The fall racing season is fast approaching but September is also the deadline to register for the Boston Marathon, so on today’s show we’re covering everything you need to get to the start line of the world’s oldest annual marathon! For many, this April race is seen as the pinnacle of marathon running due to its difficult qualifying standards and notoriously tough hills. It’s also recognized as an Abbot World marathon major with over 25,000 competitors each year. Whether you’re targeting a trip to Boston this Spring or just want to learn more about what it takes to get there we’ve got you covered! In today’s show, we’ll walk you through the entire process of getting to that start line from qualification to registration and race logistics. These topics will include: What time do you need to qualify based on your age and gender Tips and last-minute races for hitting the qualifying times Key qualifying and registration deadlines What to expect when you get there and more! Let’s get into it! BAA website for marathon registration: baa.org/races/boston-marathon BQ qualifying standards: baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify FindMyMarathon tool for selecting races: findmymarathon.com Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: UCAN If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN. Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels.  By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run. All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance. Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT