Summary: Last chance BQ tips September is almost here! That means that the Boston Marathon registration is almost here. The next few weeks will be the ‘last chance’ for anyone to qualify for Boston. As a result, there are many athletes around the USA and world gearing up for these last chance races. We have seen great success and great disappointment around the years. Here is what you need to know going into this weekend -Will Boston be around next year to qualify for? How do you deal with the pressure of putting all your eggs in one basket for race day? Most people will sneak in with their qualifying time: what sort of times will be accepted to Boston? When can someone get excited when they cross the finish line and qualify. How will they know if they got in or not? How should they define success this weekend? What about the weather: how will that play a role? Should the athlete consider dropping out if they fall off pace? How should you pace yourself if you are going after a BQ time? Any last min advice?
