Greg’s 5th Marathon! The 2014 Boston Marathon

Greg finished the 2014 Boston Marathon safely – I managed to see him both in Wellesley at the halfway point AND at mile 25 near Kenmore station, and we even got to enjoy post-marathon beers with some of his coworkers at a post-marathon party in town.  (It’s pretty inspiring to be in a room with that many dedicated runners!)

The T was packed, the streets were packed, the race was packed… it was a BIG FAT SPECTACULAR Marathon Monday… and it was safe.  I’m so grateful to the men and women who worked so hard planning, managing, and working the event to make it as safe as possible while welcoming even more spectators and runners than ever before.  It was truly incredible.

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A runner stops to shake a police officer’s hand near mile 25.
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Andrew and Nana watching at the halfway point (behind barricades, for the first time)
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Watching for Greg.
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Greg running through Wellesley at the halfway point! (far right)
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The crowded T on my way to see Greg at mile 25.
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The marathon poster that made Greg smile even after 26.2 miles of running!
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Post-race reunion selfie 🙂
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Greg and I together at his coworker’s apartment having a beer (and he had a shower!) before heading back home.
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On our way to the halfway point – Andrew has spotted the race and is screaming “runners! RUNNERS!!!” (most excited race spectator EVER.)

 

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