It was great to see so many of you last night at our final team meeting! If you weren’t able to attend, you can review the slides, key updates, and everything you need to know by clicking here.
Mandatory Runner Form: Please complete the form HEREby 4/3so we have all the information needed for race weekend.
Below are thetop takeaways to focus on right now; and don’t worry, I’ll be re-sharing and outlining everything again in detail in the 10 days leading into race weekend:
Top FIVE Meeting Takeaways
Pep Rally: April 18th at the Revere Hotel from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Up to three (3) family members/friends are welcome to attend!
Bag Check: Drop off your B.A.A. gear check bag during the team pep rally at the Revere Hotel & we will have it for you when you finish your run at the Revere Hotel!
Boston Marathon Expo: April 17-19; Mandatory for all runners. You must bring your government issues photo ID to pick up your bib.
Transportation to Start: Take the B.A.A. buses; board between the Public Gardens and Boston Commons.
Post-Race Meeting Spot: Head over to the Revere Hotel to meet your supporters, grab your gear bag, change, and snap a photo before headed out to celebrate!
Thanks again for sharing a few moments of your marathon journey with me last night!
For anyone interested in reading my race preparation guide “50 Ways to F Up a Marathon!”, I’ve set the Kindle price to $0.00 in honor of Stepping Strong. Amazon will end the promotion on Saturday. If anyone purchases the soft cover edition from any retailer, please email me at alen@ifactory.com so we can donate the royalties back to Stepping Strong. Finally, you can find me on Instagram at a.yenstagram for any other questions; please feel free to share your fundraising efforts and run adventures!
Have a great peak week, enjoy your taper, and see you at Mile 17!
Our last and final team meeting is scheduled for today from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information. The meeting will not be recorded, but we will share the PowerPoint on Wednesday via a portal post and will be available during team office hours to review any questions. Click here to RSVP NOW and ask any questions you have about race weekend!
What better way to celebrate last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day than by CRUSHING your longest run this training season?! A reminder to those coming from out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am, and the run will start at 8:00am. Text Ali at (857)-505-1225 if you have questions or need assistance.
Our team stop will be about 100 yards up from the Newton Fire Department. We can’t wait to cheer you all on!
Tuesday, March 24: FINAL Team Meeting
Our last and final team meeting is scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST on Tuesday, March 24. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information. The meeting will not be recorded, but we will share the PowerPoint following the meeting and will be available during team office hours to review any questions. Click here to RSVP NOW and ask any questions you have about race weekend!
Thursday, March 26: Support a Stepping Strong Runner Day
Third Team Fundraising Milestone: $15,000 by April 3
All runners who raise $15,000+ by April 3 will receive a B.A.A. Celebration Finishers Jacket or any previous incentive for our third fundraising milestone!! That’s right, our team is offering to buy YOU your Boston Marathon Celebration/Finishers Jacket if you raise $15,000+ by April 3 at 11:59pm. If you qualify, our team will reach out for sizing and will coordinate shipping/pick up race weekend.
B.A.A. Announcement – Youth Mile on Saturday, April 18
The B.A.A. is excited to share that registration is now open for the B.A.A. Youth Mile, a fun and free race for kids ages 7–14 on Saturday, April 18!
This new event gives young runners the unforgettable opportunity to run 1 mile on the iconic Boston Marathon course and cross the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street – just like the pros! All participants receive a finisher medal, and the course is designed to be exciting and family-friendly.
Please submit your photos HERE! We love seeing your selfies, stretching or pre-run prep solo or with friends, indoor and outdoor training, rocking swag, you and your donors at events, and more!
The longest training run of the season is scheduled for THIS Saturday, March 21! For many of you, this will be your longest run of the season, but don’t worry, you’ll have our team and plenty of fans cheering you on with a Stepping Strong water stop along the way!
For those of you who are coming from out of town, Joint Ventures is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square. Doors open at 7:30am and the run will start at 8:00am.
Our team stop will be about 100 yards up from the Newton Fire Department – we can’t wait to cheer you on!
Tuesday, March 24: FINAL Team Meeting
Our last and final team meeting is scheduled from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST on Tuesday, March 24. During this meeting, we will cover all essential details to prepare for the Marathon race weekend. We strongly encourage your attendance, as we will be discussing crucial information. The meeting will not be recorded, but we will share the PowerPoint following the meeting and will be available during team office hours to review questions.
Will you provide any to go breakfast items or nutrition on race morning?
Race morning nutrition is the responsibility of the runner. You will be able to take a one-gallon clear plastic bag to carry food items or sports drinks only on the buses (bag will be provided in your participant packet).
How does transportation to Hopkinton work? What if I live in/by Hopkinton?
We will discuss this in more detail at our final team meeting on March 24th.
If you have additional questions about the course, email team coach John Furey or ask alumni in Strava!
Where will family members be able to meet me after I have finished the race?
You have two options to meet with your family after the race; the Post Race Place at the Revere Hotel and/or the B.A.A. Family Meeting Area. More details will be shared at our final team meeting on March 24th.
