Author Archives: Greg Hall
The 118th Boston Marathon Was About People — Just Like The 117 Before
The Boston Marathon is special for its steep history, its fabled point-to-point course, the many well-known landmarks along the route and the great runners who have worn the champion’s olive wreath. This Boston though, will be remembered for those who … Continue reading
The Boston Marathon Is Old, Stained And Unbreakable
I wrote and posted this column a year ago, following my experience at the 117th Boston Marathon. I hope you forgive me for revisiting this one. This one is special to me. ***** The finish line at the Boston Marathon is a … Continue reading
OTC: Rex Hudler’s “His Kind” Comments Inflames KK and Mad Jack / Nolan Ryan Likes Ace Ventura
“I respect a lot what (Jackie Robinson) did, uh, for his kind. But also how Branch Rickey picked the right guy.” Rex Hudler, Royals TV color analyst, in a conversation with Ryan Lefebvre prior to Wednesday night’s Royals game on … Continue reading
OTC: Fire-Throwing Ace Ventura Might Be Part Dragon? / Chiefs Draft A “Crasp Shoot”
“I have no explanation how a 5’11″ guy can command fire like this. I am left with one inescapable conclusion: Yordano Ventura is a Targaryen.” Rany Jazayerli, @jazayerli, Twitter GH: Ace Ventura might just have some dragon in him. Every … Continue reading
My Unscheduled Night In Hopkinton The Eve Of The @BostonMarathon #BostonStrong
I first posted this story after I ran the 2013 Boston Marathon. As I prepare to return to Boston this weekend with 36K other runners for the 118th Boston Marathon, I am remembering my adventure in Hopkinton the night before … Continue reading
