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We're now just THREE WEEKS away from the 2022 B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund!

This week's participant newsletter features a replay of the second B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Clinic, information on transportation to the start line, professional field news, training tips, volunteer opportunities, messages from our sponsors, and more!

Happy training, and we'll see you in just a few weeks!
B.A.A. Half Marathon Clinic #2 Replay
Learn tips and tricks from professional runners Molly Huddle, Erika Kemp, and Jonas Hampton that YOU can use for November's race!

A replay can be found on the Boston Athletic Association Facebook page or on the B.A.A. Vimeo channel!
Transportation to the Start in Franklin Park
  • There is no parking within Franklin Park on race day. The recommended way to get to the start line in Franklin Park is to use the B.A.A. shuttle service from Copley Square or Forest Hills MBTA stop.

  • The B.A.A. will provide free, round-trip shuttles from Copley Square in downtown Boston to the start/finish area in Franklin Park from 5:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

  • Runners utilizing Uber, Lyft, or personal vehicles should be dropped off at Walnut Avenue and School Street near Franklin Park.

  • For parking near the shuttle bus location, we suggested the 100 Clarendon Street Garage, which is just two blocks away from the shuttle pick-up at Copley Square.
Do Your Part to Give Every Dana-Farber Patient the Best Chance to Defy Cancer
Join runners like Stephanie and register to run with our presenting sponsor and exclusive charity team, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Stephanie runs to honor her mother and father who have both been treated at Dana-Farber for various cancers.

Here’s why Stephanie supports Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer: “I can’t thank the doctors, nurses, and medical teams enough for all that they have done for my family. I’m so grateful to have had extra time with my dad through his pancreatic cancer journey and now my mom, thanks to the clinical trial options available at Dana-Farber. I want to pay it forward and help provide other families with the gift of more time with their loved ones.”

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXISTING B.A.A. HALF RUNNERS: Please visit Dana-Farber’s website and select "HAVE SECURED YOUR OWN RACE ENTRY" since you have already registered for the race.
Boston Marathon Champions, U.S. Olympians & Paralympians to Compete at 2022 B.A.A. Half Marathon
Two-time Boston Marathon champions Lelisa Desisa and Daniel Romanchuk return, while 2021 Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel and two-time Olympian Molly Huddle lead the American charge. Seven women who’ve run under 1:07:30 and nine men with lifetime bests under 1:01:30 will compete on the roads of Boston. View the entire professional field by clicking the link below!
Running’s just the half of it.
Bonking isn’t a rite-of-passage — it’s usually down to not fueling correctly. Dialing in how you’ll fuel your race during your training sessions could mean the difference between a 13.1-mile nightmare and a dream half marathon.
 
Maurten is the official Hydrogel Sports Fuel sponsor of the B.A.A Half Marathon.
 
Get used to it.
The B.A.A. Invites you to The Run Show USA - February 4-5
As a B.A.A. Half Marathon entrant, you have access to free tickets to The Run Show USA in Boston from February 4-5! Enter code BAA23 at checkout to receive you free ticket.
Volunteer for the 2022 B.A.A. Half Marathon
Volunteer registration for the B.A.A. Half Marathon is closing soon! Friends and family of athletes are welcome to apply to join us on race day. Registration for volunteers will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on October 21. Click here to apply!
From Our Friends at New England Honda Dealers
Training Tip from Erika Kemp
“Set some mental checkpoints for yourself. That could be every mile, every 2 miles, every 5K, etc. It can be easier and less intimidating to tackle a few smaller segments than one massive one. Setting those segments ahead of time can help you stay focused and motivated during the race, especially if you're having a tough day. You can focus on completing each segment goal, and before you know it you've done the whole thing!” — B.A.A. High Performance Team member Erika Kemp, a 2-time USA National Champion and Olympic Trials qualifier.
Share Your B.A.A. Half Marathon Story!
We want to hear from YOU! Have a running story you'd like to share? Send your B.A.A. Half Marathon stories, training photos, and videos to stories@baa.org for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters or on the B.A.A. social media channels
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