BOSTON MARATHON ~ APRIL 16, 2018

It was a cold and rainy day as runners took part in the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon on Patriot's Day, April 16, 2018. Crowds were lighter than usual, probably due to the weather, but got larger as the race went on.

YUKI KAWAUCHI IS THE FIRST JAPANESE MAN TO WIN THE BOSTON MARATHON SINCE 1987.

DESIREE LINDEN FOUGHT THE WIND AND RAIN ☔️ TO BE THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO WIN THE BOSTON MARATHON SINCE 1985.

MARCEL HUG (L) AND ERNST VAN DYK (R) FINISHED #1 AND #2 RESPECTIVELY IN MEN'S WHEELCHAIR DIVISION AT THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOTS DAY, APRIL 16,2018

TATYANA McFADDEN FINISHED #1 IN THE WOMEN'S WHEELCHAIR DIVISION IN THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOTS DAY, APRIL 16,2018

GEOFFREY KIRUI FROM KENYA, LAST YEAR'S WINNER, FINISHED #2 IN THE MEN'S DIVISION OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16,2018.

THE WET WEATHER CAUSED A WHEELCHAIR ATHLETE A PROBLEM DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018. HE WAS ABLE TO RECOVER AND GET BACK ON HIS WAY.

JOHN BROUGH, #221, FROM THE USA, PASSES BOB SPISAK ON THE HANDCYCLE AS THEY HEAD  UP COMMONWEALTH AVENUE IN THE RAIN AND COLD DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018.

KRISTA DUCHENE, F 18, FROM CANADA, MOTORS UP COMMONWEALTH AVENUE IN THE RAIN AND COLD DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018.

VEHICLES BLOCKED MANY MAJOR INTERSECTIONS IN NEWTON DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018.

MAMITU DASKE, F 7, FROM ETHIOPIA, MOTORS UP COMMONWEALTH AVENUE IN THE RAIN AND COLD DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018.

 THE RAIN AND COLD PROBABLY ACCOUNTED FOR A LIGHTER TURNOUT  DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018. AS THE RACE PROGRESSED MORE SPECTATORS TURNED OUT.

RUNNERS HEAD UP COMMONWEALTH AVENUE IN THE RAIN AND COLD DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018.

LIGHTER THAN NORMAL TURNOUT DUE THE RAIN AND COLD DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018. AS THE RACE PROGRESSED MORE SPECTATORS TURNED OUT.

RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS BRAVED THE RAIN AND COLD DURING THE 122nd RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON ON PATRIOT'S DAY, APRIL 16, 2018.

At the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street is a statue representing a man who has inspired more runners in the last century than any other. Entitled "Young at Heart," the monument depicts runner Johnny Kelley as a 27-year old winning his first Boston Marathon and at age 84 when crossing the finish line at his last.

121st RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON

On Monday, April 17, 2017 over 30,000 official runners participated in the 121st running of the Boston Marathon. These photos were taken in the City of Newton near Newton City Hall.

 Geoffrey Kirui, from Kenya, was the #1 men's finisher (in the middle)

Edna Kiplagat, from Kenya, was the #1 womens finisher

 Meb Keflezighi, (on left) from San Diego, a crowd favorite and past winner, 

runs his last Boston Marathon

Desiree Linden, from Washington, Michigan is a crowd favorite

Lauren Philbrook, from Auburn, Alabama, runs as if gliding on air

HERE COME DA BUS !!!

A bit of presidential politicking could be seen in Newton, MA this afternoon as John McCain’s daughter Meghan stopped at Boston College, one hour late, to visit with the Boston College Republicans, a student organization.
Meghan McCain (L) is greeted at Boston College by Michael Reer,president of the Boston College Republicans.
Meghan McCain (center) poses for a picture with seminarians from St. John’s Seminary (L to R) Ryan Rooney, Salvatore Circosta, Matthew Guidi, and John D’ Arpino.

Paul Loscocco, a state rep from Holliston and co-chair of the Mass McCain Committee, introduced Meghan.

Meghan McCain (right) poses for a picture with BC freshman Alex Heuer from St. Paul, MN.
The campaign bus was seen rolling down Comm Ave past Newton City Hall following her appearance.

ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT 2008 - KEITH E. JACOBSON