I am a runner. And like most runners around the world, I aspired to run the Boston Marathon one day. Why? Because of its indisputable position as the world's oldest annual marathon and the fact that it’s widely regarded as the world's most prestigious road race. It’s the only major marathon where most runners have to achieve a target time in a prior marathon to qualify to apply to run the race. When I somewhat unexpectedly qualified in the 2008 Ottawa Marathon, I couldn’t pass up the chance to participate in this ultimate runners’ experience. And it was just that: a wonderful, gut-wrenching, emotional, roller-coaster of a race where we 26,000 runners gave our all – and a million passionate, cheering spectators repaid us with such overwhelming support that almost all of us crossed the finish line with ridiculous smiles on our faces and a knowledge that another Bucket List tick is in the bag… I crossed the line after one of the hardest and yet most exhilarating 3 hours 46 minutes of my life!
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Many thanks for sharing your experience with us. In the beginning Boston Marathon was a local event but now it is one of the most prestigious road racing events. Its fame and status attract runners from all over the world. Before participating into this event you have to qualify standard marathon course. I hope one day your dream will come true.
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