Tell us about your training.
Not much this time around -- I ran a marathon in late August, a half marathon in late September, and a 10k two weeks ago. If I actually truly trained, then maybe a slim chance of a BQ -- just maybe. My advice to others would be to make sure you train for both downhills and the hills. When it got a bit too hot in the last few miles, I poured water over my head to cool me down. It was so hot that it dried quickly anyway, and it felt good to do. As always, I also regularly took GU and salt pills.