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Race Reports for Boston Marathon

[51]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The Boston Athletic Association has this race organized to a T. It is amazing how well...from the school buses shipping runners to Hopkinton, to all of the volunteers, and the finish line. I am very impressed with the quality of this race. I can't wait for next year!
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[52]
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  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

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  • Comments: LOVED IT. 2011 Here I come!
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[53]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I qualified,then had hip issues for the past 2 months or so. Ive accepted that this may put me out for the season, and I am totally ok with that! I went to Boston to run MY race, have fun, enjoy time with my friends and their families, and I succeeded with all of those goals!! Met a new friend and fellow BTer on the course (bonus). I feel so very fortunate that I have the ability to at least make it this far, and that I was able to be a part of this event...that is so very different in many ways from any race I have ever done!!! Just WOW!!! Thanks to all of my Donkey friends that helped me with qualifying and making it to Boston...love ya!
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[54]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Like I said last year. THis is a must do race. My wife loved it, I loved it. Better than last year. Volunteers are unreal and everywhere. SOme 18000 volunteers. Woowhoo!
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[55]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Below average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: After I got back to the hotel I showered – that took a while since I was not motivated to move and again moved very slowly – then finally met up with Ben for the first time all weekend - how could we be in Boston and not meet up once?? Tracy had made dinner reservations at Legal Seafood. I didn’t think I would be able to stomach much but I was wrong. “Real” food tasted so good!!! Had a great time..Pam came and it was just the perfect way to end the day. What else can I say??? Yes I am unhappy with my results but it is the Boston Marathon. It is an honor to even be able to run the race. I did requalify but I doubt I will do another Boston - I see it aa a one time experience - one that you never forget. The first few words out of my mouth to Bjorn as I was getting wheeled off to the med tent were "I am never doing another marathon". By the end of the night that changed to "maybe" never...by the next night.."I am going to do another marathon". (I am sure he was thrilled to
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[56]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: This is Boston, you feel it from the expo to the finish. The 114 years of history, the old New England environment and the crazy college students, fans, friends, and family along the way make this one stand out. I am still shocked to be in the race, and thanks my many wonderful friends and family for getting me there. I had the chance to meet so many interesting people... current service men and women, ex-marines, mothers, fathers, cancer survivors, White house senior aides (17 miles with Condoleezza Rice's senior White House aide who also does Ryan Halls "Steps" Foundation (check it out), and lots of other inspiring athletes of all ages and backgrounds. I look forward to coming back next year with differnt goals and look forward to the challenge. Thank you Boston and BAA for a great day.
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[57]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too hard

  • Comments: I had always heard how tricky this course is. But, it's just one of those things you have to learn for yourself. This course is to be respected.
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[58]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: My opinion may be colored by the good weather and/or the good result I achieved, but this was one of the best races I have ever done. Just a complete blast from start to finish. Well-organized, especially considering the number of runners. It is worth doing at least once if you have the opportunity.
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[59]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: If you have the chance - Do this race!
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[60]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It was great to be part of such a great tradition. All the volunteers were fantastic. The cheering crowds were overwhelming. The Wellesly girl I kissed, whoever you are, was exquisite. What more could a guy ask for?
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[61]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: If someone wants to do a Marathon, make it Boston. Like no other race.
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[62]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It's the Boston Marathon. Everything works like clockwork after 114 years. On to next year!
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[63]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It's Boston! What more can be said??? Got a BQ out of it, wasn't looking for it going in, but I had a good first half, running pretty easy, and just felt like I could hang on. I knew I was slowing down after Newton, but I felt good enough (despite calf cramps) to hold on for the finish. Was really just looking for something near a 3:20, heck a sub-3:30 would've been nice, but thrilled with the performance 4/19.
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[64]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The Boston Marathon is the best race I have ever done. This was the 114th running and they're still tinkering with it to provide an excellent experience. The crowd support is amazing. Wellesley was a bit subdued this year (as compared to last year), but all along the course, there are spectators cheering you on. Once you make the turn at the Firehouse, the crowd is continuous for the last 8 miles. It's pretty amazing! It gets out of hand down on Beacon Street in Brookline and for the last couple of miles to the finish. There are times when the crowd's cheers become roars.
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[65]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: It's BOSTON. It's awesome. Everything is awesome.
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[66]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Awesome!
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[67]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability:

  • Comments: Definitely would recommend. I'm not a bigtime runner, so I don't know if I will go back. I'll probably move onto the next thing on my bucket list, but I am sure glad I got to experience this great race.
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[68]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This race is everything I thought it would be from the organization, the expo, the crowd participation, and the experience itself. I hope I can requalify in the fall and get back next year.
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[69]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

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  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Great 1st time Boston experience! If you ever get the chance, definitely run Boston.
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  • Comments: I can't imagine a Marathon being better run than this one. The crowds come out in droves. The volunteers are great and treat you like a rock star. Awesome
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[71]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: This was by far the best ran marathon I've ever seen. The volunteers were outstanding and plentiful. Drink stations every mile on both sides if the road. The crowds couldn't have been better. This is definitely a "must do" race.
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[72]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Top notch by BAA and the whole freakin city. I said I would scratch this off the list and maybe not do it ever again, but I will be back. Too much fun to pass up and I am declaring this one a tie with the course. I didnt get my sub 3 but PRed a tougher course, got the non-old dude qualifier but the course dealt me a lot of punishment. Cant wait for round 2! Do not ever hesitate to do this race if you get the chance. I feel so fortunate to have been able to do something many peeps can only dream of!
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  • Comments: I coming back next year, hopefully injury free. I love this event!!
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[74]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The Boston Marathon ........ is there anything else to say?
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[75]
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The Boston Marathon is awesome... the people of Boston are more awesome! One complaint. The tech shirt they gave me is once again 2 sizes too big. I PAY FOR THIS SHIRT IT SHOULD FIT. This always seems to happen. I should get a refund for the cost of this bike rag. Me and Deriba Merga were on the same flight:
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