Fdip137: The 2008 State of the Course

Published: April 11, 2008, 10:53 a.m.

b'What happens in Boston, starts in Hopkinton.\\xa0 In this episode I take my last 16 miler from the starting line of the Boston Marathon through the bottom of Newton Lower Falls.\\xa0 For those of us who will run the race, you\\u2019ll eventually come to Hereford Street where crowds will block your forward progress and urge you to turn right.\\xa0 You\\u2019ll run this short block with the screams of spectators echoing off the buildings and will finally make your left hand turn onto Boylston Street, with the finish line just ahead of you\\u2026with the promise of a well earned time and an ice cold beer there beyond the portal. \\xa0\\nThank you so much for your incredibly kind words, good wishes and thoughtful prayers in both emails and audio comments on episode 21 of The Extra Mile Podcast.\\xa0 It means so much to me that you\\u2019d take the time to wish me luck, and a happy taper.\\xa0 In the words of the ancient Romans: \\u201cOmnia vincit amor\\u203f (love conquers all).\\nShow Links:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThe song \\u201cStill in Massachusetts\\u203f was by \\u201cRefuse Resist\\u203f'