What You Need to Know About the 2025 Boston Marathon
Even for runners who aren’t racing, it’s the greatest weekend in running. Here’s a rundown of who’s running, how to watch the race, and numerous pre-race events.
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Brian Metzler
Brian Metzler was the founding editor of Trail Runner. He’s also the author of several books, including “Trail Running Illustrated: The Art of Running Free” (2021) and “Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes” (2019).
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The Father of the Fastest Known Time
Legendary trail runner Buzz Burrell lived an adventurous life before helping turn the world on to the FKT
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