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How I "Unqualified" from the Boston Marathon
"I Unqualified from the Boston Marathon"
How my Boston marathon qualifying time didn’t actually get me into the race.
At the time of the finish, I punched my ticket to the 2026 Boston Marathon. Little did I know, standards would be changing and the Boston Athletic Association threw a wrench into the equation.
In this video, I share the unexpected story of how I *unqualified* from the Boston Marathon, a journey full of highs, lows, and valuable lessons. From the thrill of qualifying to the shocking setback that cost me my place, I dive into the details of what went wrong and how I’ve learned to bounce back. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, training for your first marathon, or simply curious about the challenges elite runners face, this video offers insights into perseverance, handling disappointment, and staying motivated when things don’t go as planned.
If you're interested in marathon training tips, running motivation, or the Boston Marathon qualification process, this story will inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter the setbacks.
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00:00 Introduction
00:17 Nebo Marathon Prep
01:10 Things go south
04:41 Halfway through the Race
08:01 Unqualifying
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  • @mikebyakuya888
    @mikebyakuya888 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Put in km man idiot

  • @CristianOjeda-gn7qt
    @CristianOjeda-gn7qt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    70x200 meter repeats at 400 pace. 1 min rest. Nah im judt joking but you should try that workout. 👍🏽🫠

  • @CristianOjeda-gn7qt
    @CristianOjeda-gn7qt 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Man i have a friend that is faster then me because of his genetics and hes a year older then me. So im gonna try to outrain him because hes real cocky and annoying.

  • @CristianOjeda-gn7qt
    @CristianOjeda-gn7qt 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That easy and tempo pace seem a bit fast. I ran a sub 17 5k and my tempo is only around 6:00, Maybe the tempo should be around 6:15 and easy should be from 7:30-8:30.

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Easy is really any pace that’s conversational so in hindsight, I probably shouldn’t have given it a range. 6-6:15 is a pretty solid range for tempo. Everyone is a bit different: an 800m runner moving up to 5k will likely have different strengths than a marathoner moving down to a 5k.

  • @nadimshehzad8049
    @nadimshehzad8049 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, I am from India. Thanks for such a interesting Videos with amazing information... My question is related to Half Marathon, I am targeting 1.30 to 1.35 for my Next Half Marathon which is in Last Week of Feb 2025. My PB is 1.41.40 (Half Marathon - Oct 2024). Please reply whenever you get time.. Thanks

  • @choochootrainize
    @choochootrainize 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    3:41 is my PR and my goal is to hit under 3:30 this spring!

  • @Combowombo1000
    @Combowombo1000 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    At the start of my xc season I had a 7:11 mile and last time I ran a 1 mile I got 6:24 so I think I can break 6 sometime soon

  • @hemantbhandari9488
    @hemantbhandari9488 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am actually training for sub 1 hour 45 min half marathon and the pace and training looks very similar just distance is long. I do my interval training with 1 min fast at 4:00-4:30 min/km and 1 min cool down between 5:30-6:30 min/km doing total of 10 round of each. Easy runs (I set heart rate as a parameter using my smart watch) I do 15km at 5:35 min/km pace keeping heart rate between 124-156. Threshold I do at 5:05-5:15 min/km Long runs on Sunday.

  • @TargetingPod
    @TargetingPod 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hit a 8:30 PR today. Friends run 7 flat for multiple miles. Slowly getting better every day

  • @callmeSteve19
    @callmeSteve19 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've watched alot of running videos ... And i found this to be the best overall

  • @keshavbeetun4812
    @keshavbeetun4812 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my PB is 58:29 , aiming sub 55 next month before tackling sub 50

  • @BG62871
    @BG62871 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just ran my first half marathon and my time was 2:00:09 😢 I was so pissed at myself when I learned that sub 2h half marathon is a thing…

  • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
    @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

    #fallrunning #trailrunning

  • @sweetsiblingskitchen
    @sweetsiblingskitchen หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crunch crunch

  • @ValorousCart
    @ValorousCart หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so happy because 2 weeks ago my mile pr was 6:33 and in competition for a 2 mile run at mile marker I was always at 6:45 but on Friday 2 days ago at mile marker i was at 6:33 and got a 13:53 old pr was 14:19 on

  • @MyaPeachey-q1e
    @MyaPeachey-q1e หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have never heard of the last one but I do the other ones. I’m also a runner with a goal to beat the world record of a 4 minute mile!

  • @mattilynbryant1351
    @mattilynbryant1351 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just ran my first sub 7. Breaking minute markers is addictive and now I want to break 6 someday.

  • @niconeumann3520
    @niconeumann3520 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EXACTLY the video i missed. Bonked pretty hard on my last marathon but somehow finished it under the cut-off-time. Now, with this information and more mileage it is going to be sub4. Thank you for that fantastic video!

  • @francismitchell9226
    @francismitchell9226 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So in April I hope to do first half marathon. Im running 5k most weeks so in last 6 months I ran about 20 parkruns. I'm at 26 mins for 5k. I ran a 10k In 57 mins. I run 3 or 4 times a week and I hope to do a long run 16k to 18k on Sundays. Anything else I need to do.

  • @edwin5419
    @edwin5419 หลายเดือนก่อน

    12 to 18 weeks of 40 miles per week. Imagine doing 100-110 miles per week for that long and still only having a PR of 4:49 after 15 marathons. Guess it's just a crappy hand.

  • @doykayrikebaby
    @doykayrikebaby หลายเดือนก่อน

    22:55 as a sophomore i’m cooked

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay consistent, keep focusing on building brick by brick. You’ll get there 👍👍

  • @sullivanmariwajr5805
    @sullivanmariwajr5805 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long should my easy runs go? 10km or 15km?

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Between both of those distances, and depending how many runs per week you’re doing, 5k to 13k is probably good for midweek runs. Build up to 15k+ as a long run

  • @sCuFfEdDoG0.0
    @sCuFfEdDoG0.0 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I run a 22:00 min 5k but I wanna crack to 18 overtime, I tried to get better but nothings working..

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely work on building up base/easy miles. Spend some time doing threshold workouts and workouts just faster than goal 5k pace. I have some extra helps in my free group that may be of help: www.skool.com/running-secrets-5014

  • @vayfn
    @vayfn หลายเดือนก่อน

    my 5k pr is currently 20.01 and i did that about a month ago @ 15

  • @BallsackAttack-ku5xl
    @BallsackAttack-ku5xl หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just ran 20:50 at 14 years old. This is my first xc season

  • @RunwithRein
    @RunwithRein หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:50 3 years ago. i want to break it this time

  • @brandenferg
    @brandenferg หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a 14 year old, my 5k right now is 20:20 and I’m trying to get it down to 18’s by next season. Any tips?

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stay consistent, stay patient. Run track in the spring. Lots of easy miles in the summer.

    • @brandenferg
      @brandenferg หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CoachJasonatRunningSecrets I just ran I meet and got 18:50 😁

  • @Thebus1
    @Thebus1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just broke 20 and now turning to this video

  • @MissWhoreMKW
    @MissWhoreMKW หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have done 1:32 for a half marathon. But for my 2 marathons I got 3:54 and 4:18. I crushed badly after mile 22. I jump to 20-22 min per mile hehe. I will attempt to follow your instructions and hopefully I come back with an update. This is the first video that has popped up where the person does not tell me how he is a certified influencer. Thank you in advance ^^ October 7th, 2024.

  • @parcerito9817
    @parcerito9817 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've started I guess "serious" running again. I was able to run 1/2 at 2.00.12 so that last 6km where easy 5.20 min pace. I was able to run 10k in 39.45 min, 1/2 in 1h 34min and a 1/1 in 3h 29min when I was 20. But now I'm 53y old, so I have no idea what would be a realistic goal in my age, running around 25km a week. Greetings from Finland.

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! 😁 I bet with some consistent weeks and months of training, you could surprise yourself with a great time.

  • @michaeltucker4803
    @michaeltucker4803 หลายเดือนก่อน

    17:04 at the age of 40 but now i'm 63

  • @nr.shasofia8705
    @nr.shasofia8705 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My first marathon 4:18 ..6.05/km ..05 may this year ..n this nov ..i have run my second marathon ..i want to target sub 3:45 ..

  • @ephemeral9712
    @ephemeral9712 หลายเดือนก่อน

    train like you race and race like you train ncie quotea

  • @whenwe9168
    @whenwe9168 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3h56 is my best

  • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
    @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

    Join my FREE Online Running Community while the price is still 0: www.skool.com/running-secrets-5014

  • @linusroren3148
    @linusroren3148 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did 3:42 in oslo ( hilly )21. september. Do you think 3:30 in frankfurt (flat )27. oktober is the correct goal?

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! Quite possibly. Depends how your build-up has been. I think if you could do a 3:42 on hilly terrain and feel relatively good, you could probably go 3:37 or faster on a flat course.

  • @macsmachine
    @macsmachine หลายเดือนก่อน

    My wife is a kidney stone factory and over the years and my non-medical observation is that high stress really brings them on. For her, It’s holidays. Thanksgiving/Christmas especially. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bless her! They are no fun, that's for sure. Thanks for watching :)

  • @saradenault1553
    @saradenault1553 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi thank you for the video. In terms of progression for tempo runs. Let’s say a pace of 8:25 during a 20 minute tempo run becomes “easy”. Is it better to decrease pace time to 8:15 for 20 minutes or keep the 8:25 pace and increase the duration of the tempo run to 30 minutes? Thanks

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good question! For the 10k, I would focus on increasing time first, then increase speed. Like you said, if 20 minutes at the goal pace feels easy, add some more time to it at the end, ie) 25 minutes or 30 minutes. For the 10k distance, that's probably sufficient time to tempo. Any other distance, I would say keep the pace the same and just keep adding time. Thanks for watching!

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets หลายเดือนก่อน

      PS- I'm going to address this more in my online running community. :) You can join it here if you'd like www.skool.com/running-secrets-5014

  • @Amtcboy
    @Amtcboy หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long or how far are the easy runs?

  • @gumsicle3001
    @gumsicle3001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So far this cross country season, as a freshman I made it from 24:00 to 20:11. I hope to get 18:00 flat by sophomore year to start varsity.

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome! You’ll get there. Stay consistent and focused and you can do it

    • @gumsicle3001
      @gumsicle3001 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CoachJasonatRunningSecrets Thanks! I went from one of the slowest to 3rd fastest freshman on the team currently. Hope to be varsity next year.

  • @tyhouston2750
    @tyhouston2750 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Coach. I disrespect all your negative critics. 😂

  • @Negative0ne
    @Negative0ne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, what a good video. Right to the point and super informative. Thanks a bunch!

  • @davidsalinas1628
    @davidsalinas1628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello great video. I just got back into running after having been off for 2 years due to Hip issues. Not 100% but working on it. I am actually shooting for a Sub 3Hr at the 2025 Berlin Marathon, but at my age 56 and with my hip issue, it seems like that might be out of reach. So, I am shooting for another sub 3:30 with a year to train. I have run 7 Marathons since 2011 in which I finished (3:27:46) no plan I just ran and ran. My PR Came at the 2018 Illinois Marathon in Champaine IL. (3:22:32) again no training plan. That run Qualified me for the 2019 Boston (4:15:02) and 2019 Chicago (3:30:28) Marathons. I have never used a training plan I just ran. I am hoping with a plan it will help get me back to being able to Run a Marathon. Did a 5K this month at 7:43 mi/min pace. How will I know when to Start a training Plan 12 Weeks or 18 weeks out?

  • @qigong1001
    @qigong1001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You really need to address the kidney stones. Marathon runners get them more frequently due to electrolyte imbalances, kidney issues, leaching calcium due to acidic blood. I know you already know this. Maybe even parathyroid issues. Get it tested. Wouldn’t hurt to consult with medical specialists that deal with extreme athletics. Do this before you damage your kidneys. Even if it’s a familial pattern, you need to find a way to manage this.

  • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
    @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Join my free online running community - get training plans, running guides, online group workshops, deals on running gear, and more. www.skool.com/running-secrets-5014

  • @Goms1977
    @Goms1977 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like you were pretty dehydrated and maybe under fueled. If you always have to stop to pee you need a lot more sodium to retain the water instead of passing it. Also how many carbs per hour did you take in?

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh for sure, definitely dehydrated. That was my first issue. Historically I have taken caffeine when I run, which acts like a diuretic, but I’ve cut back on that. Carbs per hour is around 45-50 depending how I’m feeling.

  • @WhiskyMystery
    @WhiskyMystery 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The reality is that the cutoff would likely be under 3:01 anyway. Great time either way

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ll be curious with the change now what the cutoff will be. 👀

    • @WhiskyMystery
      @WhiskyMystery 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CoachJasonatRunningSecrets yeah in theory the cut off is the same and they just adjusted the times to me more inline.

  • @oatletacompleto1
    @oatletacompleto1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome vid, thank you!!

  • @Ulyeney
    @Ulyeney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, keep going! Your story is inspiring. I haven't done a road marathon yet and likely won't until I can get under 3:30, which is likely a year or two away.

  • @ThatcherOlson
    @ThatcherOlson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You 100% have a 2:50 at least in you. Add in some more miles with speedwork and you should qualify for Boston with ease.

    • @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets
      @CoachJasonatRunningSecrets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s the plan! I kind of had this “aha” that upping mileage will be a key part of it