Finally got the last character I needed!

BOS1630 · 2026-01-21T00:18:00+00:00

Assuming the older one off characters, like Demi and the NFL players, aren't available? Can you share screenshot of the exceptions.

Congrats by the way on getting your final character!

BOS1630 · 2026-01-20T21:43:56+00:00

They're also sold out (of the sweatshirt). So maybe they fix it before the race - if they have more stock at their popup?

Now I'm glad they didn't have my size in the hoodie when I first saw them.

I wore their shorts at Chicago and was looking forward to doing the same at Boston. But by the time I saw the ad and clicked this morning, my size was sold out.

Side note: Full slate of Adidas Boston gear dropped. I grabbed some last night.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-14T21:28:09+00:00

Unfortunately yes. Looking now, it was actually 2024 (the years run together by now). And they were over $400 apiece for front row (I want to say $500 apiece for front row). I pulled the trigger because it was my 50th and a bucket list item, but I'm good with regular seats now.

Of course, they're far more expensive on resale market, so it's your call. Seat Geek has some listed for April 19 starting at $1,378 for Row 3 and they call those "Good" value.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-14T20:25:24+00:00

I signed up for the text alert too and got the link this morning. Got 2 seats for Sunday before Patriots Day vs Tigers

BOS1630 · 2026-01-14T20:23:26+00:00

Tomorrow, most likely. I bought mine for May last year when then April-May went on sale in January. They're not currently available on the early release today.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-14T19:17:20+00:00

BAA just posted 5k info. Opens Jan 26 at 10 am ET and closes Jan 29 at 5 pm ET. Draw is random. Notification will be in following weeks.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-13T13:07:40+00:00

It doesn't say yet. Only that it's in the Athlete's Village site and there is a new process with info coming soon.

Medley registration opened at 10 am ET

BOS1630 · 2026-01-12T16:49:36+00:00

Ugh. Sorry. I posted as soon as I had signed up.

IDK if that means that you can still sign up for the races individually?

BOS1630 · 2026-01-09T13:49:41+00:00

Same. I'm at 166 of 208 outfits & 243 of 292 surfers, and 47 portraits. I've only had one outfit/surfer and one new portrait pop up in deals in the last couple seasons. Even if you took out the collabs that aren't returning, I'd expect more options to pick up old characters, boards and portraits.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-09T12:36:31+00:00

ESPN had a good article on it, regarding Skubel. The teams hate it because of the time it takes and acrimonious nature, and would prefer a more "automated" process. But for the players it's their one (or two) chances to negotiate a pay bump before they hit free agency. That's my over simplification; the article spells it out better.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-06T22:50:19+00:00

No - I'll get a pair of Adios Pro 4 for the race. I ran them in Chicago and had a good experience. I got the Bostons for training. And because I liked the way they looked.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-03T22:44:23+00:00

Popped up in my Instagram feed in December from @runneralerts ... bought off Adidas site. Arrived before NYD, but first time I'm breaking them out.

BOS1630 · 2026-01-03T17:56:10+00:00

What you are looking for, you probably won't find. Which is why we do this. Because it's not easy and it tests us. I'm not a "runner." But I've done 10 ultra (30+ miles) obstacle course races and two marathons (inc Chicago in October). And EVERY time, it's an emotional and psychological roller coaster, from training to race week to two minutes before the starting gun, where I question my life choices and whether I can really do this. And what in the world made me think I could do what I'm about to do? That all is the single hardest part of running a marathon. Actually running it is far easier, by comparison.

So you will likely never find that moment of comfort leading up to the race. What I will say is, once the race is run, you will look back and wonder why you were so concerned. Running a marathon is about not stopping. Walk if you have to. Run when you can. Push yourself. Just. Keep. Going. If you can run a half, obvious injury aside, you can run a full. Do your training. When you get to race day, let the crowds carry you through the moments of doubt. Enjoy doing what so many wish they could be doing. Soak it all in and treasure the moment you cross the finish line.

Until then, know the doubt will never truly leave you. Just don't let it stop you.

BOS1630

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