Category Archives: Greg’s Marathon Stories

My First Boston Marathon In 2011 Was Fraught With Rookie Mistakes

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Greg Hall

I originally published this story in April 2011 after my first of four Boston Marathons. I had lost track of this story and just recently ran across it as I was cleaning out my computer’s hard drive in preparation for … Continue reading →

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The 118th Boston Marathon Was About People — Just Like The 117 Before

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Greg Hall

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 →

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The Boston Marathon Is Old, Stained And Unbreakable

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greg Hall

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 →

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My Unscheduled Night In Hopkinton The Eve Of The @BostonMarathon #BostonStrong

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Greg Hall

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 →

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You Too Can Run Outdoors In The Winter / How I Battle The Cold Despite Being Old

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Greg Hall

In 1981 when I started running and racing in local 5K and 10K races, I took the winters off. It was cold in Omaha after Thanksgiving and no sane people ran outside on the snowy streets during the winter. Most … Continue reading →

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How To Survive KC’s TLC Groundhog Run / Or At Least Find Your Way Out

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Greg Hall

So you decided to enter Kansas City’s TLC Groundhog run this year for the first time? Or maybe this is your first time in a long time to chase Phil? I received an email from a reader last week asking … Continue reading →

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My Running Of The 2013 ING New York Marathon / It’s Back & Better Than Ever!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Greg Hall

Part I & Part II The voice over the PA on Staten Island spoke in French, Spanish, German and then finally in English. “Please be aware that urinating off the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is NOT allowed!” warned the faceless female voice … Continue reading →

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