They come from Seattle, Peoria, Des Moines and Dorchester to run 26 miles and 385 yards.
But ultimately at the Boston Marathon, the runners who make the first strides across the finish line are Kenyans.
It's a global race with an African face.
One of these years, that may change.
But today's Boston Marathon will belong to Africa.
In the men's division, the winner has come from Africa 16 of the last 17 tears.
In the women's division, the winner has come from Africa nine of the last 11 years.
Must be something in the water.
Or maybe the intense training.
Whatever it is, they sure can run.
Off they go.
Looks like a cool day. Maybe we'll see a record. Then again, to your point, they will be from Kenya!
Posted by: Sandy | April 21, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Yes. The Kenyans win here in Chicago as well. Really only a matter of _which_ Kenyan.
Posted by: Cyn | April 22, 2008 at 12:17 AM