As someone who tried for nearly eight years before I finally ran a marathon fast enough to get into Boston, its clear to me that one crucial aspect of the Boston Marathon has been taken away here — the “journey” to qualify has lost a lot of its appeal. ...
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To score guaranteed entry into a major marathon, aim to hit these age group qualifying standards for races like Boston, New York City, Chicago, and London.