Boston Marathon

Pros: The thrill of victory
Cons: The agony of the feet

If you run one marathon in your life, run Boston for charity.

Boston. The finest footrace in the world. The most fun I have ever had being in the most pain ever. Watch the fighter jets fly over at the start. Move through the traffic like a...

Pros: The history, the crowds, the atmosphere, the challenge
Cons: None - even the hurt goes away

I started running back in the early 80's at school. One of my teachers was training for the London Marathon at that time and gave me a book to read about marathons of the world. There were stories and details about all the big events worldwide, but there...

Pros: The fans. The atmosphere. The challenge.
Cons: It hurts.

Boston has played host to one of the world's most famous marathons for over 100 years. Folks, this race has been around as long as the modern day Olympics, for crying out loud.

What makes Boston so special?

1. Before one...

Pros: They make you feel very special!
Cons: Athletes Village...whats that all about anyway?

I'M BREAKING THIS REVIEW INTO TWO SINCE THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THE BOSTON MARATHON THAN THE RACE ITSELF. THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT THE RACE HISTORY, THE BUILD-UP AND WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL.

I've been running marathons for a number of years now and...

Pros: The BOSTON MARATHON
Cons: 26.2 miles

The Boston Marathon is the granddaddy of all marathons in the United States and it is still one of the most respected and competitive marathons in the world.

Not everyone can run Boston. There are qualifying times to be admitted. They aren't...