Marathon 2015

Boston Marathon 2015

A Ken Poole Summary

BAA Marathon-2015

Well, add marathon #48 to the record book. Not the best day for a run to Boston, especially for the spectators, but a fairly good day for the runners notwithstanding a 20mph headwind all the way in. Kind of like running uphill for 26 miles. The rain and cold weather was OK, it’s usually the wind that presents the most problems. The spectators were great in spite of the conditions along the way. Full representation in Natick...although somewhat lacking at Union Sq. w/o Al and Joanna not being in their usual place. The ladies at Wellesley College were out in force.....making an old man feel a little older. I need to find a new hobby!

Coming down through Kenmore Sq. was hard going for everyone, but that last turn onto Boylston just about blew your socks off. I’ll never get use to that experience. The noise from the crowd was enough to knock you over and the sight of the finish line some 300 yards away..all you have to do is keep from falling down.....just keep going...just a few more steps and there will be a hot bowl of chowda waiting.

KP