My Boston Marathon UK 2022

Could I achieve my goal and break the 3 hour 45 minute barrier? The last marathon I ran was The London Marathon on 3rd October 2021 when I ran just under the sub 4 hours barrier in a time of 3.58.10. The fastest Marathon I ever did was my first one recording 3 hours 24 minutes but that was over 40 years ago when I was a young lad of 24. So at 64 years of age would it be possible for me to break the 3.45 mark. I had a very poor January and February due to injury only running 73 & 80 miles total in those months so there was a major doubt that I would even be fit enough to take on the Boston Marathon. However March proved to be an excellent month of training where I managed to run 225 miles for the month. The past 7 weeks have been good so my expectations certainly improved that maybe I could just do it.
Please watch the video to see if I could achieve my goal and I would appreciate a like and comment and also think about subscribing to the channel - thanks.
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[@kingy1204]

excellent stuff mate. Possibly going to do Boston 24 for my first marathon so I have stumbled across your video. To do sub 3:45 in your 60s is some achievement mate, kudos!

[@samsonslaphead1]

Thanks Kingy, I was really over the moon with my time at Boston UK. I actually got a QT for Boston Marathon in USA which I did in April this year. I might do Boston Marathon UK again in 24 too. Thanks for watching the video 👍

[@doingmybest6438]

Absolutely superb effort.

[@samsonslaphead1]

Thanks so much I really appreciate your comments & thanks for watching 👍

[@saidneill1731]

🎉🎉 well done 👍🏼 great video to inspire me thank you

[@samsonslaphead1]

Thanks so much, are you doing it this year?

[@saidneill1731]

@@samsonslaphead1 yes just booked my place, & got new pair of Soucony speed3 . 28th April 2024. Will aim for around 3hrs 45ish.

[@samsonslaphead1]

Good Luck & let me know how you get on

[@saidneill1731]

Hi, do they have gels at the water stations? Are they every 5 miles. & is there a bag drop off in the market square or the park near the start? I'll be taking some gels but good to know more info ahead of the day. I'll probably park car at cinema carpark short walk. Thanks 😊👍🏼

[@samsonslaphead1]

I took my own gels so not sure . I know the water stations were pretty frequent but unsure of the distance between each sorry. Yes when I did it there was bag drop in the Park. Good Luck. Im doing the 10K this year.

[@runningwoman7207]

Awesome running! Congratulations! Great job!

[@samsonslaphead1]

Thanks RunningWoman I really enjoyed it!

[@tom_new]

Well done Kev, awesome run and time, so pleased you did it. Looks a very scenic one to run on quiet lanes with good weather and great support at the finish too. Enjoyed the video, thought you got the updates just right through the run, and seeing you overtake people built the anticipation of whether you could keep going to that great time.

[@samsonslaphead1]

Cheers Tom I was more prepared for this marathon than I was London. I think I got my pacing just right. My mile splits were pretty constant until the last 4 miles. Really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for your great comments ,& observations mate, really appreciate it 👍👏

[@sigmatau8231]

wow well done... incredible, just amazing!

[@samsonslaphead1]

Thank you Sigma Tau for your inspirational comments. Glad you enjoyed the video & hope you can subscribe to the channel to follow my running journey 👍

[@jasonlee3247]

Are you back next month?

[@samsonslaphead1]

Jason I'm running the Boston Marathon in USA . I got my qualification time from this run at Boston UK so not doing it this year.