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It’s Not A Race, It’s a Marathon: Expectations Vs. Reality of Marathon Monday

Cameron Walker • October 31, 2021

Marathon Monday is a Boston College tradition like no other. To be brief, it’s a day that captures the “highlight reel” of all the other BC traditions: think the chaos of a tailgate combined with...

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 18

Opinions • October 17, 2021

Thumbs Up Marathon Monday:What’s better than a long weekend? A long weekend with a marathon hitched on the end! Maramon, as it’s affectionately referred to on Herrd, is the only day Boston College...

Girl on the Run, Rayball Empowers Young Women

Julia Perry • April 14, 2019

“Being able to do this for girls, so that these girls get to have this experience that I was able to have, has been so impactful for me and my own running career and my life,” Rayball said. “It’s for me, but it’s bigger than me.”

Spellman Stays Boston Strong, Runs in Name of Mass General

Isabella Cavazzoni • April 13, 2019

“So 2013 just has this whole like Boston Strong, Boston pride thing,” Spellman said. “I was like, ‘I want to be a part of this. I want to run the Boston Marathon someday.’

Mindful of Boston’s Past, Mikkelsen Supports its Next Generation

Grace Christenson • April 8, 2019

“I remember seeing all of the memorials and things that were still set up around the finish line [after the Boston Marathon bombing]. I thought that was very meaningful and showed the community around the marathon,” Mikkelsen said.

Fleabag Improvises Clever Comedy at ‘Spring Big Show’

Kaylie Ramirez • April 22, 2018

My Mother's Fleabag improvised hilarious jokes about orientation leaders, Book of the Month Club, murderers wielding belts, and more at their 'Spring Big Show' on Saturday, April 21.

Inspired by Survivors, Bellantonio Competes for Kids’ Camp

Colleen Martin • April 15, 2018

“You kind of have to remind yourself that it’s only temporary.”

Big Brother Brian Gong Sprints for Sister

Brooke Kaiserman • April 15, 2018

Though he had never considered himself a runner, Gong decided to begin training for the Boston Marathon after being introduced to Brittany Loring, CGSOM ’13, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings.

After a Few Strokes of Luck, Evelyn’s in the Running

Colleen Martin • April 14, 2018

“I think that prayer had a lot to do with it,” Rakowsky said on her training and fundraising for the Marathon.

First Stop Marathon, Next Stop Malaysia

Colleen Martin • April 13, 2018

After the tragic loss of one of her teammates on her high school soccer team, Lori Niehaus has carried the number 11 with her in all athletic endeavors, and will continue to do so on Monday.

McKeon Steps Forward in the Face of Tragedy

Jack Miller • April 12, 2018

“After every run, Jack says, ‘Thanks, you really pushed me!’ Or ‘I don’t know how I would have done that without you!’ In reality, it was always Jack pushing me to be a faster runner, or to be more mentally tough," said friend-turned-personal trainer Julia Olson, MCAS ’19.

Making Marathon Monday Musical

Emily Himes • April 8, 2018

In anticipation of Marathon Monday, many people are getting outside and running. Here are a few songs to put you in the exercise spirit.