Countdown to Boston is 3 days. All systems go. Weather forecast looking good! 50's with a tail wind (nice). Hoping to have bro take the kids to watch in Framingham and Newton Firehouse. Finish Line? Dunno.
Runners will be released in 3 waves this year. The 3rd wave is scheduled to go at 10:40. Bandits will follow. Around 10:50?
Optimistically hoping for a 4:15 finish; a 9:45/mile pace.
Here's my itinerary. If all goes well ...
Framingham.............mile 6.....around 11:45
Natick.......................mile 10...around 12:25
Wellesley College....mile 12...around 12:45
Newton Firehouse....mile 17...around 1:30
Then the hills begin and who knows what'll happen. Last year I faded badly after 17. Theoretically ..
Boston College.......mile 21...around 2:15
Cleveland Circle.....mile 22...around 2:25
If I make it this far, I am gonna finish!
Copley - Finish......mile 26...around 3:05
We'll see. I make no promises!
Here's a Course Description
http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-marathon-route.html
