More than 500,000 spectators lined the street to watch the 23,071 starters of the 26,776 entrants. Some entrants were injured; some were sidelined by a volcano in Iceland. 22,588 completed the trek, an amazing 98%. Helping to make the experience as positive as possible were 8,000 race day volunteers – one volunteer for every 3 runners!
1,350 athletes raised more than $11 million for 24 charities; since the start of the charity program, more than a $100 million has been raised.
Teyba Erkesso of Ethiopia won the women’s division in 2:26:11, while Robert K. Cheruiyot set a course record in 2:05:52. To put that record in perspective consider this. His pace was 4:48 per mile. The all time best mile for high school girls in Massachusetts was set by Kirsten Kasper in 4:49…and she didn’t do a 25 mile warm up before running that time!
this was posted in my MVS newsletter and thought some of you might enjoy!
denise
Marathon Maniac #957
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."