Boston Marathon 2010 Facts and Predictions
114th Boston Marathon (BM)- the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon is happening tomorrow- April 19, 2010. Touted as the holy grail of marathon running, it is a dream of every serious runners. To qualify (Boston Qualifier, BQ) for the BM is no mean task. Unlike races in the Philippines which is scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, the BM is scheduled on a Monday in celebration of Patriots Day.
Some quick and interesting facts:
2:07:14 – BM men record set by Robert Cheruiyot, a Kenyan last 1996.
2:20:43 – BM women record by Margaret Okayo another Kenyan runner set on 2002.
5 – number of World Major Marathons. Boston Marathon is one. Others are London, Berlin, Chicago and New York City.
For more pictures of the elites both men and women, you can view the slideshow here presented by Saucony.
Top 10 Women Elites Running at BM
Name Qualifying Time Age Country
Erkesso, Teyba 2:23:53 27 Ethiopia
Genovese, Bruna 2:25:28 33 Italy
Grigoryeva, Lidiya 2:25:10 36 Russia
Jia, Chaofeng Debut 21 China
Kosgei, Salina 2:23:22 33 Kenya
Mayorova, Albina 2:25:35 32 Russia
Nakamura, Yurika 2:25:51 24 Japan
Perez, Madai 2:22:59 30 Mexico
Sun, Weiwei 2:25:15 25 China
Tune, Dire 2:24:40 24 Ethiopia
Predictions
42.195 – kilometers each participant should finish, the measure of the legendary course from Hopkinton through eight cities and towns before finishing in Boston’s Back Bay.
1972 – year they first allowed women to join the race officially.
25,000 – number of maximum participants the field can accommodate.
36,748 – number of starters, the biggest and most participated among all BM because it was year centennial year of the BM, 1996. however only 35,868 finished the course.
150,000 – prize money that will be awarded to the first placer, men and women respectively, in US$.
500,000 – number of spectators who line up along the route to photograph, cheer and support participants.
806,000 – total prize money that will be distributed among winners, of course in US$.
10,500,000 – worth of US bucks raised last 2009 BM.
Free Race – During the beginnings of the BM, it was free of charge. The award given to winners is a “wreath woven from olive branches.”
Marathon Monday – as the locals call this as they commemorate Patriot’s Day on the 3rd Monday of April.
Heartbreak Hill – is a part of the course ascending up to 600meters placed between 20 and 21 mile marks or kilometer 32. Why “heartbreak hill?”
Standard Qualifying Times
Age Group Men Women
18-34 3hrs 10min 3hrs 40min
35-39 3hrs 15min 3hrs 45min
40-44 3hrs 20min 3hrs 50min
45-49 3hrs 30min 4hrs 00min
50-54 3hrs 35min 4hrs 05min
55-59 3hrs 45min 4hrs 15min
60-64 4hrs 00min 4hrs 30min
65-69 4hrs 15min 4hrs 45min
70-74 4hrs 30min 5hrs 00min
75-79 4hrs 45min 5hrs 15min
80 and older 5hrs 00min 5hrs 30min
Who Do You Think Will Win?
For more pictures of the elites both men and women, you can view the slideshow here presented by Saucony.Top 11 Men Elites Running at BM
Name Qualifying Time Age Country
Merga, Deriba 2:06:38 29 Ethiopia
Hall, Ryan 2:06:17 27 USA
Goumri, A 2:05:30 33 Morocco
Yegon, Gilbert 2:06:18 21 Kenya
Cheruiyot, R 2:06:23 21 Kenya
Dechase, Chala 2:06:33 25 Ethiopia
Keitany, Elijah 2:06:41 27 Kenya
Mandago, David 2:06:53 31 Kenya
Dela Cruz, Rio 3:05:++ Philippines
Top 10 Women Elites Running at BM
Name Qualifying Time Age Country
Erkesso, Teyba 2:23:53 27 Ethiopia
Genovese, Bruna 2:25:28 33 Italy
Grigoryeva, Lidiya 2:25:10 36 Russia
Jia, Chaofeng Debut 21 China
Kosgei, Salina 2:23:22 33 Kenya
Mayorova, Albina 2:25:35 32 Russia
Nakamura, Yurika 2:25:51 24 Japan
Perez, Madai 2:22:59 30 Mexico
Sun, Weiwei 2:25:15 25 China
Tune, Dire 2:24:40 24 Ethiopia
Predictions
Who’s you pick? (you can put your pick on the comment form)
Mine are: Ryan Hall (men) and Salina Kosgei (women)
PS. I pray that 5-10 years from now, Filipinos will be included on the elite runners lining up on the lead pack at the Boston Marathon. It’s time to train and train smartly. Well, for me, someday I would like to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Join me in my journey to Boston! Tugs, tugs, tugs, tugs…
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I am hoping for Ryan Hall to win. I don't know too much about the women runners but would pick Perez, Madai. Great Post James! It's nice of you being in the PH to relay a post topic in the US. I personally don't care to ever qualify for BM, but my Boston (marathon dream) would be the Milo Marathon.
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sir kenley, i think im just addicted in running..haha yes, to quallify for the milo marathon finals is easier than BQ. its only 4:00 or less. after my 1st FM i will be focusing on qualifying for the Milo Elims, see you there!
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