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We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff and Aly take you on a guided tour of the Boston Marathon course, so you know what awaits—and how best to attack the hilly route. We have key information on the start village and where you can find the statue of Spencer the dog. But we also share tips on how to flatten Heartbreak Hill, so you can run a faster time. Hint: Don’t go out too fast—the downhills do the real damage. RW+ members can watch the full episode below.
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In the previous episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Aly admitted to running “on vibes” and not paying much attention to heart rate. So Jeff tried to convince her to give it a shot and to understand her ideal heart rate zones. There are real benefits to paying attention, because it can help inform how hard you’re working—for example, doing a workout on hilly terrain where pace isn’t as insightful. Modern GPS watches have gotten much better at measuring your heart rate but still can’t beat a chest strap, which Jeff will wear for workouts. RW+ members can watch the full episode now.
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Nutrition - Weight Loss Runner’s World and the director of product testing. He has tested and reviewed running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, apparel, and more for nearly two decades. He regularly tests more than 100 pairs of shoes each year, and once had a 257-day streak running in different models. Jeff can usually be found on the roads, racing anything from the mile to a marathon, but he also enjoys racing up mountains and on snowshoes. When he’s not running, you’ll probably find him hanging from a ladder making repairs and renovations to his house (he’s also director of product testing for Popular Mechanics).
Aly is the Director of Content Hype at Runner’s World. She started running over a decade ago when she saw a Star Wars themed race happening at Disneyland and thought it looked like fun. Since then, she has run 8 marathons (so far!), and hundreds of shorter distance races. She is known for signing up for 5Ks in every city she travels to. She loves watching reality competition shows, playing board games with her husband and taking naps with her dog.
