125th Boston Marathon John Hancock
Participant Newsletter #5
Boston Marathon COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols
Boston Marathon Trophy B.A.A. Run to 125
The Boston Athletic Association has announced participant health & safety policies for October’s 125th Boston Marathon.
  • Participants will need to provide proof of vaccination OR get tested on site prior to bib number pick up.

  • Upon vaccine verification or negative COVID-19 test, participants will receive a bracelet that must be worn to pick up bib numbers, board transportation, and receive a finisher’s medal.

  • Masks are required indoors, on transportation, and in medical tents, but not while running the race.
Tips from the John Hancock Professional Athlete Field
“Keep the focus on what training is best for your body-it's not always more miles or a harder session. Being flexible with what workouts you do and listening to your body can help you get to the start line healthy.” -- Molly Huddle, 28x U.S. champion and two-time Olympian
“My training advice is Merihari, which means work hard, play hard and rest well.”
-- Yuki Kawauchi, 2018 Boston Marathon champion
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Download the B.A.A. Racing App Today!
Download the all-new, free B.A.A. Racing App! The B.A.A. Racing App features live participant tracking, leaderboards, results, a course map, race info, photo booth, and more! Search "Boston Marathon" in your mobile app store and download today. 

Claim your unique participant profile within the B.A.A. Racing App through the personalized email sent to you on September 8.
Maurten Announced as Official Hydrogel Provider of Boston Marathon
Only weeks left -- but don't worry, you still have time to nail down all the details. And if you really want to experience the Boston Marathon in the best possible way, don't overlook your fueling. Science has shown that getting used to fueling during your training makes a huge difference.
So, get used to it.

For the next 72 hours, we're offering all Boston Marathon participants 26.2% off when purchasing 2 GEL boxes. Choose between the GEL 100 or the GEL 100 CAF 100, with 100mg of caffeine per serving.

Use the code BOSTON21 at checkout on maurten.com/products.
And remember: Never try anything new on race day. Rehearse your fueling strategy during your final long runs.
Along the Course - Hydration & Nutrition
Three Maurten hydrogel depots will be located on the course: mile 11.8 on the Wellesley town line; mile 17 in Newton; and at mile 21.5 just after Boston College. Maurten’s Gel 100 (non-caffeinated) and Gel 100 CAF 100 (caffeinated) will be available in all three locations.

Poland Spring Water and Lemon Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula stations will be set up along the course beginning at Mile Two.
Amazon Training Tip: Banded Shrimp Squat
amazon Training Tip Banded Shrimp Squat
Banded shrimp squats build leg strength and hip flexor mobility. B.A.A. High Performance Team Assistant Coach and Olympian Morgan Uceny demonstrates this key leg exercise.
Visit amazon.com/run for all your training needs leading up to October!
Conquering Boston: Last Long Run, Taper, and Injury Prevention
The third Boston Marathon virtual training clinic will be held TONIGHT, September 9 from 6-7 p.m. ET covering the last long run, tapering, and injury prevention!

Join B.A.A. coach Mark Carroll, B.A.A. Charity Team coach Amanda Watters, and the B.A.A.'s Wayne Levy for a deep-dive on preparing for 26.2 miles in October! Watch tonight's clinic live on Zoom or via the Boston Marathon Facebook page.
2021 Virtual B.A.A. Half Marathon
September 17-19
Registration for the 2021 Virtual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund is open now in Athletes' Village!
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