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TRACK 55: From Heartbreak Hill to Boylston // Allie’s Boston Marathon Recap with Dan Foley!

TRACK 55: From Heartbreak Hill to Boylston // Allie’s Boston Marathon Recap with Dan Foley!

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Join us as Allie G shares her Boston Marathon experience - from race weekend prep to the final stretch on Boylston Street. The race comes into focus in the second half: seeing friends from mile 13 onward, getting a boost from her “pit crew” at mile 24, and closing it out with a meaningful finish line moment when Dan Foley hands her the medal.

This track gets into what Boston actually feels like on race day, along with practical takeaways for runners thinking about it.


In this episode:

  • ​Race weekend strategy: staying calm, gear choices, and managing nerves
  • ​The Boston start line: buses, waiting, and logistics
  • ​Course highlights, including Wellesley College and Heartbreak Hill
  • ​Crowd energy and seeing familiar faces along the course
  • ​Running a Boston PR and handling the final miles
  • ​Advice for first-time Boston runners: pacing, mindset, and preparation
  • ​A realistic take on the Boston community and its reputation
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