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Article: Data On Things Boston Qualifers Do Similarly

www.outsideonline.com Looking to Qualify for the Boston Marathon? Here’s What Strava Data Says About that Elusive BQ.

We looked at a ton of data from last year’s fall marathons to see what Boston Qualifier (BQ) runners did differently in training and racing

Looking to Qualify for the Boston Marathon? Here’s What Strava Data Says About that Elusive BQ.

"I]f you’re searching for an elusive BQ, here’s what the data show: slow your runs down, choose your course wisely, shoot for a negative split, and remember that practice makes perfect. It may take a couple of marathons to get it absolutely right, but that experience will be invaluable."

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