How I “Technically” Came First At Boston Marathon

[@runningchannel]

Are you running a marathon this year? Got any questions for Sarah?

[@AlbertWeijers]

I'm running Eindhoven marathon, in the Netherlands, hopefully sub 4 hours, my age is 54, so these BQ times are pretty far out of my reach. No question for Sarah, just compliments on this marathon, well done!

[@zoltanbaloghhki]

I loved this video :) Inspiring and full with positive energy. I have signed up for the Helsinki City Running Day marathon on 13th of May. So in three weeks. I am ready and prepared. My plan is to finish between 4:00 - 4:15. I have done my last long run 33km on Tuesday. I have logged ~1300km in the last 20 weeks. My question is what should be the best strategy for the last 3 weeks.

[@markNL5]

I would like to run a marathon some day. Did my first half marathon this year at 1:54. But i got several injuries. Putting me out of running for 6 weeks. I guess mostly because a ramped up my volume to much and my rest / recovery after was bad. So my biggest question is. How to recover properly from such an event? And wwhen is your first training afterwards?

[@TheUnicornPacer]

I would like to do my 1st in September / October preferably London. Fingers crossed I get a ballot place this time 😊

[@RossNixon]

My first marathon next month. Not sure of best pace strategy for a good time... perhaps try to keep it the same right through?

[@brookeworm18]

We can all say, “We knew her before she finished first in Boston!” 😂 Great fun Sarah, looks like a ton of fun on the route

[@runningchannel]

Hahah exactly!!

[@rutherke41]

Sarah - you are such an inspiration! All of us long distance runners know how hard it is to go that far but to do it all alone and with zero crowds? To be physically and mentally capable and tough enough to do it just for fun? You are just such a beast! Loved seeing Boston from this perspective. To any one that questions the race results, SARAH WON. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST! 😂❤

[@Kelly_Ben]

So true. I'll happily run a 50k with cool people, but the thought of a 16+ mile solo training run fills me with dread!

[@rutherke41]

@@Kelly_Ben yes! I barely finished my 20. It gets brutal in the back half when you’re alone!!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Katie! 😎

[@Enoch-Root]

I've only been running for about half a year and I've already done solo 25-30km runs multiple times. I'd perhaps be faster if running with others, but they're not necessary.

[@rutherke41]

@@Enoch-Root I trained for my first half marathon alone in only three months. Totally doable but getting up to 20 miles alone was a different beast for me! I did most of the other runs this training block for my first full with friends and it made a huge difference for me.

[@victorialena5194]

I actually ran Boston on Monday, you missed out on the rain and the smell of BBQ at 10 am, and yeah the signs at Wellesley College are super fun. We need more female runners!! thanks for joining us on the route, even if it was a day early. I am cheering for you to beat the 330 mark. you got this!!! PS: you took heartbreak like a champ!

[@runningchannel]

Congrats! Were you happy with your run?

[@jameschaves5723]

Sarah that was fantastic!! I ran on Monday and finally the weather was good to me. 3:06:12 and a negative split to boot. Thanks for coming here

[@louisaschroder6088]

sarah just casually running a Marathon alone🤩 what an acomplishment!

[@CalmingAnxiety]

So here I am at home, in my office on the treadmill just getting steps in and your video lands.... and I end up jogging while editing content. You (and the rest of the crew) are amazing. You have all helped me so much as I move from weights and gym to enjoying the outdoors. Thanks.

[@runningchannel]

We love that!! Glad it got you running 🙌🏻

[@qigong1001]

The fact she did 10.2 minute miles average and able to sound completely normal, with no visible sign of struggle at the end 😮is spectacular. She just carried on, doing her sign off like it was nothing. But wondering if pizza is a tradition after English complete marathons?

[@morteliusz]

Do you seriously believe this? Ffs, obviously she didn't run the whole marathon

[@TheUnicornPacer]

She run it all!

[@TheUnicornPacer]

With mkst people yes lol or pasty

[@Richard-lx3xk]

@@morteliusz She did. You can see it on Strava.

[@Aj-sn1dp]

@@morteliusz do you know what channel you’re watching rn bro i’m so completely serious 💀 like you cannot be that dumb

[@akapantsusenpai181]

I thoroughly enjoyed the history lesson of the different landmarks along the Boston Marathon course.

[@patrick7228]

Nice job Sarah! Never knew why it was called Heartbreak Hill. So interesting. Maybe that could be a running channel idea. Things you didn't know about certain well-known races. I'm going to go look up how park run started now that I'm thinking about it. 😄

[@kenanjabr1992]

I recently ran my first race (10k in 55:00). I am starting my training for a half marathon set to happen in July, and this is the motivation I needed. You're a beast, Sarah!

[@christopherbrand5360]

I got my 2024 BQ at Boston on Monday! What a wonderful experience! I enjoyed every minute, even with the long bus ride and porta potty lines and a painfully full bladder. The city really knows how to put on a running party, people came out and cheered in the cold and sometimes rainy weather. It was on my bucket list and I am grateful to my running buddies who encouraged me to go for it :)

[@christinaclementson]

If you enjoyed that when there were no crowds you will LOVE running Boston for real. I got a BQ at Boston on Monday and cannot wait to go back for a 3rd time. Best marathon crowds ever!

[@runningchannel]

Congrats Christina!

[@GTE_Channel]

Running a marathon casually 'on your own' is something else. Doing my first in Amsterdam this year 💪🏻

[@teresataildashf]

I live in the burbs outside Boston and have always toyed with the idea of running the iconic route on a random Monday. Hmmm. That was fun to watch! Great video!

[@er48021]

I am running the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 3rd 2024 to hope to qualify for the Boston Marathon, I am going to be 61 when I race. I have been watching all of your videos on your channel and you have really inspired me. As of now because I have so much time i am just doing base training for the next 3 months with doing it by Heart Rate Training of the 180 - age.

[@peterwall1951]

Running Channel was in Boston too?! So cool! I ran my first Boston this year, and was lucky enough to catch a few famous running youtubers out there.

[@50Something]

You made it look easy Sarah! Way to go, you've come a long way in a short period of time!

[@yelyzavetahide-smith6907]

Great video, as always! I was very lucky to run Boston Marathon on Monday, those hills nearly killed me!

[@adrex09]

You have done so well Sarah i believe you will make your BQ pretty soon! Really enjoying your vids so glad for this update! I got my puma coz of you so glad puma returned the favour for being an excellent endorser hehe :)

[@ivylovesrunning]

I am not sure I ever will want to run in the Boston Marathon. Those hills are brutal looking. Well done Sarah!

[@rickmcqueen5378]

Sarah thanks for doing that! I ran Boston in 1984, in the rain and cold. Your countryman Geoff Smith was the winner. Too bad you missed the point where the students are, the scream tunnel is a memorable experience. And yes it is hilly, the way marathons are meant to be!!! I hope you enjoyed your time in the USA, let us know if you ever decide to do a fan event here in the states, would love to meet the whole gang!!!

[@squarebodylt5469]

I hope you had a great time!! You missed all the rain! It’s nice to see everything nice and open.

[@runningwithjane]

Fun to do the full route ahead of time!! Great job on YOUR Boston Marathon!

[@tnan123]

Amazing challenge. What a way to experience the race! It must feel really special to do the exact same course all those runners are doing the next day.

[@muppetou812]

well done, your enthusiasm if fantastic ! The down hills certainly take a toll. I ran Boston this year as guide for my visually impaired friend. The scream tunnel was awesome. It was fantastic to experience the event and know what i'm in for when i eventually get my BQ time.

[@ewabbott]

This was great! Sarah, you crushed it. And more videos on the East Coast of North America would be awesome.

[@sheva_sd]

I did Boston just this Monday ❤ weather was bad but I finished it, charity runner , finished it 5hr 8min , terrible time 😂 imagine training for 6 months to finish first marathon in under 4:30 and getting sick three days before the race and running it with fever 🥵 my luck but Im grateful to finish it

[@markray7133]

Great job Sarah and great video. Thanks for taking us on your journey !! If you don’t mind me saying - be careful out there. Noticed you were running with traffic early on. Drivers here in the States are horrible (often distracted) and we’ve had bad situations with runners. Keep at it - I’m sure you’ll get your BQ !! Always enjoy your videos. Cheers

[@isiah675]

If I knew this was happening I would have come out for a stretch to support! The content has been vital for me this past year!

[@MyfanwyCollins]

This was awesome! I've got a BQ for Boston next year. It's long been a dream. I hope I make the cut. I'll be 56 on race day next year 🎉

[@abqp7158]

You're an inspiration. I'm 56 now and still working hard to improve. Hope to BQ one day. 7 minutes off at the moment.

[@charlenematthews7506]

I just ran a BQ time in London! Watching your video of Boston looks incredible and I can't wait to be on the starting line next year. Congratulations for winning Boston 🦄

[@josiegjackson]

My first and currently only marathon (London) is at 5:56 - 3:30 dream on! I would feel that nothing would beat London in terms of the supporters - its stunning and I felt great - would any other marathon be great for that - I remember Anna loving the New York Marathon for the crowds - which reminds me Has Anna done the Boston Marathon monday!? All the best for Anna!!

[@abqp7158]

Am doing London Marathon tomorrow, looking forward to the crowds. Favourites so far Loch Ness and Paris.

[@BillyDickson]

Well done Sarah! that looks like fun! I was 5 minutes short for a BQ in 2009, I probably wouldn't have run it anyway, but it was good to get that close. 🙂

[@Julio_Zambrano]

That was an amazing video! 🙌 Thanks for sharing this epic route!

[@chrisdtgordon5331]

Thanks for sharing the course with us, Anna! I am three weeks from qualifying for my trip to Boston.

[@richsullivan1950]

Brilliant idea! Well done Sarah

[@jamesdrury6627]

My ambition is to get a BQ over the next few years. My current PB (set at Manchester last week end) is 7 1/2 minutes outside. Close enough to dream but still tough to get 🤞 Love the video Sarah 👍

[@revenantel]

Well done Sarah, great Job. I have not run a marathon yet but definetly will. And one day maybe chasing that BQ.

[@richardclayton9833]

Great video, I ran on the Monday and missed most of the landmarks you pointed out, probably because of the awful rain we had, so it was great to watch this and realise why the newton hills broke me, a bit disappointed with my time of 3:48 but I did Boston ✅

[@jzzsxm]

Sarah! I love watching your videos and was visiting Boston on Sunday AND had a long run. Wish I'd known you were in town!

[@toddboucher3302]

Chasing at 61, my male time is3:50:00 but need about 6 minutes faster. My plan is this year. I’m coming off trail running just for this one accomplishment to get a BQ

[@johncooper6413]

I did it in the centenary year, 1996, when qualifying times were suspended and it was first come first served! Managed 3.43.41. (Aged 50.)

[@linab.6586]

Great run Sarah ! Nice to see the route without the crowds. Why are the girls holding up strange signs at the wall of screams ? Are you going to make a video about Marathon Day and maybe about Kipchoge's performance ? Or maybe a podcast (loooove your podcasts).

[@curtiswood8010]

Nice work Sarah! Great content! Chasing BQ time, but definitely wont be sub 3hrs this year, always more work to be done.

[@brenk7764]

You did wicked good Sarah! Congrats on being (technically) first 🏃‍♀️🥇

[@YuennyLam]

I would love o run this one day, but being such a slow runner, I don't think I will ever be fast enough. I'll focus on running my first ever marathon first. Thanks for the entertaining video!

[@rjsieboldtable]

I live at mile 23 and for my marathon training I run out to Wellesley and Back. So luckily for me I get to experience all the hills that normally would be downhill.

[@ii5139]

AMAZING!!! 💙💙💙 I ran my first full Marathon last sunday, even though Half-Marathon distance is already... "routine" for me, I was exhausted at 18k already. And after 23k I thought I might die. xD I really wasn't in my best shape that day. The weather also was warmer than expected and I was still in my period-week (+Endometriosis, sometimes it felt like my lower body would just fall off at some point) It all got better at 38K - somehow it even made me cry when I ran past 40. Seeing that sign and running past it made me so emotional somehow. And EVEN though I thought earlier that I would never do this again - now I somehow can't wait to do this again!

[@alanridout]

I ran Boston on Monday, and the course beat me up. My quads have never hurt this much after a race. The most amazing experience though!

[@kevinporter7752]

Lived in Boston for years. Trained on the course, even ran the whole course. I've never BQ'd but plan on trying this year at 65 years of age.

[@runningchannel]

Best of luck!

[@mp3311]

You are such an inspiration, Sarah! Thanks for everything you do!

[@Chris_Baily]

Well done Sarah, I got my BQ at London last year and ran Boston on Monday. I got a PB, and a Wellesley kiss 😀, but boy was it wet (the weather, not the kiss!). I love the TRC channel and pod. I wish id known yiu were in Boston as it would have been cool to say hi.

[@keithfalconer2870]

Ran only my second ever Marathon at Manchester last week and although I am fast approaching my 59 th birthday would love to run Boston but mu pb 12 H3 . 54m so hey Loved the video Sarah

[@danjonesguitarist]

That was great fun - thank you! I have a BQ time - I'm in my early 50s and got 3.21 in Edinburgh last year. I'm unsure if I'll ever get there to do it though! I live in South West France now and on Saturday I'm running my first ever 'festive marathon' - the Marathon des Vins de Blaye. These are bonkers. You run through chateaux (no fewer than 30 at Blaye!) and are offered wine and fine food. Loads of people go in fancy dress too. I'm staying off the wine and just wearing the regular shorts and vest... If you guys ever want to run one, let me know! A group of my French pals and I will welcome you. Thanks for the videos!

[@jessicaberens5099]

Well done. I was there to cheer on my sister. Just wanted to mention that the 4 sort of light towers behind you at the end in the right side of the video are part of the Boston Marathon Memorial

[@paulblunt1319]

I ran that exact time the next day. Second marathon ever, the first was 17 years ago. Got a charity spot through my employer 10 weeks before race day. What an experience!

[@aaronhyman1977]

Just got a BQ at Hamburg. Had Covid in the lead-up so didn't have a tune-up race to pace off of. Ended up running much faster than expected 3:00:13, which I hope is good enough for M 35-39!

[@bandman7600]

I JUST completed my first marathon on Saturday in Nashville! It was such an amazing experience and I don't think I'll ever look at a 5k the same! I did not do nearly as much training as I wanted, but I already have another marathon on the books and another chance to PB!

[@TheDangerousKid]

You got so much better weather for it 😂 I got a chance to be in Boston prior to running it so went out for a long run and ran to heartbreak hill and thought ok that wasn’t too bad. It was a lot worse 18-19 miles in!!!! Nice video!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks! Yes I lucked out with the weather.

[@simongardner2066]

I did Boston in 2018 , loved the city and course but the weather completely broke me. Agree it’s a runners badge of honour to BQ and run it.

[@alexb1084]

‘….yeah, that’s sick’ was the perfect exhausted response after you’d been talking all the way up heartbreak hill 😂 👏🏻

[@justinnevins107]

I've got my BQ race on June 4th (need a 3:35 M56). I'm running around 3:23-3:28 estimate at the moment, but anything can happen on race day, so I have a backup race planned for September. I do plan to run Boston in 2024, not just get my BQ.

[@ismaelsaenz3914]

Congrats, Sarah 🎉 Hope the heartbreak hill didn't break you too bad. i myself have finally crossed my 18 mile barrier on may 27th of this year 20 miles in 2 hours 50 minutes and 48 seconds.

[@TheAnatous73]

What a great video! well done Sarah 👏

[@kevinodonovan1593]

Doing Local Cork City marathon in about 6 weeks, hopefully will take a bit off last year's time but big one for me this year is Chicago, and I'm aiming for a Boston qualifying time there, sub 3:20 for my age group. Was 5 mins off it in Dublin last year so not too far away

[@TheMilesGorfy]

Sarah, you do some very cool stuff, well done making the channel what it is and giving yourself these opportunities.

[@TexKP]

Welcome to the states! I thought I needed to visit London to see you on the trails.

[@kathrynflannery2889]

I am so impressed you can talk while running all that way.

[@mundea]

New channel branding, you love to see it! :)

[@Bwebber99]

Thanks for the video, wow running it yourself lucky some people came to join you for a chat. Impressively quick time.

[@abqp7158]

Well done Sarah, hard to do a virtual marathon even with backup and a little bit of company. You will definitely smash a BQ one day so now you know the course. Doing London Marathon tomorrow, my B Goal is BQ = London Good for age.

[@peakseamus]

Fabulous, well done 👏 Serious day at work there.

[@runningchannel]

Just another day at the office 😳

[@iamsillycaitlin]

You are running so close to my office building at 7:35 ! I hope you enjoyed your time in Boston.

[@garyflynn3762]

Well done Sarah!!! Great run !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@runningoneddie]

Thanks for the tour of the Boston Marathon course Sarah. Pretty amazing to knock that out solo and sort of on a whim. Hope to make it to that race some day but sadly my marathon times aren't that great -- more suited for shorter races. What's up with Rick these days?

[@IOERROR622]

Are you sure you didn't come in last for the 2022 Boston marathon? :)

[@runningchannel]

Ha!

[@jayantgehlot6717]

Are you sure you didn't just write 2023 as 2022?

[@michite7435]

My marathon time is 5:35.....Boston is only a dream for me. But who knows what the future holds ❤

[@emberchord]

Loving the rebranding so far.

[@runningchannel]

Thank you! :)

[@kylekermgard]

I've been using the deviate nitros the last few years. Great shoes

[@kushagrakumar1992]

I was just here...love your channel...

[@robertfarris7375]

Sarah living her best life! Who gets the opportunity to run such iconic marathons and get paid? 3:30 is within your reach so go for it.

[@runningchannel]

Best job ever :)

[@reecewatson2678]

Ive been waiting for this since the podcast

[@lornamc5928]

What a great video and great time!! I am doing my first marathon..the Yorkshire Marathon in October…do you also do strength training to help your running?

[@robonixon83]

Chasing my BQ now. Hoping to hit sub 3:10 this year. Fingers crossed :)

[@christinedurand9080]

I love this!!! 🥳🥳🥳. Very inspiring! 👊🏻👏🏻👌🏻

[@jassaljs]

This is so nice!! Are you not doing the London Marathon?

[@adamjohnson5285]

Nate (as in the shortened version of Nathan) - ick (Natick, Mass)

[@stewartbransom9666]

Not chasing a marathon pb but I am after a half pb which would be under 1:57 hopefully it will be the Worcester half in 4 weeks ish

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Well done , 26.2 for the love of it and to share with us.

[@tomascanevaro4292]

I'm 28 looking to run my first marathon this year in under 4 hours. I would say BQ time is way out of reach for me :D Maybe some years down the line, when i'm more trained and the BQ for my age category is more accesible.

[@davesharratt917]

I don't plan to run boston but I am certainly motivated to chase that BQ

[@pballfin]

My wife got her BQ and I am super excited to be her support staff next year!

[@runningchannel]

Congrats!

[@munarong]

😃 Love the video! Thank you. 👍

[@kostaskampakis8913]

If you are looking for iconic finishing lines, you should do the Athens Marathon in November. It doesn't get any more iconic in terms of route than that. It's in the name. You start from Marathon and finish inside the stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held.

[@runningchannel]

Amazing! This has to be added to our list.

[@nathalieasselin2251]

I’m sure you’ll get to run it with the crowd in just a little while 🎉. Thanks for showing us..

[@Sophie-sj7oe]

Please please please do longer podcasts ❤❤❤

[@philhooper1540]

Love the fresh rebranding

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Phil!

[@nikolaivonhoffmann6248]

I definitely want to run this race! But for me, I need to do a sub 3h10 before, so I still need to work… but I’m getting there!

[@os2171]

Oh Sarah, beautiful Sarah. I’m your biggest fan. Cheers from Bogotá, Colombia. Consider running the half marathon here!