#213 EVERYTHING OSLO MARATHON (INFO ABOUT BOSTON REGISTRATION)

<p>The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by SaySky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN</p><p><br></p><p>Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb</p><p><br></p><p>Cover photo: Oslo Marathon</p><p><br></p><p>Kristian brings you a solo episode ahead of race weekend, breaking down the history of the Oslo Marathon, the latest Boston Marathon cutoff time predictions, and how he&#39;s tackling two distances at Oslo this weekend, pacing his wife in the half and racing his own 10k.</p><p><br></p><p>Kristian shares the story behind the Oslo Marathon, first hosted in 1981 and shaped by Norwegian running legends Grete Waitz and Ingrid Kristiansen, along with what to expect if you&#39;re racing this weekend or considering the trip to Norway in future years. He walks through the current Boston Marathon cutoff time projections using RunningWithRock.com, what that means for his own 2:44 marathon PR, and details from a smaller, low key marathon in Rhode Island that&#39;s a great option if big city crowds aren&#39;t your thing.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>- The Marathon Podcast&#39;s new sponsorship with SaySky Copenhagen</p><p>- Registering for Boston: the five day window and how it actually works</p><p>- What the qualifying standard vs. the cutoff time means</p><p>- Current Boston Marathon cutoff time predictions</p><p>- The new lottery for 1,000 additional Boston spots</p><p>- A review of a smaller, low key marathon in Rhode Island</p><p>- The history of the Oslo Marathon and the legends behind it</p><p>- A full course preview, turn by turn, hill by hill</p><p>- Race weekend tips: gels, hydration, and expo logistics</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 Welcome and what this solo episode covers</p><p>00:38 Racing two distances at Oslo this weekend</p><p>01:28 Announcing the podcast&#39;s sponsorship with SaySky Copenhagen</p><p>04:14 Boston Marathon segment begins</p><p>06:40 The five day registration window and how it works</p><p>09:53 Using RunningWithRock.com to predict the cutoff time</p><p>12:40 What the projected cutoff means for different qualifying times</p><p>13:20 The new lottery for 1,000 additional Boston spots</p><p>15:50 Wrapping up the Boston segment</p><p>18:46 A smaller, low key marathon experience in Rhode Island</p><p>21:42 Thanking a longtime supporter of the podcast</p><p>22:02 The history of the Oslo Marathon begins</p><p>24:15 Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and the legends of the race</p><p>26:01 A wrong turn in 1992 that shortened the course</p><p>27:14 A record breaking year, then a decline in participation</p><p>29:14 The marathon distance gets cancelled, then the whole event</p><p>34:12 Why the Oslo course lets you see the whole city</p><p>35:27 A full course tour begins</p><p>37:26 Frogner Park, the speed skating stadium, and the route west</p><p>38:36 Vigeland Park and the course&#39;s biggest climb</p><p>39:51 Managing the hills without overdoing it</p><p>39:55 Heading down to the waterfront</p><p>46:04 Looking at last year&#39;s winning times</p><p>47:22 Race weekend logistics: pacing his wife and the expo</p><p>48:09 Closing thoughts and good luck this weekend</p><p><br></p><p>Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick</p><p><br></p><p>Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns</p><p>Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs</p><p>Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY</p>