Video: Hannah Libby, BU COM Junior, Discusses Marathon Prep
Hanna Libby discusses her training so far and what she plans to do post-marathon. Hint: it involves burgers!
Marathon 2017
BU News Service
Month: April 2017
Boston Benefits Financially as World Flocks to City for Marathon
Each year thousands of people swarm to Boston to attend the oldest marathon in the country. While Marathon Monday is one of the most anticipated days in Boston each year, the actual race is not the only reason the city looks forward to it.
The 2017 Boston Marathon is expected to bring in $192.2 million for the Boston economy, according…
Miles of Messiness: Five Gross Ways Running a Marathon Takes its Toll
The human body is capable of some incredible feats—not least, running a marathon. But rare is the runner who hasn’t experienced (or at least heard stories of) some of the gross things that can happen to the body as it’s out pounding the pavement.
Interactive: Common Running Injuries
From blisters to sunburn, runners can face a long list of common injuries on the race course. Mouse over the image to see where the hurts happens.
Blind and Visually Impaired Runners Take On Boston Marathon
For the 25th year, blind and visually impaired runners will come across the finish line at the Boston Marathon along with their sighted guides.
Pioneering Woman Runner and Team Seek to Run for Empowerment
Fifty years after Kathrine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon as the first female runner with an official bib, she will run alongside 125 other people from her organization, 261 Fearless, in her last Boston Marathon with the same bib number, 261, and the same goal in mind: empowering women.
Does Carb-loading Really Work? Yes and No.
Some runners are attracted to the practice of “carbo-loading” before a big race. But does it work?
Why They Run
We talked to past and present Boston Marathon runners from across the country and asked them why they laced up their sneakers to run 26.2 miles.
Running to Benefit Those in Need
Charity runner Jana Eggers talks about why she supports United South End Settlements.
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