About this episode
Coach Victoria provides a comprehensive guide on how to achieve a Boston Qualifying time through smart training and disciplined execution.
www.run4prs.com Running a BQ isn’t about luck, talent, or one magical workout — it’s the result of months of smart training, disciplined pacing, and a calm, confident race plan. In this episode, Coach Victoria breaks down exactly what it really takes to run a Boston Qualifier, from training structure to execution to the small details that make the biggest difference. Whether you’re chasing your first BQ or trying to finally break through after a close call, this episode gives you the full blueprint. 🏃♂️ What a BQ actually represents It’s not a heroic long run — it’s hundreds of small decisions stacked with intention. ⏱️ Step 1: Knowing and respecting your target pace Why most runners train too fast and sabotage their own BQ attempts. 📈 Step 2: Building the right marathon training structure Base → strength → specific → taper Long runs, medium-long runs, tempo work, marathon-pace intervals, and cutback weeks. 🍌 Step 3: Dialing in the details Fueling (60–90g carbs/hr), strength training, mobility, recovery, and race-day simulation. 🏅 Step 4: Executing the race plan The first 10K is everything. Fuel early. Stay calm. Trust the training. Handle the late-race pain logically. 🧠…
People in this episode
Host: Coach Victoria
Topics covered
- Boston Qualifying time
- marathon training
- race execution
- pacing strategy
- mindset for runners
Keywords
- Boston Qualifier
- training structure
- race plan
- fueling strategy
- marathon pacing
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