u/Distinct_Gap1423

I am turning 39 (male) next Thursday and am probably in 3:10-3:15 shape with a good 10-12 week marathon block. I have two goals: 1. Run sub 3 & 2. BQ.

Rather than rush my progression and get injured or burnout, I am planning on trying to kill two birds with one stone by running a sub three marathon next Fall after turning 40. Assuming qualifying times stay the same (a big IF) and I can get a couple mins under 3:00, I should BQ by going 2:55-3.

QUESTION: If I ran CIM December of 2027 does that allow me to apply for Boston 2028 or would I have to wait until 2029? Probably a dumb question but not sure how it all works. Thanks in advance.