Re: Marathon / Moneymaker

lanceandrew@xxxxxxx wrote:

> "We do a post-marathon survey each year and ask people how much
> money they spent in those areas," he said. "On average, each
> participant said they spent about $340 in marathon expenses."

I'm not sure what "marathon expenses" includes. But that's peanuts
compared to Boston.

> Marathon participants are loyal folks, said Bradley, and they
> tend to return year after year to a race that Runner's World magazine
> dubbed "one of the most scenic" in the world. The St. George Marathon
> is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and Olympic Trials.

There are a lot of marathons that are Boston qualifiers. One of the
most important reasons that runners like St. George for a BQ is the
course profile. Virtually all of it is a slight downhill grade.
http://tinyurl.com/9drhc

Sure, it will tear up your quads if you're not properly trained for
dowhill running, but the steady downhill makes for a good shot at a PR
or a BQ.

Thanks for posting that.

--
Phil M.

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