2018 Boston Marathon
Stories concerning the 122nd Boston Marathon on April 16.
The Crisis Of Confidence That Nearly Ended Des Linden's Running Career
Less than a year before Des Linden won the 2018 Boston Marathon, she nearly abandoned her running career.
Runners, Spectators Brave The Elements At The Boston Marathon
WBUR's Martha Bebinger and Bruce Gellerman were at the Boston Marathon Monday. They talked to both runners, and spectators, for today's Morning Edition.
Wild Weather At Boston Marathon Produces Surprising Results
Monday's Boston Marathon had some of the worst weather conditions anyone can remember and it produced a few surprising results. WBUR's Alex Ashlock covered the marathon, and joined Morning Edition...
A Cold And Rainy 26.2 Miles: What It Was Like To Run The 2018 Boston Marathon
WBUR's sports and society reporter ran the Boston Marathon. She tells All Things Considered what it was like battling heavy rain and fierce winds.
Medical Tents Added Cots To Treat Influx Of Runners Who Contended With Frigid Temps. And Rain
Stories from inside the Boston Marathon medical tent, where runners sought support after fighting their way through the biting cold and rain.
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Linden, Kawauchi Win Boston Marathon, Battling Icy Rain And Heavy Wind
In the women's and men's divisions of the Boston Marathon, Desiree Linden and Yuki Kawauchi claimed victory.
Linden Is First American Woman To Win Boston Marathon In 33 Years
A two-time Olympian and the 2011 Boston Marathon runner-up, Linden decided to stick around, outlasting the weather and the rest of the field to win the race's 122nd edition on...
The Running Of The 122nd Boston Marathon
Despite driving rain and cooler-than-average temperatures, runners are competing in the 122nd Boston Marathon.
Boston Marathon Photos: Runners Persevere Through Rain And Wind
The 2018 Boston Marathon sure was a rainy one.
Does The Boston Marathon Ever Get Canceled Due To Weather? Nope
The Boston Marathon has never been canceled due to the weather, despite some nasty conditions throughout the years.
How Boston Marathoners Can Stay Healthy Despite Wet, Chilly Weather
The weather is not forecast to be ideal weather for today's Boston Marathon. It will be chilly and very rainy. For more on how the weather could affect marathon participants,...
A Wet Start To The Boston Marathon
It's Marathon Monday and the runners started gathering at the start line in Hopkinton bright and early for the 122nd running. WBUR's Alex Ashlock reports from Hopkinton, where he covers...
One Boston Day A Day Of Service
For many people, the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing has become a day of service -- One Boston Day.
I Won The Boston Marathon 50 Years Ago. Now I Run On Gratitude
There is no place on Earth I’d rather be than the wide, welcoming expanse of the Boston Marathon finish line, writes Amby Burfoot.
Kathrine Switzer: Running Gave Me The Courage To Try New Things
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official bib number.
5 Years On, Still Boston Strong?
Five years after the marathon bombings, does the ubiquitous phrase still have meaning?
Your Stories: The Boston Marathon Is More Than A Race
On the fifth anniversary of that Marathon bombing, we asked to hear from you.
How Getting Shot During A Marathon Made The 'Bullet Man' A Better Runner
Dennis Rainear was 10 miles into a marathon in Michigan when something struck the top of his head. It was a bullet. Rainear finished the race and went on to...
Life And Lessons Of Bricklayer Bill, The 1917 Boston Marathon Champ
"Bricklayer Bill" was the 1917 Boston Marathon champion, best known for riding the rails to races and wearing a stars and stripes bandana. But that's only the beginning of his...
This Is Likely Shalane Flanagan's Last Boston Marathon. She Likes Her Chances
Shalane Flanagan, coming off a big win at the New York City Marathon, talks about her goals and hopes for the 122nd Boston Marathon.