One down and FIVE to go…
But this has never been a goal of mine.
If, however, I had a free entry to any of the World Major Marathons, which one would I pick?
Hmmm.
While I’d love to visit Tokyo, it’s such a LONG flight.
And I’d also love to travel to Europe so maybe Berlin or London?
I’ve heard that Chicago is a great race (and it’s a short flight away).
The above marathons are lotteries so there would be a possibility of getting in.
So I would to choose Boston.
There is no lottery. You have to run a marathon qualifying time or BQ.
I would never to be fast enough nor do I plan to run many marathons.
It’s also drivable.
Happy Running! If you had a free entry to any of the World Major Marathons, which one would you pick? Have you run any yet? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).
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I agree, the flight to Tokyo is a little too long- it would be a stressful travel situation to run a race. I’ve already run New York and Chicago. I would also choose Boston. When I was younger I thought I would definitely qualify for Boston someday… now I’m not so sure about that (although never say never!)
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Never say never. You may.
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Boston is definitely a good choice! Totally agree with you about the flight to Japan – I’m not sure I could handle a flight that long.
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Too bad they don’t give out free entries.
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Tough choice! I think I’d want to do London or Berlin. Although traveling that far may make a long race like that more challenging!
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Both of those would be fun.
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Who knows, maybe you will qualify for Boston one day!
Moving up in the age group would make the BQ times more attainable.
There are not many fit ladies like you around!
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Ha ha. I doubt it because you have to qualify with a marathon. I don’t to run many or easy ones.
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I always wanted to run Boston but that ship has sailed. My body isn’t a fan of long distance road running anymore. Not sure how it will hold up for my half in June.
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I bet you could run 26.2 if you set your mind to it… but you’re doing great with your trail runs… Better to stay healthy and happy.
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I’m running my 10th Boston on Monday.
I hear Berlin is very flat, and it’s in Berlin!
I really have no urge to run the World Majors. I have a few friends who have done them all and several that are in pursuit.
I guess I’m lucky that I never caught that bug. Very expensive!
Andy
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I have a friend also who did them all. Not a goal of mine.
Good luck on Monday.
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While both Chicago and Boston are in the US (as well as New York, which I haven’t done either) I think I’d choose London simply for the opportunity to go to Europe. I haven’t been for a while.
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I heard that London is a great race.
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I think I would forever choose NYC. I just love it there the best
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You should do it then. I’ll cheer you on.
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Interesting question. I think I’d choose London because I’ve never been and would prefer going there over Tokyo or Berlin.
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I would mind running London either.
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Come to Chicago for the marathon!
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I’d have to get in.
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