BOSTON MARATHONERS,
Spring is here, and that means the 2018 Boston Marathon is almost upon us! With cold temperatures and piles of snow along the race course, it’s hard to believe that race day is less than four weeks away.
In today's Participant Newsletter, we break down our Runner Passport and Participant Guide (now headed your way), unveil our refreshed Boston Marathon Mobile App and brand new Podcast, and share some news from our sponsors.
Be sure to review your Runner Passport, Participant Guide, and our website in the coming weeks for all race information. From bib number pick-up to gear check and transportation, we've got you covered
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We wish you the best of luck in your training, and look forward to seeing you in April!
Sincerely,
The Boston Athletic Association
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FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE 2018 BOSTON MARATHON
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PARTICIPANT GUIDE, RUNNER PASSPORT, AND NEWSLETTERS
Download this year's Participant Guide, learn more about the Runner Passport, and review all the latest information about the 2018 Boston Marathon.
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GET THE OFFICIAL BOSTON MARATHON AND B.A.A. RACE APP
The Boston Marathon and B.A.A. race app is now available -complete with customized experiences for participants, volunteers, and spectators.
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CATCH UP ON THE LATEST BOSTON MARATHON PODCAST
The Boston Marathon Podcast is now available! Created by the B.A.A. and WBZ-TV, the podcasts feature interviews with champions and race legends.
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TUNES AND TIPS!
Looking for a motivating playlist to get you through the final weeks of Boston Marathon training?
The John Hancock Elite Team of Des, Meb, Molly, Shalane, Ryan, Tatyana, Dathan, Galen, Jordan and their teammates will keep you moving with their favorite music and encouraging tips.
Visit the Run Elite experience where Spotify will combine insights from your listening habits, your pace and your time to give you the perfect playlist to fuel your workout.
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Don’t want to make your own playlist? Check out what the elites run to by following John Hancock on Spotify. Click on the play button in the photo to connect directly.
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WATCH
BOSTON
AND GET PSYCHED FOR THE RACE!
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the Boston Marathon!
Narrated by Matt Daman, this is the first-ever documentary about the Boston Marathon.
“I laughed. I cried. I was so proud.” - Shalane Flanagan, Olympic Silver Medalist
“The Boston Marathon is like no other event in the world, and to have its history captured through this type of exclusive documentary is extraordinary.” – Mayor Marty Walsh, Boston Globe
“Emotional and thrilling.” - Village Voice
“Critic’s Choice” - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
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BOSTON will be showing on the big screen in Boston from April 12 through April 19 at the Boston Showplace ICON Theatre at Seaport. Each showing will be followed by Q&As with special guests from the film. To purchase tickets, see below:
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BENEFIT KICK-OFF SCREENING
APRIL 12, 7:00 P.M.
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DAILY SHOWS (FOUR/DAY)
APRIL 13 THROUGH APRIL 19
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BOSTON MARATHON TRAINING CLINICS
Get yourself prepared for race day!
B.A.A. Coaches and Staff will be on hand to answer all your questions, from taper training to race day logistics and more. We'll go over the final two weeks before Marathon Monday, and will help get you ready to run your best on Patriots' Day. The clinic will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour.
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All Boston Marathon Training Clinics are free and open to registered participants of the 2018 Boston Marathon and their guests.
Space is limited.
RunBase is located steps away from the Boston Marathon finish line, at 855 Boylston Street. We recommend parking at
100 Clarendon Street Garage.
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RUNNER CPR PROGRAM
Learn the basics of CPR
The Boston Athletic Association, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association, is once again pleased to announce our Runner CPR Program.
The B.A.A. will be providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) demonstrations for runners, family members and spectators. This public awareness initiative follows a 2011 study by the B.A.A. Medical Team which examined cardiac arrests during marathons. It found that bystander CPR, specifically CPR performed by other runners or spectators, was the most important determination of life or death.
To see a Hands Only CPR instructional video, click the image here.
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At the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo on race weekend, we will hold brief sessions to teach the basics of "hands only CPR", a technique known and recommended for saving someone in cardiac arrest. These sessions will be located at Booth #359. This approach should result in a critical mass of runners and spectators having the knowledge and tools to assist our medical team and our public safety partners in the event of an emergency. Staff will assist with demonstrations, and all participants that go through the process will receive a "B.A.A. CPR STRONG" wrist band.
To support this program, the B.A.A has worked with Dr. Aaron Baggish (MGH Cardiologist and Co-Medical Director of the Boston Marathon) to produce a life-saving video. Share this link and its contents to many of your running friends and family. The information provided can be used to save a life of someone you know, or even yourself. Help bridge the gap between the time a runner goes into cardiac arrest until the time medical staff arrives.
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2018 B.A.A. 10K REGISTRATION
Registration remains open for this year's race!
Snow and cold won’t last forever. Summer is coming, and so is the B.A.A. 10K. The flat and fast race will zip you through Boston’s Back Bay, and is presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Plan your next race after the Boston Marathon by joining us at the B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital!
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SAMUEL ADAMS TOURS AND BOSTON 26.2 BREW
Private Tours of the Samuel Adams Brewery
Samuel Adams is proud to offer runners free private tours at our Boston brewery. All runners who take a tour and present their bib will receive a free commemorative glass.
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If you are unable to reserve a private tour, you can still take a public tour - visit
samueladams.com for tour times.
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SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON 26.2 BREW
Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew commemorates the celebrated running of the 122nd Boston Marathon and recognizes the alliance of two great Boston traditions that share a historic connection. This beer will be available on draft at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery tap room, race-related events, at pubs and restaurants along the marathon route and a limited number of pubs and restaurants throughout New England. For a full list locations serving the beer, visit
samueladams.com/262brew.
For the first time ever, the brew will be released in a limited number of bottles for purchase at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery on April 11, just in time for runners and visitors to grab a commemorative bottle during their brewery visit on Marathon weekend.
This year, the brewery will donate profits from the sale of Boston 26.2 Brew along the marathon route to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Adaptive Sports Centers, a program that promotes and grants access to sports and recreation as part of the rehabilitation process – as well as in everyday life – to those with disabilities. To learn more about Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, please visit
http://spauldingrehab.org/. To learn more about Fill Your Glass, visit
https://www.samueladams.com/fill-your-glass.
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FIVE TRAVEL TIPS TO HELP YOU RUN YOUR BEST RACE
Traveling to Boston? You're not alone. Thousands of runners will be lacing up their running shoes away from home and planning how to navigate a new city.
- Pack what you need.
- Take time to acclimate.
- Fuel up and sleep well.
- Take care of yourself – before and after the race.
- Take your travel adventure in stride.
Want to read more?
Click here for more travel and pre-race advice.
Good luck!
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