... But she was pumped up, like others around her, queuing to start about 10:50 am. "Everyone's excited still. It's such an honor to be here, and it's such an amazing race. The crowds are unbelievable. It's like nothing I've ever run before, and this is my 7th marathon." ... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7MInkVwAEcoEx.jpg
As husband of a proud Torontonian, and dad to a dual-citizen toddler, I used a Canada mitten to keep my phone & recorder dryish after my pockets soaked through at the @bostonmarathon start. So I couldn't help but notice runner Ainsley Heyes's maple-leaf poncho and temp tattoo... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDOU0AErsav.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPU8AAmSay.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPVMAEU7BY.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KIbNVwAAP61u.jpg
As husband of a proud Torontonian, and dad to a dual-citizen toddler, I used a Canada mitten to keep my phone & recorder dryish after my pockets soaked through at the @bostonmarathon start. So I couldn't help but notice runner Ainsley Heyes's maple-leaf poncho and temp tattoo... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDOU0AErsav.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPU8AAmSay.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPVMAEU7BY.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KIbNVwAAP61u.jpg
As husband of a proud Torontonian, and dad to a dual-citizen toddler, I used a Canada mitten to keep my phone & recorder dryish after my pockets soaked through at the @bostonmarathon start. So I couldn't help but notice runner Ainsley Heyes's maple-leaf poncho and temp tattoo... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDOU0AErsav.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPU8AAmSay.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPVMAEU7BY.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KIbNVwAAP61u.jpg
As husband of a proud Torontonian, and dad to a dual-citizen toddler, I used a Canada mitten to keep my phone & recorder dryish after my pockets soaked through at the @bostonmarathon start. So I couldn't help but notice runner Ainsley Heyes's maple-leaf poncho and temp tattoo... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDOU0AErsav.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPU8AAmSay.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KLDPVMAEU7BY.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da7KIbNVwAAP61u.jpg
Less cowbell: Kathy Curry, a Hopkinton fixture selling hand-painted cowbells (add your name/your favorite runner's name at no extra charge) at the @bostonmarathon start, sold less than 1/4 her usual #. "I've never seen so few people at the start, ever." https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu6VwAAVyV_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu7VQAAYaWr.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu7VAAAb5QV.jpg
Less cowbell: Kathy Curry, a Hopkinton fixture selling hand-painted cowbells (add your name/your favorite runner's name at no extra charge) at the @bostonmarathon start, sold less than 1/4 her usual #. "I've never seen so few people at the start, ever." https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu6VwAAVyV_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu7VQAAYaWr.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu7VAAAb5QV.jpg
Less cowbell: Kathy Curry, a Hopkinton fixture selling hand-painted cowbells (add your name/your favorite runner's name at no extra charge) at the @bostonmarathon start, sold less than 1/4 her usual #. "I've never seen so few people at the start, ever." https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu6VwAAVyV_.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu7VQAAYaWr.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da68Zu7VAAAb5QV.jpg
(Sorry, that one was just my notebook — my phone is also worse for wear.) Take two, my notebook and me... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da63O_bVAAIDcMs.jpg
My notebook and me, after six hours at the @bostonmarathon starting line https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da62efaUQAAyPw0.jpg
Meanwhile, in a neat little case of symmetry, the @bostonmarathon starting line cleanup/dismantling in Hopkinton is mostly done by the time the elite runners reach Boylston Street. (And that’s @massbaybigs collecting all the clothing runners shed at the start.) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9zDUMAAo-2K.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9fnVQAE9PbV.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9THVMAUSNGS.jpg
Meanwhile, in a neat little case of symmetry, the @bostonmarathon starting line cleanup/dismantling in Hopkinton is mostly done by the time the elite runners reach Boylston Street. (And that’s @massbaybigs collecting all the clothing runners shed at the start.) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9zDUMAAo-2K.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9fnVQAE9PbV.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9THVMAUSNGS.jpg
Meanwhile, in a neat little case of symmetry, the @bostonmarathon starting line cleanup/dismantling in Hopkinton is mostly done by the time the elite runners reach Boylston Street. (And that’s @massbaybigs collecting all the clothing runners shed at the start.) https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9zDUMAAo-2K.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9fnVQAE9PbV.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6z9THVMAUSNGS.jpg
From one @Patriots fan favorite to another: Here’s Bruschi giving a shoutout to the @flutiefdn runners, including @DougFlutie himself, at starting line of 122d @bostonmarathon : “Have a great run, Doug ... Love you, buddy!” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUVVwAAc8hf.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUWUMAAWb5A.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUXUQAA5dcu.jpg
From one @Patriots fan favorite to another: Here’s Bruschi giving a shoutout to the @flutiefdn runners, including @DougFlutie himself, at starting line of 122d @bostonmarathon : “Have a great run, Doug ... Love you, buddy!” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUVVwAAc8hf.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUWUMAAWb5A.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUXUQAA5dcu.jpg
From one @Patriots fan favorite to another: Here’s Bruschi giving a shoutout to the @flutiefdn runners, including @DougFlutie himself, at starting line of 122d @bostonmarathon : “Have a great run, Doug ... Love you, buddy!” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUVVwAAc8hf.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUWUMAAWb5A.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Da6kvUXUQAA5dcu.jpg