Tammy and Merri (our Neighbor) have decided that they want to qualify for the 2009 Boston Marathon. The great thing is that with their current times in smaller runs they would both qualify with time to spare… given they can keep up their current pace.
So, I have decided that I would also like to qualify for and run in the Boston Marathon. My problem is that with my current times I would need to improve a lot to make it. The qualifying times for women are significantly longer than the mens. For example, Tammy and Merri would need to finish with a 3:40 or under to qualify. In contrast I would need to finish with a 3:10 marathon or better.
So, I am making a goal right now that I will qualify for the 2010 Boston Marathon. For more information about qualifying you can go to the actual site at http://www.bostonmarathon.org/BostonMarathon/Qualifying.asp
Below is what I would need to be able to run to qualify and my current best times. Looks like I really need to up the intensity!
| Distance: | Time Needed: | Current Times: |
| 1500m | 5:32 | |
| the mile | 5:58 | 6:16 |
| 3000m(3k) | 11:32 | |
| 3200m(about 2 miles) | 12:21 | |
| 5000m(5k) | 19:50 | 21:55 |
| 8000m(8k) | 32:38 | |
| 5 miles | 32:50 | |
| 10,000m(10k) | 41:20 | 48:48 |
| ten miles | 1:08:27 | |
| a half marathon | 1:31:08 | 1:50 |
| a marathon | 3:10:00 |
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