Picking Marathoners’ Brains about Boston

by | Workout Tips

Just a quick note this morning: I happened upon a great article at BU Today where a first time Boston runner interviewed some noteable folks about the Boston Marathon with a bent towards getting tips for a first timer. It’s a great ready, and features advice...

Where did the name “Heartbreak Hill” come from?

by | Sports

Photo by preedHeartbreak Hill is the last of four hills in Newton and is a recognized landmark in the Boston Marathon. If you ask any runner why it is called that, they will be sure to tell you it is because it breaks the hearts of thousands of marathoners every year...