In a “my legs are tired” way, not in a “I might die, need to walk, or maybe vomit” kind of way – Kara Bonneau (April 15, 2013)
Wow. Well, obviously the aftermath brought a lot more emotions and many things to process far more important than the actual race. Things I never
Exercising My Soul as a Boston Marathon Guide for the Visually Impaired – Vincent Hau (April 20, 2015)
Like most avid marathon runners, I’ve always dreamed of running the most prestigious marathon race in the world: the Boston Marathon. I first qualified when
Homeless In Hopkinton – Greg Hall (April 15, 2013)
The first person I spoke to from Hopkinton, Massachusetts the eve of the Boston Marathon was a cop. My good friend and running mate, Greg
Drawing Life-long Strength from Boston – Kent Berry (April 16, 1973)
As I recollect my memories of the Boston Marathon and how I came to run it, it is much like writing my own obituary, because
My legs were boycotting and there really wasn’t anything I could do about it. – Jennifer Poore (April 21, 2014)
No one likes to write a race report about a race that didn’t go well. I questioned putting these thoughts out there, but I know
In a Photo Finish with Selfie-Guy – Una Beaudry (April 20, 2015)
It took me a long time to complete this story. Partly because of finding the time to write it. Partly because I wasn’t ready to
The Sound of Music meets a scene from the Terminator – Laura Frey (April 21, 2014)
I don’t even know where to start! Boston 2014 was quite possibly the most amazing display of humanity ever. Boston pumped love, perseverance, support, and
Finally, a BQ at Boston – Megan Kretz (April 21, 2014)
Brian and I hit the road early Sunday morning for the 3.5 hour drive to Boston. The drive was uneventful, and before long we were
Mom Tried to Warn Me, but I Wouldn’t Listen – John Piekos (April 21, 2003)
The slogan for the 2003 marathon was “Everything you ever needed to know about yourself you can learn in 26.2 miles.” I picked up a
The idea of the Boston Marathon is almost as powerful as the race itself – Scott McMurtrey (April 21, 2014)
I ran Boston for the first time in 2011, and I didn’t have a strong desire to ever run it again. I had wanted to
Number Six of my Fifty State Marathons and my Proudest Accomplishment – Scott Swanson (April 15, 2002)
The Boston Marathon represented the end of a two year pursuit for me. In 2000, I set a goal to qualify for Boston and reached
How could I be giving so much, yet running so slow? – Laura Frey (April 20, 2015)
After running back-to-back 2:58:30s in 2013 and 2014, I had set my sights squarely on going under 2:55 at Boston. However, I crossed the finish
The Inferno – Tom Davis (April 16, 2012)
To race in the Boston Marathon, you need to run a qualifying marathon faster than a “qualifying time” which depends on your sex and your
A redheaded Wellesley girl said “Go for it!” The experience was energizing!- Dale Sandley (April 20, 2015)
I really haven’t been running very long. When I turned 50, in 2005, I started thinking more about my health, and joined a fitness center.
Running through the Center of the World – Jeffery Lung (April 21, 2014)
For over a year I dreamed about what it would feel like to run in the 118th edition of the Boston Marathon. Like many others,
Playful Prelude, Somber Postscript – Jeffery Lung (April 15, 2013)
Follow That Unicorn! (Eleven days before) When I first took up running a few years ago, qualifying for the storied Boston Marathon seemed about as