I have been lucky enough to go to Boston twice. First in 2013 which was the year of the bombings.
I was lucky enough to go back in 2014 which was a real celebration of the resilience of the people of Boston.
This page contains links to my various ramblings about Boston
Boston Strong
Boston Strong became a mantra for both the runners and the people of the city
Boston Scribbles
Boston fragments
I found this post in my Drafts box. I never quite got round to finishing it and then it wasnt quite the right time to post it, so here it …
Tears on Boylston
There were tears on Boylston on the day the runners came back. Wrapped in scarves of Boston blue, carrying the hopes of strangers. The blue and yellow jackets of '13 …
Boston Revisited
A few months ago I took part in the 117th Boston Marathon. As everyone knows, the race was bombed. Helen and I were unharmed but a bit too close for …
Don’t Panic!!!!
The plan had been to run the Boston marathon, do well, come home energised and then straight back into training for the West Highland Way race by doing the 53 …
Boston Marathon 15th April 2013
It is difficult to know where to begin to describe this year’s Boston marathon. I have tried to start writing this post several times and never quite managed to find …
Did I mention I am going to Boston?
The Boston Marathon is the blue riband of marathon events for runners. It is the oldest, most prestigious race and it is the only one for which there are qualifying …