Participant Newsletter #3

Boston's Best Return 13 Boston champions with a combined 30 first-place finishes will headline the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team for October's race. Learn more about the world champions, Paralympic medalists, Abbott World Marathon Majors winners, and Olympians set to return to Boston. READ MORE

Coming Soon: Virtual Race Information

In August, be on the lookout for information on how to: Track and submit your Virtual 125th Boston Marathon finish time Download your virtual toolkit, bib number, and cheer cards Access the all-new Boston Marathon mobile app (coming soon) And more! Stay tuned for news and updates in participant newsletters, on social media, and at www.baa.org.

Amazon Training Tip: Dead Bugs

The Dead Bugs exercise strengthens and stabilizes your core, back, and spine muscles. Use this stretch throughout your training to relieve and prevent lower back pain. B.A.A. High Performance assistant coach and Olympian Morgan Uceny demonstrates this week's Amazon Training Tip. WATCH TODAY Visit amazon.com/run for all your training needs leading up to October!

Defy Everyday with G Endurance “Just five more minutes in bed.”  “It’s raining.”  “I’ll do it tomorrow.”  Sound familiar? We’ve all had these thoughts cross our minds before a run. Our partners at Gatorade Endurance understand the mental gymnastics we play everyday just getting out of the door, and want us to celebrate all our wins - big and small - with the Gatorade Endurance Defy Everyday Challenge. Join the Challenge at gatoradeendurance.com/defyeveryday to stay accountable as you train for the Boston Marathon. Receive weekly tips and inspiration from Mileage Mentors.

Amazon Athlete of the Month Have a special Boston Marathon story or know someone who should be celebrated? Amazon is awarding one lucky athlete each month leading up to October's race with prizes as part of the Amazon Athlete of the Month celebration. Selected athletes will also be featured on amazon.com/run. Use #AmazonAthleteBOS and tag @AmazonSportsOutdoors on Facebook for a chance to be featured!

Calling All Qualifiers! Share your story for a chance to be featured in an upcoming Qualifier Spotlight presented by Samuel Adams! Email stories@baa.org or submit your training photos and video here. Tag us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook using @BostonMarathon and #RunTo125.

Save the Date: Hydration & Nutrition Clinic

The first Boston Marathon virtual training clinic will be held July 27 from 6-7p.m. ET covering nutrition, hydration, and fueling for Boston. Join Gatorade Endurance's Michelle King, adidas Running's Lottie Bildirici, B.A.A. High Performance team member Matt McDonald, and other experts for a deep-dive on fueling to conquer 26.2 miles! RSVP

Training Around The World

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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!

REGISTER TODAY

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