My Bucket List / Fitness Goals / Complete The World Marathon Majors
Boston Marathon
Still to do
What it is
The world’s oldest annual marathon, first run in 1897. The point-to-point course runs from Hopkinton into Boston and finishes on Boylston Street.
How to do it
Most runners need a qualifying time for their age group, and even then the cut-off is usually faster than the published standard. Charity places are the other way in.
Top tip
The early downhill miles wreck your quads before the Newton hills, which end with Heartbreak Hill around mile 20.
Why it’s on my list
Not done yet. If you’ve done it and have tips, tell me about it.