On Saturday, 5 members of the NECC marathon team joined several other charity groups in a 17-mile training run along the Boston marathon route. We began at Mile 9 in Natick and ended at the finish line in front of the Boston Public Library. A few highlights:

• Michelle Richards, our fearless coordinator. Not only did she meet us at the buses to start and carry our bags on the train, but she also waited at the finish in 20-degree weather until everyone crossed the line. And to top it off, she treated us to lunch. Thanks again Michelle!
• Water stops. There is nothing better than not having to carry your own hydration. Thanks to the volunteers at all 4 water stops.
• Safety in numbers. Six bus loads of runners were on the route, so there were plenty of people to keep cars in check the entire way. There were more people out for this training run than at many races I’ve done in the past.
• Our team. Great spirit and attitude as always from Leon, Jen, Mark, and particularly Tom who I chased all the way to Boston.

Running on the route was fantastic. Hopefully we can do it a few more times before April 21.

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