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We're now only TWO MONTHS 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 first B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Clinic, information on transportation to the start line, training tips, volunteer opportunities, a message from our friends at Dana-Farber, and more!

Don't forget that registration remains open at baa.org — invite your friends, family and training partners to be part of this year's B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Limited spots remain available!
Register Now for Dana-Farber’s B.A.A. Half Team
Interested in running with our presenting sponsor and exclusive charity team, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund? Join runners like Tim, who runs in honor of his mother who was treated at Dana-Farber. 

Here’s why Tim chooses to run for Dana-Farber: “I’ve witnessed the compassion of the professionals and the fortitude of patients and their families firsthand. It’s my hope that one day this community is no longer needed. Until that day, I will continue to support in whatever way I can, and I know that many others will do the same.”

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 are already registered for the race.
B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Clinic #1 Replay
Looking to learn about all of the tips and tricks discussed during last night's clinic? A replay can be found on the Boston Athletic Association Facebook page or on the B.A.A. Vimeo channel!

Last night's clinic featured B.A.A. High Performance Team members Erika Kemp and Matt McDonald, as well as Dr. Michelle King from Gatorade and Brian Livingston from Maurten.
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.
Transportation to the Start
  • 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 B.A.A. shuttle service from Copley Square or Forest Hills MBTA
  • 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.
  • Copley Square is located just steps from the Green Line (Copley Square Station) and Orange Line (Back Bay Station).
  • We recommend parking at 100 Clarendon Street Garage, which is just two blocks away from the shuttle pick-up at Copley Square.
Training Tip from Matt McDonald
"Hydration and nutrition are super important for longer races, but what a lot of people don't appreciate is how important practicing hydration and nutrition is. Running on a stomach full of liquid can be uncomfortable if you haven't practiced it, and you don't want your first experience with a new type of drink or gel to be 4 miles into your half marathon. So find out what drinks and gels will be available on the course or that you can carry, and practice with them on a couple long runs. As an added bonus, once you've found fuel that works for you, practicing hydration and nutrition will improve your training runs too!" — B.A.A. High Performance Team member Matt McDonald
Volunteer for the 2022 B.A.A. Half Marathon
Volunteer registration for the B.A.A. Half Marathon is now open! Friends and family of athletes are welcome to apply to join us on race day. Registration for volunteers will remain open until October 21. Click here to apply!
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
2022 B.A.A. Half Marathon General Information
WHEN: Sunday, November 13 at 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Start & Finish at Franklin Park, with the race running through Boston and Brookline.
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE: Unicorn finisher medal, adidas long sleeve participant shirt, unique bib number, and more!
B.A.A. DISTANCE MEDLEY: Participants who've finished the B.A.A. 5K and B.A.A. 10K gain exclusive access to the B.A.A. Distance Medley tent presented by New England Honda Dealers.
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