I know when you are ready to earn a qualifier, but more importantly will you know?
You will have 4 chances to earn a spot in the next 21 months. What have you been doing to prepare? When will you know you are prepared? 70 miles per week just won't do it. Sacrifices have to be made. It will take time. Time, focus, dedication and a whole lot of months and miles.
Some think (incorrectly), if I run 6 or 7 or 8 marathons I'll increase my chances. That is wrong thinking, oh so very wrong. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with your Coach.
The Twin Cities Marathon started us off with ten women who now have an "A" qualifier, running sub 2:39:00.
An additional nineteen got a "B" qualifier with a gun time under 2:46:00.
Two women got an "A" qualifier and four women got a "B" qualifier at Rock 'N' Roll in Arizona on January 17th 2010.
Houston had one "A" qualifier and four "B" qualifiers.
Perhaps you planned to run the Mississippi Blues Marathon on January 9th.
One woman ran sub 2:39 and another sub 2:46, but they were Kenyan.
No, no smart woman in sub 2:39 shape ran the Texas Marathon in Kingwood on New Year's Day!
If you didn't quite make it at Twin Cities let's talk about where you can qualify this year.
I can offer you a second opinion or a fresh start.
Consider what a change in coaching, environment or attitude might do for you.
Results from the 2009 USA Women's Marathon Championship
I am available to Coach dedicated Long Distance Runners. If you are smart enough to know you are not smart enough...yet, then I can help you achieve your goals.