How to Finally Qualify for The Boston Marathon

For many runners, qualifying for Boston is a dream. So how, exactly, do you do it? What does it take and how long does it take to get faster in the marathon so you can achieve your dream goal? In this episode, we discuss… How to determine if you have the innate ability. What does it take and how long does it take to get faster in the marathon How much can we expect to improve from your first marathon in a quest to BQ Our best tips to finally qualifying. Whether you are dreaming of running it one day or if you run it every year, you'll learn some tips and tricks to get you to Hopkinton all the way to the finish on Boylston. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: LMNT When coaching endurance runners of all levels to be their best, I always emphasize the need for proper hydration with the right balance of electrolytes. Most athletes I've coached are surprised to learn that their sodium needs are actually much higher than they expected and it's been hurting their performance. Part of the reason athletes need much more sodium than they think is not just because they lose electrolytes through their sweat, but also because athletes tend to eat very healthy diets. They've been told that salt is a bad thing in food and frequently don't get enough for their lifestyle. Much of the science of sodium is based on people who eat highly processed diets which also are very low in potassium. It could actually be the low potassium levels causing the issues that sodium has been blamed for! What is clear is that both sodium and potassium at the proper levels are essential for high performance (and for life in general!). That's why we partnered with LMNT to offer a free sample pack of their electrolyte mix. Head to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect to get yours now. The Sample Pack includes 8 packets of LMNT (2 citrus, 2 raspberry, 2 orange, and 2 raw unflavored).