[divechief]

I reserved this months ago, I won’t be going to Boston this year, so I will be calling the agency soon and turning this in. If anyone is interested, I can put you in touch with the agency before I turn it in. I don’t know if they have a waiting list or not,<br><br>
Location is Dartmouth and Marlborough (about 5 or 6 blocks from the finish line). It is described as a small, sunny, studio with a new gourmet kitchen, private bath, and a queen sized Murphy bed, (third floor with an elevator)<br><br>
$230/night, I currently have it reserved from Friday the 18th to Tuesday the 22nd<br><br>
Contact me at<br><br>
run *at* divechief *dot* com if you want more info<br><span style="font-family:'&quot';">Dave</span>

 

[Ileneforward]

You won't be there? <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif">

 

[hally]

Dave, you might post this in THE Race forum too. That is if you want to.

 

[divechief]

No Ilene, We won't be at Boston this year, I will be making some changes and additions to the intrepid thread soon though.<br><br>
Thanks Hally, I'll do that if no former boomers are interested.

 

[hally]

Dave's not here man <img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"><br><br>
I mean there

 

[evanflein]

Rats. <img alt="sad2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad2.gif">

 

[Sans Souci]

I'll be cancelling mine this weekend as well if anyone wants the heads-up on it. No guarantees, of course, as I don't know their policy or whether they have a waiting list.<br><br>
4 nights: Friday, April 18; checkout Tuesday, April 22nd.<br><br>
B&B (self-serve brekkie). Cheap and cheerful. $159+tax. Walking distance from finish line.<br><br>
PM me if interested.

 

[canalrunner]

I think if Divechief and Sans Souci aren't running Boston, they should just cancel it or move it to a date when they are available. Could you two let the BAA know about your availability. Thanks.

 

[Sans Souci]

I say we plan on 2009 and bring a mass of masters with us, eh, Spankee? (Sorry, I'm slow to adapt to change.) <img alt="smile.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/smile.gif">

 

[canalrunner]

Sounds like a plan. I turn golden in 2009 and thanks to Philadelphia this fall have a BQ in the bank good for 2009. I am also thinking of running Iceland in 2009(not the whole country just the marathon)

 

[Ileneforward]

But...but.. I am finally going to be there. <img alt="sad5.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad5.gif">

 

[Sans Souci]

Guðmundsdóttir, canalrunner!Are you kidding me? Iceland is on the list! There are two marathons there; right? Tell me more.<br><br>
(Ilene, when have you ever considered running a marathon only <i>one</i> time?!?! You'll love Boston so much, you'll just <i>have</i> to do it again.)

 

[TheProFromDover]

This sounds like a plan.

 

[canalrunner]

I know of only the one. It is in August. Not close in time to Boston--but the question would be cost. Was in Iceland years ago in June. It is an amazing country. On two continental plates--so it is literally splitting apart. Geysers. Waterfalls. Volcanos. 23 hours of sun in the summer. Blue Lagoon: hot mineral lake. Big Viking type party every Saturday. Very expensive country. <a href="http://www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=566070818" target="_blank">http://www.marathonguide.com/races/r...MIDD=566070818</a><br><br>
But SS is right Ilene, you can't do only one Boston, it becomes an addiction like beer, chocolate and sssssomething else, but I forget what it is.

 

[evanflein]

I've already got a room, but SS's sounds better... Hmmm.<br>
I've also got my 2009 BQ in the bank (thanks, Seattle!) but not sure if life will let me go... sure hope so though.

 

[divechief]

Evan,<br><br>
I had to do Boston twice. the first time, there was just so much pressure running on such hallowed grounds, I felt had to respect the course, train hard and run it well. The next year, I had a Boston finishers medal. I was in the record books as a Boston finisher. A DNF wouldn't change that, but there was a lot I didn't see the first time. last year I still ran it well, but I probably left 5 minutes in the bank I enjoyed the crowd, and I tried to see every inch of the course.<br><br>
I will be back, but it is not something I ever planned on doing every year.<br><br>
and FWIW, It looks like a boomer is picking up the room I had reserved.<br>
Dave