Who would have thought – I received this email earlier today
Thank
you for submitting your application for entry into the 2016 Boston Marathon.
Regrettably, we are unable to accept your application due to field size
limitations and the large number of applications we received from those runners
who met the qualifying standards. The B.A.A. recognizes the achievement of
everyone who has met the qualifying standards that we have established for the
race. Those who meet -- and aspire to meet -- these standards have helped
distinguish the Boston Marathon from any other marathon in the world, and we
realize the effort, training and commitment involved with achieving the
qualifying times for the various age groups in both genders.
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Entries from applicants in your age group were accepted through and including the time 3:22:32
8 seconds
My age group qualifying time is 3:25:00
That's bullshit, sorry to hear that Mike...can't believe it's gotten to that point
ReplyDeleteThat blows. Sorry man. I hate that but they have to do something. It is awful that essentially the REAL qualifying time for age groups (to ensure entry) is five minutes under what they say their standards actually are. Hate that it is first come first serve because of volume of qualifying candidates. Why not just make age group standards even tougher (i.e. your age group qualifying time of 3:20 or 3:15?!?! Dumb.
ReplyDeleteChin up, buddy.
Sorry Mike. That really sucks.
ReplyDeleteIn the past, it was actually first come, first serve, so you knew exactly where you stood upon registering. I get that they've had to tighten requirements, but I don't like this notion that we'll accept your entry tentatively then tell you later.
ReplyDeleteI don't know your next step, but there are plenty of other marathons out there. As Muddy said, chin up.
I'm sorry Mikey. I was wondering if you applied or not. Good luck tomorrow (10/6)!!
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