2017 B.A.A. 10K - Participant Newsletter

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This year's B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital, is fast approaching -- we're nearly a month away from race day!

As race weekend gets closer, we'll send e-mails with event information and reminders. A limited number of entries remain available for the B.A.A. 10K - tell your friends and family to join in the fun and register before space runs out!

Included in this participant newsletter is information on our upcoming B.A.A. 10K Training Clinic, our five-week training plan, the B.A.A. 10K Youth Races, and more.

We wish you the best in your training, and look forward to seeing you in Boston!

The Boston Athletic Association

For more information on the 2017 B.A.A. 10K, click the button below:

RUN THE B.A.A. 10K AS A TEAM

Team registration deadline is Tuesday, May 23

New for 2017, the B.A.A. 10K will feature a fun team component to this year's race! Gather a group of 15 or more friends and complete the race as part of a team, earning race benefits along the way.

Teams of 15 or more runners will receive an enhanced race experience that includes tent space to meet and mingle before and after the race, refreshments on race day, and special giveaways. The more members of your team, the more perks you'll receive on race day. Team spaces are filling up fast - don't miss the deadline of Tuesday, May 23!

For more information on creating a Team for the 2017 B.A.A. 10K, click below:

B.A.A. 10K REGISTRATION REMAINS OPEN

Limited spots remain for the June 25 race

What better way to run the B.A.A. 10K than with a friend or family member? Limited spots remain in the field of 10,000 participants. If you know someone who has not registered yet, let them know they can visit www.baa.org to sign up, or click below:

JOIN THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL TEAM

Run with purpose when you join the Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) B.A.A. 10K team and raise funds to fuel extraordinary care, treatments, and cures for patients here in Boston and around the world. Fundraising is easier than you think! Great perks and fundraising assistance available. Runners and walkers welcome. Join the BWH B.A.A. 10K team to secure your bib in this iconic race!

If you would like to run for BWH, click below:

B.A.A. 10K FIVE-WEEK TRAINING PLAN

If you haven't started yet, it's not too late to get ready!

B.A.A. coach Terrence Mahon has created the following five week training program to guide you in your preparation for next month's race. Because every individual athlete is different, specific training programs vary widely. This training program can be a useful tool, but be sure to tailor it to your personal fitness level. As always, be willing to adjust and adapt to your individual circumstances: weather, work, school and home life, illness, and injury.

The goal of this program is to get you to the starting line ready to tackle 6.2 miles, helping you finish strong!

To learn more about the B.A.A. 10K Five-Week Training Plan, click below:

B.A.A. 10K TRAINING CLINICS

Make sure you're ready for race day!

Hosted by the B.A.A. in cooperation with our sponsors, race officials, and running experts, these clinics can help get you ready to run your best 10K.

REMAINING CLINIC SCHEDULE

Monday, June 5 - Injury Prevention and Peak Performance Training RSVP NOW!
Friday, June 23 - Race Weekend Prep

Each clinic will be located at Boston Marathon adidas RunBase (855 Boylston Street in Back Bay, just steps from the Boston Marathon finish line), and is free to official entrants and their guests. Parking is available nearby at the Garage at 100 Clarendon for a fee.

BRING THE KIDS!

The whole family can participate at the B.A.A. 10K

Complimentary youth races will be offered on race day, and children aged 14 and under can compete on Boston Common. Race distances will depend on the age of the participants.

Time: Youth races begin at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Baseball field on Boston Common, adjacent to Charles Street.
Cost: Free!

All participants will receive a bib number and a participation award.
Events will not be timed and results will not be recorded.
Arrive prior to the event to register near the ball fields next to the start and finish area.
There is no entry fee for this event.
Parents, guardians and/or grown-ups should accompany kids and will be able to sign-up for the races beginning at 8:00 a.m. on race morning.

For more information about the B.A.A. 10K Youth Races, and for registration information, click below:

HOST HOTEL

Plan your stay during the B.A.A. 10K

Spend B.A.A. 10K weekend in Boston at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers

(50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116), the host hotel of the B.A.A. 10K. Located a few steps away from the start and finish line, the newly renovated Park Plaza blends a rich history with classic elegance and personal service.

A block of rooms has been set aside for race participants with our travel partner Marathon Tours at a special weekend rate of $229 per night (taxes additional, and a fee of $20.00/night for third and fourth guests.). Reservations can be booked on a first come, first served basis through May 21, 2017. After May 21, 2017, reservati ons may still be made at that special rate, depending on availability at the hotel.

To make a reservation, click the button below:

For additional help with reservations over B.A.A. 10K weekend, please contact Marathon Tours at 617-242-7845.

MEET THE PROS..... MEB KEFLEZIGHI

Five questions with the 2014 Boston Marathon champion

With just over a month to go until the B.A.A. 10K, we asked 2014 Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi a few questions about running through the city. Meb will return to Boston for the B.A.A. 10K on June 25, where he hopes to become the first American man to win the event.

B.A.A. - What are you most looking forward to running the B.A.A. 10K?

MEB - What draws me to the B.A.A. 10K is the city of Boston itself. This place has been my home away from home, where I've met amazing people and made lifelong friends. The highlight of my career took place at the 2014 Boston Marathon. That race was about more than just running. It was about the city of Boston and how the people who live there were a model of strength in the face of tragedy. I can't help but love this city. It will always be a part of me.

B.A.A. - Where do the crowds of Boston rank on your scale of running fans?

MEB - The Boston crowds are a perfect 10. The people in Boston get running. To them, running is part of the culture. It's something they understand and appreciate at a much deeper level than in most other cities.

B.A.A. - What are you going to miss most about running the Boston Marathon?

MEB - The Boston Marathon is our sport's most historic event. Being part of it has been one of the greatest honors of my career. I could go on all day about the quality of the event and the amazing atmosphere it has. Even though I'll always enjoy being a spectator, nothing can replace the immense pride of being on the starting line.

B.A.A. - How special is the Boylston Street stretch downtown?

MEB - That 600 meter stretch to the finish line is running's sacred ground. Nothing else can compare. I could be on my last legs, weak and stumbling, ready to fold. But all the strength and resolve comes back with that left hand turn onto Boylston. The strength of that crowd is staggering. I get chills just thinking about it.

B.A.A. - Other than the Boston Marathon course, where's your favorite place to run in Boston?

MEB - Along the Charles River, it's beautiful and serene. The perfect place to relax and see other runners.

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Join Meb Keflezighi on the streets of Boston at the 2017 B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital, on June 25. Limited spots remain and registration is filling fast - visit www.baa.org to learn more and register now!