Boston Marathon Coach
Built by a 12× Boston Marathon finisher based steps from the finish line in Fenway. Course-specific pacing for Newton hills and a quad-trashing downhill start.
Why a Boston-specific plan matters
Boston is downhill for the first 16 miles, climbs four hills between 17 and 21, and ends with a final descent into Boylston. A generic marathon plan will not prepare your quads. We build eccentric loading and race-pace simulations on similar terrain.
The Newton hills cycle
A 4-week block of hill repeats and downhill running between weeks 8 and 12, then race-rehearsal long runs on courses that mimic the Boston profile. We rehearse pacing strategy on the actual elevation map.
Race-week protocol
Carb-loading calibrated to your weight, weather-aware fueling and sodium plan, gear list specific to Boston's typical April conditions, and a Boylston Street finish-line plan.
Start here: Boston Qualifier — 18 Weeks
Built by a 12× Boston qualifier. Designed to hit your BQ with margin on a target course.
Boston Qualifier — 18 Weeks
Built by a 12× Boston qualifier. Designed to hit your BQ with margin on a target course.
Marathon Build — 16 Weeks
Sub-3:30 to sub-4:00 marathon build. VDOT-paced workouts, MP blocks, race-specific long runs.
Questions
How long do I need to train for Boston?+
18 weeks for an experienced marathoner already running 30+ mpw. 22–24 weeks if you're building from a half-marathon base.
Do I need to live in Boston?+
No. Most athletes train remotely with course-equivalent terrain. We replicate Boston's profile wherever you live.
What is your Boston-specific qualifying success rate?+
Of athletes who completed a full 18-week BQ block with us, the majority qualified with at least 2 minutes of cushion. Individual results vary.
Ready when you are.
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