We're a month away from lining up in Hopkinton for #Boston126!
This week's Participant Newsletter features important race updates on bib numbers, vaccine verification, transportation, Boston Marathon Giving Day, and more.
We're excited to announce that all Boston Marathon bib numbers are now posted within your Athletes' Village profile and on baa.org! Additional start corral, gear check, and race information will be sent in the coming weeks.
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Vaccine Verification Reminder |
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All entrants of the Boston Marathon should have received an email from CrowdPass (support@crowdpass.co) with instructions on how to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. As a reminder, all participants will need to provide proof of vaccination prior to receiving their bib number. The CrowdPass email is sent on behalf of the B.A.A., and we request that you complete the vaccine verification process outlined as soon as possible. If you believe you did not receive your vaccine verification email, we ask that you please check your junk or spam folder.
Prior to traveling to Massachusetts, we encourage you to become familiarized with local, city, and state health guidelines pertaining to COVID-19.
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#BostonMarathonGivingDay & Training Clinic Replay |
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For the past 33 years, area non-profits have raised more than $426 million through the Boston Marathon. On Wednesday, March 16, be a part of the first ever #BostonMarathonGivingDay and join us in supporting more than 200 non-profits. Check out the prizes and incentives for athletes raising funds on March 16 below!
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Miss Tuesday's Boston Marathon Training Clinic presented by Amazon?
Catch a replay featuring Olympic Trials qualifier Erika Kemp, B.A.A. coaches Mark Carroll and Amanda Watters, and iFIT Trainer, Ironman, and Boston Marathon finisher Heather Jenson sharing tips on the long run, taper, and injury prevention.
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The Road to Boston Presented by CITGO: Transportation |
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Today’s #RoadToBoston topic is transportation. The best way to get to Hopkinton is the official B.A.A. buses leaving from Boston Common on race day. You will be assigned a time period to board the buses based on your bib number. Be sure to give yourself extra time to get through gear check and screening beforehand!
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Aiming for an Age Group Award? Earn a Ticket to the VIP Party |
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New for 2022, age group award winners who place in the top 3 of their divisions will be invited to a special VIP Post-Race Party at Fenway Park on race evening! At this party you and a guest will toast to your success alongside members of the Boston Marathon professional field, and you’ll receive your age group award. Details will be sent to all age group podium finishers following the race on April 18. |
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How Much Protein Do Runners Need? |
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Strength athletes have long hailed protein’s benefits. But endurance runners, not so much. As it turns out though, protein is just as important for distance runners as it is for weightlifters — aiding in tissue repair, exercise recovery, injury prevention, immune function and the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells.
Check out some tips on how to meet your protein needs from experts at healthcare company Abbott, title sponsor of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
- Regularly eat whole foods.
- Consume protein throughout the day, not just at one meal.
- Focus on energy-efficient protein sources, including lean meats, low-fat dairy and eggs.
- Get protein in your body within an hour of finishing a workout.
Click here to learn more about how much protein runners actually need.
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Boston Marathon Poll of the Month |
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How many Boston Marathon have you earned?
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0. This will be my first one!
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1 - 2. I've conquered the hills!
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3 or more. Keep adding to the collection!
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We want to hear from YOU! Have a marathon story you'd like to share? Send your Boston Marathon stories, photos, and videos to stories@baa.org for a chance to be featured in upcoming newsletters or on the Boston Marathon social media channels!
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26.2 Brew Available Soon! |
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Nell Rojas, professional marathoner and top American finisher at last year's race, returned to Boston to train on the course and celebrate the return of Samuel Adams 26.2 Brew! Nell was part of a special kick-off at the Samuel Adams Tap Room on Monday. |
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26.2 Brew will be available soon at establishments along the Boston Marathon course, and at the Boston Marathon Expo! 26.2 Brew offers a refreshing and sessionable beer that is fitting for a marathon of a day -- whether you're celebrating over the finish line or cheering on your favorite runners! |
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