Boston Marathon Corral Cutoff Times

Looking at this, you can see what the cut off may be for different Boston starting waves:

Desiree Davila Is Training in Kenya for Boston Marathon

Interesting.....Dave and Mark's running partner is in Kenya too I hear....

http://m.runnersworld.com/elite-runners/desiree-davila-is-training-in-kenya-for-boston-marathon?page=single

Shalane Flanagan on the 2014 Boston Marathon

“In my career, I’ve never felt my running take on a more personal meaning than it will to prepare for this year’s race,” said Flanagan. “The 2014 Boston Marathon will be run with overwhelming honor, passion and joy. Each step we take closer to the finish line is a victory in and of itself. It’s hard to express what it means to return this particular year to the place where I grew up and compete. In one word, I guess it would be ‘pride’. I and many in the field will be fueled by those who were affected by the tragedy and will be running for those who can not.”

Dave's Shirt Today @ Breakfast!!!

This is so awesome!!!!

HR Relative To The Comet

If Mark Who? runs 4 X 1 mile on a treadmill at 6 min pace with 60 seconds rest between intervals, an Dave "The Comet" Chomet runs next to him on a similar treadmill at the same distance, pace and rest between intervals, how many fewer BPM will the Comet's heart rate be compared to Mark Who?
A. 10 BPM less
B. 25 BPM less
C. 50 BPM less
D. Could not measure because The Comet fell asleep running that slow
E. Wow!

What's up with the pre-race pasta dinner....PARTY?

A lot of people want to know what's up with the pre-race pasta dinner. This is important because it will likely be the first opportunity for the most fun runners from southeastern Michigan to congregate, eat, and discuss race strategy for hours on end. 

Thanks to Dave "The Comet" Chomet for taking his curiosity to the email (part of the Interweb), now we know:

Subject: Pre-race pasta dinner for Boston

Hello,

I was looking for details of time and place for the pre-race pasta dinner on Sunday, April 20th on the website, but for the life of me can't find it.  Can you help?  Is it at the John Hynes Convention Center?

Thanks,
Dave Chomet

The official BAA response:

Dear Dave,

Thank you for your email. Details about the pasta party have not yet been determined. Please monitor our website over the next few months to see new information about race weekend as plans are finalized.

Sincerely,

Registration Services

Boston Athletic Association

One Ash Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748

508-435-6905 (ph) 508-435-6590 (fax)

registration@baa.org  www.baa.org

Poll Results

The results to the question:

Should Dave move up to a push button landline phone before 2020?

Most peoople responded, "Oberon."  While that response makes little sense at first glance, the savvy blog reader understands it perfectly.

Who has an idea for the next Boston Marathon Training blog poll.  Please post in the comments of via email.