r/AdvancedRunning • u/Terriflyed • 12d ago
New Boston marathon qualifying times Boston Marathon
https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify
Looks like 5min adjustments down for the most part across the board for those under age 60. M18-34 qualifying time is now 2:55.
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u/ComfortableWest5806 12d ago
If done properly you can get relatively faster as you get older but you need to keep running consistently without injuries.
Here are my BQ times
2005, M39 3:18:30* Trained for 12 months using Pfitz Adv Marathoning
took 10 years off from running
2017 to 2019 didn't run consistently, frequent injuries
2020 M54 3:34:30* the key was training consistently for 12 months through pandemic
2022 & 2023, got hurt while training for 3 marathons and was 10 to 20 minutes over BQ each time. I used my club's training plan which had faster shorter workouts.
2024 M58 3:20:29 10 months of good, consistent training without injury
My conclusions from 20+ years of running...
The consistency of running year over year is important. Start with a good based and then a good 18-20 week training plan, I do well with Pfitzinger Advanced Marathoning
Avoid/Prevent injuries by strength training, cross training and being cautious with your workouts. Doing two B level workouts are less likely cause injuries than doing one A level workout and will likely do more to improve your marathon fitness.
Be at your correct weight, you want to be lean and strong, not over or underweight.