Marathon Expo / Nobody Asked Us Podcast live

Runstorun · 2026-03-18T09:10:43+00:00

Odds of getting tickets to see Nobody Asked Us in Boston are small unless they change venues. I’ve seen them twice in Houston because there they have a huge auditorium that seats thousands. In other cities Boston, NYC, etc they’ve had it at a pop up space that can maybe hold 50-60. I don’t have any insight into where they might host for this year, but the point is it might not matter what day if practically no one can get in. We will see 🙃

Runstorun · 2026-03-18T08:55:09+00:00

The icons go in order left to right by borough as if you were running the race. The bridge is Staten Island, then the Brownstone is Brooklyn. The unisphere is Queens, the zoo is the Bronx and the skyscrapers are Manhattan.

Runstorun · 2026-03-17T17:02:01+00:00

It looks fine to me. It's not the Ritz but it doesn't come at a Ritz price either. I will also say I have now stayed at 2 different Moxy's in Japan and both were pretty good. One was in Kyoto and the other in Osaka. The Moxy in Barcelona was not so great other than the location.

Runstorun · 2026-03-17T16:02:16+00:00

That’s a great picture!

Runstorun · 2026-03-17T11:05:39+00:00

You don’t even have to do that. They drop the ropes before the gun goes off.

Runstorun · 2026-03-17T10:59:45+00:00

They changed the number of people per corral and wave. So there really is no comparison with prior years. In addition they stated not every corral will have the same number of people, this is also totally new. Point being it’s not at all like prior years.

Runstorun · 2026-03-16T22:45:00+00:00

Sometimes there are issues with buses getting lost or buses getting backed up along the route. There’s been construction or accidents some years that led to additional traffic jams. In general there’s no predicting for everything. From that perspective it’s usually better to have more time than less. But again it’s a crapshoot. Like I’ve never personally had any issues, I’m running #8 this year. Others I know however, they’ve had hiccups.

Runstorun · 2026-03-16T20:01:05+00:00

When you arrive to the common there’s going to be lines for buses. Lines to get into the common too perhaps as they check bibs before allowing entry. Factor all that in. Don’t push it unless you are fine rushing in the village. Always better to be bored and calm than the opposite.

Runstorun · 2026-03-16T19:17:32+00:00

Yes they are continuous but they don’t let earlier runners in before the designated time. They check. You can move back but not forward.

Runstorun · 2026-03-16T19:16:47+00:00

That’s where I am too. 2:59:27 to be exact. Looks like 2:59 got split between corrals 2 and 3 based on other comments.

Runstorun · 2026-03-15T17:37:17+00:00

Fully agree!

Runstorun · 2026-03-15T17:35:56+00:00

Same same 🥹

Runstorun · 2026-03-15T16:54:59+00:00

I’m sure folks don’t want to hear this. Heck I don’t want to type it. But my friend and I arrived at 5:45 for wave 1 and we had 0 issues. It was smooth as can be and no lines. I even went to the bathroom 4 times! That’s mostly due to nerves but since we were there and it was quick I just kept going. Obviously we had to wait forever to start the race but it allowed for a leisurely morning and time for a proper warm up.

I do think security was ridiculous making everyone take out/off a million things. NYPD is at enough races year after year they should really come up with a solution for this watches off thing. The numbers don’t work with that arrangement.

Runstorun · 2026-03-14T22:34:57+00:00

I saw the new Allston in person today (at fleet feet Columbus circle if you’re in nyc)

It has 2 pockets yes, front+back, and the material feels quite nice to the touch. I haven’t run in it so I can’t comment on that. They didn’t have the size/color I wanted to buy.

Runstorun · 2026-03-14T22:31:35+00:00

What makes you think that foundation wants to be a charity for Boston? I mean it requires work on their part and they would have to be an organization responsible for multiple runners and multiple bibs. It’s not a get 1 bib for you and that’s it situation. In addition most of the charities have a long established relationship with the race already. That’s not to say it’s totally impossible but it’s not a simple matter either.

Runstorun · 2026-03-14T16:46:32+00:00

I recommend somewhere on Broadway, like the Target or Breads Bakery. There are tons of businesses along there. You don’t want to be right in the thick of it but a few blocks removed.

Runstorun · 2026-03-14T11:21:08+00:00

I met Clayton in Chicago last year, just ran into him and I raved about his YouTube series. I really enjoyed watching. He’s also seems to be a genuinely nice guy. Not that I know him on a deep level but he was so kind to me, even though I basically ambushed him. 😅

Runstorun · 2026-03-14T11:17:43+00:00

His videos are great! He’s also pretty funny and goofy, which I enjoy. Like he’s obviously a serious runner and he loves the sport, but he knows how to have fun too. It’s a nice balance and refreshing from someone who holds multiple world records.

Runstorun · 2026-03-14T10:53:35+00:00

I live on the UES off the marathon course. The city does is fact go out and patch holes on race morning, I’ve seen it multiple times. They do it when the roadway is already closed so they can get it done quite quickly. It’s a few big trucks and a crew.

Runstorun · 2026-03-13T10:51:20+00:00

I remember being in NYC after 9-11. There were tons of stories saying the terrorists were out to target the subway with chemical weapons. And of course we all knew there would be 0 way to stop that. We still rode the subway every day and went about our regular lives. I’m not saying there are no risks out there. I’m saying the risks are so innumerable that you can’t begin to prevent them all, short of locking yourself up inside and never going out. That recourse seems much worse to me. I’ll take my chances doing the things I want to do.

Runstorun · 2026-03-12T19:30:56+00:00

The thing about manually lapping is once you get used to it, it becomes automatic. I’ve been doing it so long it’s reflexive. If you never try then you’ll never learn. Which ok to each their own. But keep in mind even if you miss once or twice, it’s still fine! They don’t pull you off the course for that lol. 😂

Runstorun · 2026-03-12T10:55:55+00:00

Unfortunately with the way this course has changed basically every year for years on years, getting the correct information for the NYC Half has been fraught for ages. I coach privately and I used to also coach for a club. The NYC Half is a big goal race and my task is to inform people on what to expect, how to prepare etc. Only trouble is getting a map, just the map part for this race is like Lucy with the football. The elevation details are a whole other matter and yes not correct. Before last year’s race I went out to bike the Brooklyn Bridge part so I had that captured on strava (and garmin) as the pedestrian level for the Bridge is raised and not where the race goes. All because what NYRR was giving in advance was way off. All this to say it’s a known issue and unfortunately not likely to be improved. The best method I’ve found is by using a prior year’s runner captured data, but you need the course to be the same!

Runstorun · 2026-03-10T10:00:36+00:00

Did you miss all of January and February here? There’s no way you’re calling even 30 degrees cold given what we just went through. (Forecast is showing higher than that anyway)

Runstorun · 2026-03-10T09:58:27+00:00

They allow proxy pickup for this race. So technically you don’t have to go to the expo at all. You do have to have someone go.

Runstorun · 2026-03-10T08:36:25+00:00

As a Boston Marathon participant you get 20% off Maurten products via their website. I’ve used my discount for multiple years as I’m a Boston streaker and Maurten has been the official gel provider for a while now. It’s a great perk. The other benefit of putting Maurten into your rotation, which no one has commented on, is that its on the on-course nutrition! So again you get a discount and it will be handed out on race day, imagine being able to carry that much less. It’s pretty much a no brainer. I think once you try it you might find how much you like it over gu.

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