Negative Split, PR and BQ at the Boston Marathon! 

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that Jeff. I hope you are back to 100%. Agree the energy of the weekend alone is really awesome. Will you plan to go next year?

Thanks for your encouragement!!! Unfortunately I am far from 100%, but I am recovering. Marathons have totally kicked my butt until my last one at Dopey in January. I finished that one and actually felt good. I had planned for Boston to be my last marathon. I accidentally BQ at Myrtle Beach in March and only signed up after several of my friends enlightened me on how much of an honor it was to participate in Boston. I think my only chance would be a charity bib, and several of my friends have started nudging me on this for next year. I need to see how my health improves. I got out of rehab 5 weeks ago and so far my longest jog is 1 mile at 12 min/mile pace. My normal paces are close to yours. I will be praying and deciding later. Again, I am very happy for you on your PR! I watch your videos and I like your content. Very helpful. I have never had a personal coach, but you made me pause and consider it. If I run again, maybe???

Me, tooooo!!

Appreciate that very much!

Thank you so much!

You will have an entirely different experience on your next go round! Being able to finish strong feels so good.

@@runningwithjane that is my only goal, to feel way stronger next time! Thanks, love your channel✌️

Hi Doug! So glad you enjoyed it. Not sure if you know any other part of my journey, but I also was supposed to run it in 2020. Then didn't make the cutoff in 2021 and ran my first one in 2022. So here is that first Boston of mine if you want to watch it. It was an unforgettable experience and I know yours will be, too. Take it all in and wishing you all the best!! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jBh_ORhUKfA.html

Too kind, Dan - thank you. It works.

So exciting Lizzy!! What marathon will you be running?

@@runningwithjane Revel Big Bear!

Yes, I loved the weather this year!! Were you there last year? I thought last year's weather was pretty good...a tad on the warm side. Negative split for you, too...that's awesome! And 3:06 is 🔥

@@runningwithjane i live close by so participated in all festivities and supported teammates but didn’t run. I chose to run Providence 3 weeks later because it’s flat. Got a 3:03 PR!! I do remember a tad warm. I need cooler temperatures. NYC. Was a disaster last year 🤮🥵🤮

Hey there! Biggest advice is to start out 10-20 seconds/mile slower than your marathon pace to conserve energy. Makes a huge difference. And of course, certain courses are more conducive than others.

Thank you SO much!

Thanks so much, Eddie! It was a really great day and a couple lessons learned...there always is, and that's part of what keeps me coming back.

Thank you Karli - hope you're well! ❤️

Thank you so much, Peter! My two athletes running did, too, which was super exciting.

Yay, excited for you...let me know how it goes! Glad the videos have been helpful!

The volunteers and spectators are absolutely amazing! I love going back to a finish line and cheering everyone on and so cool you did that! I was able to do this in Houston...I felt much better after that one and it was a lot warmer...this time around after the 30-min freezing walk back to the hotel I sat in the bathtub for an hour LOL.

It was the best day everrr!

Appreciate that, James!

Awww thank you so much for that, Sandro! It makes me happy it helps others...that's always the goal.

So you ran this past Monday, too, Michael?? If so, how was your race?!! Or you just qualified to run next year?

@@runningwithjane 2024 will be my 6th Boston. I missed this year due to an injury.

Thank you so much!

I appreciate that Ken! I'll be honest, I do put pressure on myself feeling like I need to perform a certain way since I'm a coach and telling people how to run marathons on RU-vid. Ultimately, I just go out there and know all I can give is my best like everyone else.

@@runningwithjane and that's all we ask of you Coach, just be you and give it your best effort. I've enjoyed this journey with your channel, and just between you and me, I have always considered this journey with you, a WIN, even if I never run a marathon. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Hey Mark - you're so welcome and appreciate your support of the channel. And thank you - agree that as much as we all complain about rain, it makes for some PR kind of weather.

Thanks, Ellen!

Thank you! It's been a lot of hard work through the years and well worth the patience and dedication.

I was proud of myself - I was asking myself...are you being brave?? 😂 Thanks for the support!!

I'm so happy you are getting value out of the channel and seeing success with the plan, Colin! I hope you have the most amazing experience in both your half and full! Apologies if I've asked before, but which Oct. marathon are you doing?

@@runningwithjane I am entered in the Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville, Nova Scotia on October 8, 2023. I'm also entered in the Johnny Miles Half Marathon on June 18 in New Glasgow, NS which is my long run for that week per your plan. Here's hoping for the best. I've only competed in two 5k's thus far. I am on week 5 of your half marathon plan this week.

@@colinwood_ca Definitely wishing you healthy training and a great race experience!

@@runningwithjane Hi Jane. Just wanted to update since I followed your beginner half training plan and just ran a 2hrs 1 min for my first half on June 18. Your plan had me feeling strong and ready on race day and I exceeded my expectations. Now the next block begins for my marathon Oct 8. Thank you so much once again for all the advice and terrific content. It's clearly helping me along this new journey.

You're so very welcome!! Glad to hear everything has been going so well for you and best of luck as marathon training begins!

Hi Jennifer! That's a great idea for a video!

Thanks so much, Paul!

Yes, that was important for sure. Thank you so much!

Ahh congrats! You will love it!

Hi Thomas - I would have started conservative anyway...that's my jam lol. I actually think it didn't work in my favor in this case simply because there was literally no rhythm to my pace for the first few miles. Faster here, slower here, etc. Ultimately, who knows, it DID work out in the end and I'm happy! Hope your 1/2 went well!

Onto the next!!

You're so welcome, Carlos, and thank you!!

Thank you, Malinda!!

Thank you so much!! I didn't do well giving credit in this video, but the spectators and volunteers of this race are truly unmatched and I'm so grateful!

I absolutely love Boston on marathon weekend. I say that the whole city loves the marathon. Strangers will wish you luck if you’re wearing your jacket. No other city compares! And supporters on race day - wow!! Best in the world!

Thank you so much!

Thanks Alison! Here are a few more I remember using from the day: Take It All In (I say this early on typically to make myself not get hyperfocused Yet)...this year, it was more like MOVE PEOPLE haha Let Yourself Be Incredible If You Want Big Rewards, You Gotta Take Big Risks Time to Stop F-Ing Around (😂)

Thank you so much, Tom!!! Now let's go, CHI!

Appreciate it so much - was a great day.

Hi Henry! Thank you so much! Yes, conservative start saves so much energy at the end and nothing feels better than being able to fly at the end of a marathon. I hope your training plan is going well and looking forward to working together soon hopefully!

Yay, Christina!! It was PR kind of day for sure. I will be in Chicago and putting a meet-up/shake-out run together so hopefully we can meet! More info to come.

@@runningwithjane That would be great! We are signed up to do the 5k also so not sure if we can fit in another shake out run but would be lovely to come and say hi xx

Yes, this!!! Keep showing up!!

BELIEVE! Keep showing up and doing the work, and the results will follow.

Hi Nadine...allll the positive vibes for you! BELIEVE and go get that BQ!!!

Thank you so much! Not a good day for you out there, Jose?? Man, marathons are just hard...but that challenge is why we keep coming back for more.

@@runningwithjane You’re welcome! Yes they are! There’s definitely an art to preparing and racing marathons. I learned that pre-race caffeine doesn’t work for me as I’m not a coffee guy (caused me to make 9 pit stops up to mile 16). I also need to figure how to avoid racing bloated as I overdid it again with too many pre-race carbs. Lessons learned, I’m thinking I can’t possibly make the same mistakes again right?!

That's AWESOME! How did it go for you?

@@runningwithjane it went great, nothing really went wrong and I got sub 3:30, thanks for asking😀

Thanks so much, Steven!

Thanks, Sarah!! Appreciate the team cheering me on. "Do it for the team!" was helpful in keeping me pushing!

Appreciate it so much!

Thank you, Chad!

HA - thank you so much, Suzie ❤️

Thank you so much!

Thanks so much, Matthew!

Thanks, Cory!

That's awesome, Julia!! How did it go?! Keep showing up, play the long game and you can do it!

@@runningwithjane It was rough. I had a lot of stomach issues and my legs started hurting way too early. I finished the race though which was my goal! Up next will be NYC in 2024. I’m excited to see how much I can improve!!

Hi Tim - oh gosh you are so kind!! Thank you for cheering!!! My HR was pretty low considering. In Houston it was much higher. I truly believe if I could have had Monday's weather on the flat course that is Houston, I would have been faster than 3:29 there. I was so much more sore after Boston...hills just beat you up!! Basically hit mid 150s mile 3/4, then low 160s (a few high 150s) to mile 16, mid 160s to high 160s to 24, low to mid 170s til the end. Garmin says max was 180...not even close to what I got in a really hot 4-mile race last summer.

@@runningwithjane Thanks! Do you have your average HR for the race? What is your estimated max HR? I have tracked a bunch of well-run marathons with the consistent average of 86 to 90% of max HR. I hope you are eating a doughnut right now with your legs elevated.

161 avg at Boston; Garmin says I hit 200 in what was my hardest effort Iast year...194-196 may be more accurate. (Had to look so 167 avg in Houston)

Thanks so much, Aston, and will do!

Appreciate that Sav!

Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much, Dick!

@@runningwithjane Looks like your strategy to run easy for the first few miles, run constant effort on the uphills, and negative split the last few miles really paid off. I’ve seen where some who charged the Newton hills and attempted to hold pace on the uphill sections totally blew up in the final miles. Maybe your motto should be “run hard but always run smart”.

Thanks!!

Thank you, Melida!

Oh totally forgot to write it! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-running-for-real-podcast/id1225735334?i=1000429724978 I think the whole thing is valuable, but the part I listen to before every marathon starts around 30 min. in.

Thanks, Kevin!

Woot woot!

Hi Alan...so I planned to just fuel every 30 minutes...but then I ended up accidentally only packing 5 gels instead of 6 so that messed me up. I do recommend an extra gel before a big hilly section though...such as Hurricane Point! And they don't have pacers at Boston actually. As your first marathon, just take it all in and enjoy it!! And be proud getting to that finish line. Big Sur is beautiful but a tough course, and know there will be plenty opportunities for you to go for faster time goals in the future if you want to. I honestly don't have a current desire to do the majors outside of the U.S. simply because of cost and time...but we shall see.😊

I've literally NEVER had my shoe come untied during a race...at least not in recent years! I couldn't believe it!

Congrats to you, as well, Matt! Lots and lots of marathon pace on hills! Like running 800-1000+ feet of elevation gain within a 16-20-miler...where 6-10 of those miles were at MP. Last year before Boston my mileage was very similar, but my long runs weren't nearly as intense or hilly.

@@runningwithjane awesome tip thanks!

Hi - thank you so much! Yes, 11 minutes under my qual. time. As of now, I don't have plans to run it next year though.

@@runningwithjane Can you defer it ?