boston Scenes from the 2021 Boston Marathon: Good Weather, High Security The Boston Marathon is normally held in April, but on this October day the weather felt similar. NBC Boston’s Eli Rosenberg moved through the crowd and talked to fans and loved ones, and one man who had completed the 26.2 mile race.
Nik Z We Interviewed a 7-Time Marathoner…While Running With the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and the Boston Marathon on Monday, LX News Host Nik Z left the studio on foot for this interview with Mike Brown, who has run 7 marathons. Brown couldn’t help but laugh as Nik asked his questions and quickly got a stitch in his side.
connect the dots Connecting the Dots From the Boston Marathon to Student Loans to Coffee What do the Boston Marathon, student loans and coffee have in common? A lot more than you may think. In this episode of “Connect the Dots,” NBC Boston’s Rob Michaelson takes a deep dive into the science of caffeine and how coffee gets Boston Marathon runners… moving. He also explores the theory that cutting back on a daily latte can...
Boston Marathon This Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Now Helps Amputees Get Prosthetics After Heather Abbott lost a limb in the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013, she had help of an $81 million victims’ fund to pay for multiple prostheses, which are not covered by insurance if they are cosmetic or not deemed medically necessary. Now her foundation is helping other amputees get special prosthetic limbs they can use to wear...
running If You Can't Run the Boston Marathon in a Pandemic, Is Virtual Racing the Next Best Thing? Running is often considered a solitary sport. But for many, the thrill of running comes from the camaraderie of training with a pack and feeling the support of crowds lining the streets of major races like the Boston Marathon. Can digital innovations like virtual racing fill that void? NBCLX’s Noah Pransky and NBC Boston explore the future of running...
Boston Marathon Boston Marathon Postponed Until September Over Coronavirus Concerns The iconic race will be held on Monday, September 14
