2014 Boston Marathon
The American Drought Is Over: Meb Keflezighi Wins The 2014 Boston Marathon
The American drought in Boston is over as Meb Kefelzighi ran a tremendous gutsy race to win the 2014 Boston Marathon.April 21, 2014
American Strong: The Untold Story of American Teamwork and How Ryan Hall Helped Meb Keflezighi Win Boston
American Meb Keflezighi rightfully got the glory but his American competitors helped him out. The untold story of American Strong. This story went viral and was ready by nearly 200,000 people.April 21, 2014
Dick Patrick - Meb Strong: How Meb Worked His Magic Once Again
Dick Patrick, the co-author of Meb's autobiography, shares his thoughts on Meb's historic day.April 21, 2014
Rita Jeptoo Earns Third Boston Marathon Crown With Sensational 2:18:57 Course Record
Editor's note: Jeptoo would eventually be stripped of her title for doping. Deba, Buzunesh Deba is officially the champion and course record holder at 2:19:59. More here: MB: Rita Jeptoo Stripped of 2014 Boston Marathon titleApril 21, 2014
Meb Keflezighi’s 2014 Boston Marathon Victory Named Universal Sports Network’s #1 Moment of 2014
December 21, 2014
Week That Was: Meb Has Won Boston, Emails From Meb's Brother, and Ryan Hall's Mom, Rita Jeptoo, Sub 5 Beer Mile, Annie Bersagel, Drake, Penn and More
Meb, Meb, Meb: We break down Meb's amazing win at Boston and Rita Jeptoo's finish. Plus, emails from Ryan Hall's mom, Meb's brother, some praise for Dan O'Brien, a sub 5 beer mile, Annie Bersagel joins the sub 2:30 club, and some tremendous pro action at Drake.
April 30, 2014
Four Thoughts on the Women's Race: Shalane's Bid for Glory, Jeptoo's Incredible Final 3 Miles, The 2:18 and 2:19 Clubs, and Desi Linden
We break down the women's race and Shalane Flanagan's bid for glory, Rita Jeptoo's sick final 3.2 miles, the 2:18 and 2:19 clubs, and Desi Linden.April 22, 2014
Jerry Schumacher Is Confident About Shalane: "I think she's fit and going to be in the game."
Shalane Flanagan was the one notable person absent from Friday's press conference. No worries; her coach Jerry Schumacher says she's very fit.April 20, 2014
TRACKING - 2014 Boston Marathon Runner Tracking Info
April 20, 2014
2014 Boston Marathon TV and Streaming Info
April 20, 2014
A Rejuvenated Desi Is Excited To Take On The World At 2014 Boston Marathon: "I've done everything I possibly could to put myself in a position for the win."
Three years ago, Desi (Davila) Linden nearly gave America it's first Boston marathon victory since 1985. She races Boston for the first time since then tomorrow. Can she bring America victory?April 20, 2014
Injury scares avoided, 38-year old Meb Kefelzighi will go to starting line healthy and dreaming big
April 18, 2014
Jeffrey Eggleston: "My best is 2:12 and I'm hoping to run substantially better if the conditions are right"
April 18, 2014
Can An American Man Really Win Boston On Monday? We Break Down The Odds
We've crucnched the odds and are glad to report the odds of Meb or Ryan Hall winning are better than 20,000 to 1.April 18, 2014
Abdi tells non-believing reporter he wants to be on the podium on Monday: "Why not? l'll give it my best shot. I'm gonna swing."
April 18, 2014
Nick Arciniaga Signs Deal With Under Armour - Says he's 'been feeling great' and is ready for 2014 Boston
April 18, 2014
Brett Gotcher Talks Before the 2014 Boston Marathon: "I've done everything I needed to so I'm hoping for a good one on Monday"
April 18, 2014
Meb Keflezighi: "I feel 99.9(%) of my career has been accomplished with the exception of the Boston title"
Meb at the NYC half indicated he was in PR half-marathon shape.April 18, 2014
Outside Letsrun
Meb Keflezighi Gets Topps Basball Card With Him Throwing The First Pitch At A Rex Sox Game After Winnning The Boston Marathon
January 26, 2015
Recommended Read: Tim Layden Nominates Meb Keflezighi As Sports Illustrated's Sportsman Of Year For His Boston Marathon Win
"It was something plucked from fantasy and something that cannot be explained through reason. On the most American of days in running, in the most American of races, an American won the Boston Marathon."November 5, 2014
Meb Keflezighi Says Life Has Been Really "Hectic, But In A Great Way" Since Winning Boston
"The demand on my time has changed drastically. Boston just went over the top. To be an American to be able to bring the home title back after what happened last year was a pretty amazing experience, and people appreciate it. It's not even congratulations. It's more, `Thank you.'" Meb also jokes about his blowup 23rd place finish at NYC last year: "I won my age group," Keflezighi said with a laugh. He even has the engraved crystal plate for winning the 35-39 age group is on a counter in his kitchen.October 28, 2014
How Do the Six Courses in the World Marathon Majors Differ?
A look at the routes in Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, London, Boston.September 27, 2014
Extensive Interview With Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray
Detailed Q&A with McGillivray on many topics including Meb Keflezhigi being the first US men's winner since 1983, the 2013 terrorist attacks and moving on in 2014 and his running 42 straight Bostons.June 20, 2014
Ridiculous: St. Gregory's University Head Track Coach Fired For Running Boston Marathon
School was closed for Easter, but the AD didn't want him to run it all the same.June 6, 2014
Dwarf Runner Completes His Boston Marathon
John Young ran the final 16 miles after illness forced him to drop out on race day.May 14, 2014
Saturday Was Declared "Meb Day" In San Diego To Honor Meb Keflezighi And His Boston Win
May 12, 2014
Amby Burfoot: Conspiracy theorists go home - Give Meb Keflezighi credit for a brilliant Boston Marathon
"No one handed Meb anything. Yes, he “stole” the race, but that happens to be completely fair and legal in road running. In fact, it’s the toughest way to win a marathon—go to the front, build a lead, paint a big bull’s-eye on the back of your singlet. Few choose this tactic, because even fewer succeed with it."May 5, 2014
Good 30-Minute Podcast Interview With Ryan Hall
His first real interview since Boston, Hall talks about the American plan to help Meb, his own disappointing race, training in Ethiopia and his plans for 2014.May 2, 2014
After Running 2:18:57 In Boston Rita Jeptoo Has Her Eyes On Paula Radcliffe's WR
Jeptoo: "I will let you know when I am ready for it ... However, one thing is for sure, that day will come to pass one day if not soon." She still has a long way to go until 2:15:25, but she's not that far away from Radcliffe's 2:17:42 "all-women" record.April 29, 2014
The Inside Story: How did Meb get far enough ahead to win 2014 Boston? Toni Reavis tells you
Reavis has the scoop of what went on in the top African pack. "Some guys didn’t realize Meb was up ahead,” but the main problem was everyone was waiting for Desisa to make a move and by the time they realized Desisa didn't have it, Meb was too far ahead as Dennis Kimetto re-pulled his hamstring in trying to go after Meb.April 24, 2014
Two elite women describe what it was like to finish the Boston Marathon right near Meb
"All right, what Ethiopian or what Kenyan is coming now? When Meb popped up next to me. I know my jaw dropped. And I got chills and goosebumps up my spine. I got a front row seat for such a huge part of running history”April 24, 2014
Good Read: Shalane Flanagan's Hometown Friends Talk About Her High School Days And Getting Together Each Year To Watch Boston
One high school friend revealed that her unofficial slogan is "F.S.U" which originated at their 10-year reunion when she shouted, "I’m running the 2013 Boston Marathon and I’m going to f--- s--- up!”April 24, 2014
Meb USATF Athlete Of The Week After Boston Win
April 24, 2014
28 People Injured In 2013 Boston Blasts Ran 2014 Marathon
April 24, 2014
Elites React to Meb's Boston Win On Twitter
April 23, 2014
On The Boards
- Track coach fired for running Boston Marathon
- $370 For Your Boston Marathon Medal
- Boston Marathon Bib Fraud
- Attn Boston Marathon staff: a competitor carried across the finish line should be disqualified (DQ).
- Meb throws out first pitch - egads
- Nick Arciniaga, sponsored by Under Armour, takes 7th at Boston. should Under Armour shoes be taken seriously?
- I'm a 2:28:xx marathoner. How can I monetize my ability to sprint to the front of major marathons?
- John Hancock's blanket was more important than the American flag
- The Ryan Hall Story Really Pulls at My Heart
- Ryan Hall-- Nice Job Helping Meb Win; Rojo - Nice Reporting
Photos
Analysis
- Week That Was: Meb Has Won Boston, Emails From Meb's Brother, and Ryan Hall's Mom, Rita Jeptoo, Sub 5 Beer Mile, Annie Bersagel, Drake, Penn and More
- Four Thoughts on the Women's Race: Shalane's Bid for Glory, Jeptoo's Incredible Final 3 Miles, The 2:18 and 2:19 Clubs, and Desi Linden
- American Strong: The Untold Story of American Teamwork and How Ryan Hall Helped Meb Keflezighi Win Boston
- Dick Patrick - Meb Strong: How Meb Worked His Magic Once Again
- Three Thoughts About The 2014 Boston Marathon Field
Event Recaps
Interviews
- Jerry Schumacher Is Confident About Shalane: "I think she's fit and going to be in the game."
- Injury scares avoided, 38-year old Meb Kefelzighi will go to starting line healthy and dreaming big
- Serena Burla: "You can't take anything for granted in the marathon"
- Jeffrey Eggleston: "My best is 2:12 and I'm hoping to run substantially better if the conditions are right"
- Abdi tells non-believing reporter he wants to be on the podium on Monday: "Why not? l'll give it my best shot. I'm gonna swing."
- Nick Arciniaga Signs Deal With Under Armour - Says he's 'been feeling great' and is ready for 2014 Boston
- Brett Gotcher Talks Before the 2014 Boston Marathon: "I've done everything I needed to so I'm hoping for a good one on Monday"
- Ryan Hall Ready For Boston: US Star Is "100% healthy and really excited to run" - Calls The Last Two Years "the best two years of my career"
- Q&A with Brett Gotcher who is running Boston: "I actually feel like I don't have a good gauge of my fitness at all"
Event Previews
- Jerry Schumacher Is Confident About Shalane: "I think she's fit and going to be in the game."
- A Rejuvenated Desi Is Excited To Take On The World At 2014 Boston Marathon: "I've done everything I possibly could to put myself in a position for the win."
- Injury scares avoided, 38-year old Meb Kefelzighi will go to starting line healthy and dreaming big
- Ryan Hall Ready For Boston: US Star Is "100% healthy and really excited to run" - Calls The Last Two Years "the best two years of my career"
- The International 2014 Boston Marathon Women's Field
- Breaking Down The "Fastest Ever" Boston Marathon Men's Field #1 Through 11 - Which Of These Men Will Likely Crush The Dreams Of American Fans Once Again?