12 April 2011

Follow Me at the Boston Marathon

I'll be participating in my first Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18. (Read my qualifying race report.)

The race begins at 10:00am Eastern. I'm in Wave 1/Corral 2, which means that I should begin shortly after 10:00am.


MY BOSTON GOALS

I'll be treating my first Boston as a tourist. I'm carrying my camera and will attempt to take a photo of every square inch of the course.

I won't let time, pace, weather, sore legs, or a tired Achilles play even the smallest part in how much I enjoy these 26.2 miles. Every step will be a reminder of how grateful I am that I have the ability and means to participate in this prestigious event.


WATCH THE RACE LIVE ONLINE

Live online streaming will be broadcast at www.universalsports.com.

Live web coverage is at www.baa.org.


FOLLOW ME LIVE

During the race, I'll be broadcasting my current location live at http://runkeeper.com/user/ikeeprunning. (I love my iPhone.)

When I begin, you'll see a blinking red dot under my profile photo. Click on the dot to go to my live feed. From there you can watch my live stats and play around with the map view.


TEXT/EMAIL ALERTS

For text message alerts, simply text the word RUNNER to 345678 using your US mobile phone.
You will then receive an sms text response with instructions on how to submit a runner’s bib number.

My bib# is 1252.

For email alerts, visit this page for instructions on how to set up email alerts. (You'll need to create a free account.)

You will receive four text/email updates during the race.
10k
Half-Marathon
30k
Finish


Boston here I come!

Scott

18 comments:

  1. Robin4/12/11, 9:50 AM

    I think that's a great race plan! That's how I'd run it too...have a great time and enjoy the experience, can't wait to hear all about it.

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  2. Jenna4/12/11, 9:58 AM

    Congratulations on qualifying (& registering in time to actually get to go)Enjoy!

    When my husband ran last year, I was hoping the texts would let me know how he was doing. Unfortunately, the system did not work. Still a GREAt experience. The food in Boston is the best.

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  3. Scott McMurtrey4/12/11, 10:01 AM

    Good to know about the texts, Jenna. Thanks.

    Too bad Scott missed out on the registration rush this year. :( But I'm sure he'll be back someday.

    Definitely looking forward to the food. I love food. :)

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  4. Evolving Through Running4/12/11, 10:09 AM

    I'll definitely be following. I hope all the technology works - seems like a cool way to keep track of the runners. Best of luck with the race. Looking forward to the pictures.

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  5. Mike4/12/11, 10:41 AM

    Have fun and enjoy all 26.2 miles! It will be interesting following your progress.
    ...Mike

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  6. Lisa Mae4/12/11, 11:38 AM

    woo-hoo! u will rock it...like always!

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  7. K4/12/11, 11:39 AM

    Remember to smile, smile, smile! And have the best time of your life!

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  8. Happy Feet 26.24/12/11, 12:25 PM

    So excited for you. It's truly an amazing experience. Most of the course is not very scenic but the history of the race and the knowledgeable Bostonians make it excellent. (they ALL know that a marathon is 26.2 miles - wow)

    Have fun and enjoy the moment.

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  9. Lori Lynn4/12/11, 12:46 PM

    I hope it goes well for you!!

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  10. HollyV4/12/11, 1:58 PM

    I will be following you and some others! Will you be uploading pics and video as you go too?? :)

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  11. Scott McMurtrey4/12/11, 2:39 PM

    Holly - I haven't decided about whether I'll upload photos as I go or not. Depends on if I'm going to use my phone as my camera or my camera as my camera. :)

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  12. One Runner's Heart4/12/11, 4:08 PM

    This is gonna be such an awesome trip! Megan and I will be the loudest cheerers there!!

    P.S. Technology is pretty awesome these days so that everyone can watch you (as a little dot) run through the streets of Boston. Very cool.

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  13. Melanie4/12/11, 4:19 PM

    Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. Denise4/13/11, 8:59 AM

    i have the same goals! but i have a feeling your taking it easy is a lot different than mine and you'll end up crushing it.

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  15. HollyV4/13/11, 10:18 AM

    Scott's idea of taking it easy is just running a 50k the day before the race. :P

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  16. Unknown4/16/11, 4:20 PM

    Hey dude... GOOD LUCK !!! Run like the wind and enjoy every minute of it.

    Ted

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  17. Annie4/18/11, 7:35 AM

    You are doing great! We're watching you from our breakfast table at the hotel. Five miles down...

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  18. Bruce4/25/11, 4:04 AM

    Hey Scott, Looks like you finished in reasonable time. Hope you had fun.

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