping to make it there today!
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Good luck. You will do amazing!!!!
Can’t wait for the recap.
I m also a slower start. Sometimes it makes racing and pacing hard!!
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I’m going to do a good warmup so maybe I’ll get on pace a little faster.
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Have a great race!
PS: OMG, Kara’s legs!
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She rocks!!!
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Us along with all of your nephews and niece will be cheering you on! Good luck and have a great run!
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Thank you so much!!!
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Good luck and have such a great time 🙂 Run strong and run happy and take it in!
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Thank you!!!
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I don’t have to tell you that Boston is amazing and you’re gonna have the time of your life. Soak up every minute and every high-five.
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Thank you!!!
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You have great goals! I think you’ll BQ, especially if you are someone who can start out a bit more conservatively. Have you run Boston before?
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Nope! This is my first time and I’m super excited!!
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AMAZING goals!! Enjoy every minute of this fabulous experience. I will most certainly be cheering you on from my living room!! xo
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Thank you!!!
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I have a feeling you’ll crush your goals. You’ve been running fantastically and are a GREAT runner!! I know you can do it 🙂 I’ll be cheering you on from Pittsburgh. Good luck girl!
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Thank you so much!!!
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Every runner is a great runner and you most definitely are a great runner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I most definitely have the opposite problem…I go out like I stole something :). Trust your training…..you can do this!!!!! Setting goals can be scary, but it also challenges us to be the best we can be. I also always have that same C goal…running is tricky and any day can be an off day. I try to prepare myself for that. I love running and I want to enjoy every bit of it even on the off day :). Good luck! I will be cheering for you from MD!!!!
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Thanks so much for your encouragement!!!
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Good luck to you!! I’ll definitely download the app and follow friends from my desk at work on Monday. What is your bib # and/or full name? (if you don’t mind sharing – otherwise don’t worry about it!)
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Jennifer Chaffin and thanks for following along!!!
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I always choose an A, B, and C goal too. And in my past 4 Boston’s those have been my exact same goals! 🙂 You will do great, Jen! So excited for you and all the runners. Lots of luck and happiness on the travel and your time in Boston. I hope you like it “here” ( I live one mile from Heartbreak Hill!) My plan is to cheer at the 20 mile mark but not 100% sure yet if I am going to be out there. I will look forward to your recap of the experience!
(crazy thing is that I actually have a number from bq’ing at last year’s race but I needed a season off from training. still planning to pick up my number at the expo and I WILL return next year. WHEN you BQ, let’s plan to meet up in 2016 :))
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Thanks so much for coming out to cheer on the runners!
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Love this: “I refuse to have a bad race.” Amen to that attitude. Both times I’ve been to Boston, I’ve actually had awful marathons (one was the 90-degree year!) but both times, I’ve had fabulous races. How can you not?
Thanks for including my DB article and best of luck on Monday!!!
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Exactly!!! Thanks for your encouragement!!
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That’s an awesome Friday 5 Jen! Best wishes and take it all in you earned and I’m super proud of you chica! xoxo those Saucony’s look so cool … makes me think of Jamaica lol 😉
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Wouldn’t a Jamaica vacation be perfect?!! Sounds like a great spot for marathon recovery!
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I know you will crush your goals! I’m an A, B, and C goal runner, too! I know you’ll crush your goals! I can’t wait for your recap. Have the BEST time!
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Thanks so much!!!
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What is your bib number? I would love to track you along the way!!!
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Thanks!! I’m #21194.
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Goal C sounds great to me…..don’t be too caught up in your time to not be taking in everything that happens around you…enjoy the experience and the other runners….there are runs you do for time, and runs you do for the experience….When I did the Nike Women’s in San Fran, I didn’t care about time at all, and wanted to make sure I ran with my friend the whole time and had a chance to really take in the course, the people, the excitement….we crossed the finish line together….
Boston is once in a lifetime….if you can do A and C together, great, if not, go for C !!
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I love this mindset!!!
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Hey now! You are a great runner AND you love to run! From what I’ve heard (never have been there myself) Boston is about celebrating the love of the run and that is what makes the race one of the greatest there is. That’s why you are a great runner ,because you love to run. I’m so excited to hear how the race goes for you. Represent Nashville well! 🙂
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Thanks so much!!!!
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good luck on monday! didn’t know about the boston marathon app — downloading it now! 🙂
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Thank you!!!
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Great attitude and great goals!
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Thank you!!!
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I tend to start races more conservatively as well, because I like to negative split and pass people the whole way, but I’m getting better at not starting too slow. Just remind yourself that you are ready now!
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Thank you!!!
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Woo hoo!! I’m so excited for you, Jen! You’re going to have a great run; can’t wait to hear all about your trip and the race, and thanks for sharing the app info!
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Thanks so much!!!
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Great favorites! I’m rooting for you! Have fun!
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Thank you!!!
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what do you mean you’re not a great runner.!?? um yes you are.!! love this post, boston, boston, boston. 🙂
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Thats kind of you…thank you!!!
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Good luck, Jen! I will be cheering you on from Seattle! #headupwingsout
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Thank you!!!!
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Girl, you’ve got this! Stay out of your head, your legs know the way!
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Thanks!!!
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I am seriously loving those shoes! I hope you got a pair or will get a pair at the expo 🙂
Best of luck on Monday!!
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I picked them up at the expo…so much fun!!!
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Woohoo! I already have you loaded into my app! I can’t wait to follow along! Best of luck to you!
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Thank you!!!!!
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Good luck love! Run hard, dedicate a mile to me! One day I’ll be there too, once I recover from my surgery and injury!
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Will do!!!!
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Good luck!!
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Thank you!!!
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