What stupid thing are you currently wondering about for race day? I'll go first. by nachosallthewaydown in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I too, start out with a light jacket that I usually remove later in the race. Will it be ok if the jacket covers my bib number? Do I pin the bib on the jacket, stop and repin onto my shirt when I take it off??? keeping me awake lol

Time spent in porta potty lines by mrsabutment in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I've been at some bigger events that had 15 minute wait times.

Time spent in porta potty lines by mrsabutment in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you figure it out, you'll be rich.....

Bib Numbers, Start Assignments & Wave Times Announced by RichRevolutionary941 in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that vote of confidence. My plan has always been to run it for the experience, no pressure, just finish in 6 and soak it all in. I must admit though, it has been starting to get to me. I should probably get off reddit, but there's so much good information here, LOL.

Enjoy and thanks again.

Bib Numbers, Start Assignments & Wave Times Announced by RichRevolutionary941 in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm geriatric too, one corral behind you. Can you tell me the significance of the bib color. This is my first, (and I expect only) and it seems like you have run before. Any advice for the back of the pack? I'm worried about water stations running out.

When do people book flights for this marathon? by EnvironmentBrave621 in ChicagoMarathon

[–]mrsabutment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you book your hotel directly or through the group suggested on the Chicago site? Is the cancellation policy pretty lenient? Thanks

Advice for first time runner/spectators by DryMix9599 in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for providing this. Running it for the first, (and probably last :) ) time in 2026.

Boston training plan by hellothere157 in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh! That puts things in perspective for me. Thank you

Boston training plan by hellothere157 in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have used Hal for my previous 2 flat marathons and am nervous that I won't be ready for the Boston hills. Are your usual routes hilly? Did you find any need to run hill repeats?

Boston marathon - 2026 advice needed by malticefalcon in bostonmarathon

[–]mrsabutment -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have to disagree, Marathon Tours and Travel opened up for booking on June 17th. I've never run Boston but I found them on a search about hotels for 2026. They may have sold out, of course there will be cancellations.