BQ marathon during an ironman

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » BQ marathon during an ironman Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2014-10-24 9:25 PM

Member
44
25
Subject: BQ marathon during an ironman
I read this article today
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/Philly-spin-instructor...

Although the headline is misleading, it made me wonder how often do people competing in a full qualify for The Boston Marathon?

2014-10-24 9:47 PM
in reply to: LG4ME

User image

Subject: RE: BQ marathon during an ironman

Originally posted by LG4ME I read this article today http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/Philly-spin-instructor... Although the headline is misleading, it made me wonder how often do people competing in a full qualify for The Boston Marathon?

The run course needs to be USATF certified in order for you to qualify for Boston during an IM run.  I'm not sure how many other IMs have their run course certified besides Kona...but I don't think there are that many.  Of course at Kona, you have the pointy end there, so it's happens quite a bit.  Now if you're simply asking how often does someone run a "BQ time" during an IM (not officially qualify)...then it's probably a handful.  You can just look back at any IM race result and figure it out pretty quickly.

2014-10-24 9:57 PM
in reply to: LG4ME

User image

Extreme Veteran
875
500100100100252525
Issaquah
Subject: RE: BQ marathon during an ironman
The timing company that does the IM events (including Kona) posted this to ST after the race earlier this month.

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/forum/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Fo...

Only ~13% of Kona competitors qualified, you can expect that the other IMs (with a lower caliber of competitors overall) will have a much lower qualifying percentage.
2014-10-24 11:48 PM
in reply to: Jason N

User image

Regular
606
500100
Portland, Oregon
Subject: RE: BQ marathon during an ironman
Only Kona and Louisville: http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/searchResults.asp?embed=...

Of course, if someone gets a BQ time at a non-USATF certified ironman, then they would no no trouble squeezing in a BQ marathon sometime through the rest of their year.
2014-10-25 1:33 PM
in reply to: LG4ME

User image


928
50010010010010025
Subject: RE: BQ marathon during an ironman
Originally posted by LG4ME

I read this article today
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/Philly-spin-instructor...


that's a great story- thanks!
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » BQ marathon during an ironman Rss Feed  
RELATED POSTS

"B" race strategy during BQ marathon training

Started by swishyskirt
Views: 1379 Posts: 5

2012-12-22 2:57 PM natethomas2000

Half Marathon during Marathon training question!

Started by ingleshteechur
Views: 1135 Posts: 9

2012-01-13 6:26 AM natethomas2000

How I ran/walked my way to a BQ marathon on Sunday Pages: 1 2

Started by Borden
Views: 3750 Posts: 31

2012-01-12 3:13 PM eliwashere

Late Summer or Early Fall Marathons to BQ

Started by natethomas2000
Views: 2554 Posts: 7

2011-03-25 9:17 AM Scout7

Eating during 1/2 Ironman

Started by textri
Views: 2619 Posts: 14

2007-04-27 12:28 PM Donto
RELATED ARTICLES
May 2010 Nutrition Chat with Coach Marni Rakes
date : June 29, 2010
author : mrakes1
comments : 0
Discussions on losing weight during half Ironman training, high sugar fruits to avoid, and the Paleo diet.
 
Member Question: Cramping During the Half Ironman Run
date : November 23, 2009
author : mikericci
comments : 0
At the midpoint of the run I felt my calves start to cramp. How do I improve my cramping resistance and are there any extra training or exercise for me to improve on?
Member Question: Marathon Training as a Complement to Ironman Training
date : October 13, 2009
comments : 0
I signed up for Ironman Frankfurt, next year July - and I am very excited about it. I originally planned to run my first Marathon in the middle of September, but am not sure if this is wise.
 
Member Question: First Ironman after Marathon?
date : September 24, 2008
author : Amy Kuitse
comments : 0
I am running Boston in April and Ironman Lake Placid is in July. I have been told that it is ambitious to think about doing an IM so close to a marathon due to the recovery time. Any suggestions?
This is, after all, Ironman.
date : January 10, 2005
author : ewkfit
comments : 0
My training was taking off. I had never felt stronger. I was making bigger strides than I ever had. I was stronger and faster than I had imagined myself ever being.
 
Hungry and in Pursuit...Once Again
date : December 27, 2004
author : trilover
comments : 0
Interview with three-time Ironman World Champion Peter Reid
ITU Pro Natasha Filliol's First IM - Ironman Florida
date : November 14, 2004
author : czone
comments : 0
At one of my last swim sessions the week of my first Ironman, one of my training partners told me how she was envious..."your first Ironman is fun, you have no pressure and no expectations!"
 
Ironman Hawaii Race Report - Saturday 10/16/04
date : October 24, 2004
author : BrianPBN
comments : 0
I can't say it enough, the feeling of treading water for that final minute, helicopters over head, Mike Riley's Iron-voice over the P.A. - just awesome. I cannot believe I'm here!