Hosted by the B.A.A. and in cooperation with adidas and Marathon Sports, race officials, staff and experts will get you ready to run your best Boston Marathon.
Two clinics will be offered prior to the 2012 Boston Marathon, and both will be held at the Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center (formerly the John Hancock Hotel and Conference Center). The Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center is conveniently located in Boston's Back Bay at the corner of Stuart Street and Trinity Place across from the John Hancock Tower and adjacent to the MBTA's Back Bay Station.
Designed to help you train to run your best race, the clinics are free and open to officially registered athletes in the 2012 Boston Marathon and their guests.
Space is limited. Interested runners are encouraged to rsvp early at train@baa.org. Each clinic offers professional guidance on an array of topics. You may attend one or both of these clinics.
Boston Marathon Training Clinic - March
Monday, March 26
RSVP: train@baa.org
Location: Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center (formerly John Hancock Conference Center)
Time: Registration and reception beginning at 5:30 p.m.; presentation at 6:15 p.m. and lasting one hour.
Topics (presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.):
- Diet and Nutrition
- Apparel selection
- Countdown to Patriots' Day
- Race Day insight and tips
- Course Preview
Boston Marathon Training Clinic - February
Monday, February 27
RSVP: train@baa.org
Location: Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center (formerly John Hancock Conference Center)
Time: Registration and reception beginning at 5:30 p.m.; presentation at 6:15 p.m. and lasting one hour.
Topics (presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.):
- What’s Your Training Plan?
- Stick with what is working or try something new?
- It all depends on your goal!
- Footwear, Gait Analysis, and Selection
- Injury Prevention and Management
Format For Both Clinics:
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Clinic registration and official Boston Marathon adidas apparel, including the new Qualifier Line, and a full line of adidas footwear. Marathon Sports will be present to assist with your selection of footwear and apparel, if necessary. Interact with B.A.A. and adidas staff, officials and experts before the clinic begins.
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Presentation – each clinic concentrates on various topics and will feature experts in their field.
7:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Get your individual questions answered by B.A.A. experts.
Boston Marathon merchandise shopping continues at Marathon Sports. (671 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116).
As part of your attendance, you will be eligible to receive raffle prizes which will be distributed at the conclusion of each clinic.
For our planning purposes please let us know if you intend to come by sending an e-mail to train@baa.org.
Guests of entrants are welcome. Call 617-778-1631 with questions.
Parking is available at the Garage@100 Clarendon