10 People You Should Be Following Before The Boston Marathon
We have rounded up 10 people who will be in Boston running and cheering so you don't miss any of the action.
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We are just days away from Marathon Monday and the excitement is palpable. We have rounded up 10 people from #TeamWR who will be in Boston running and cheering so you don’t miss any of the action on Instagram. If you’re in Boston this weekend, be sure to tag @womensrunningmagazine and #TeamWR on Instagram in your photos—you may see them on our website on Monday!
Neely Spence Gracey, @neelysgracey
The top American running in Boston, Neely will be running her first marathon EVER on Marathon Monday! Read our pre-race interview with her here.
Sarah Crouch, @SarahCrouch89
Sarah joins Neely as another elite American runner to toe the Boston start line. She won the Tallahassee Marathon in 2015.
Women’s Running, @WomensRunningMagazine
We will be letting you know when the gun goes off and are sharing Boston tips and tricks for first-timers and veterans alike all weekend leading up to the race!
Caitlyn Pilkington, @caitpilk
Our Women’s Running Web Editor, just touched town on the East Coast and is running her first Boston Marathon. Join us in cheering her on!
Jessica Sebor, @JessieSebor
Our fearless leader, Women’s Running Editor-in-Chief, will be in Boston to cover all of the action.
Courtney of Eat Pray Run DC, @EatPrayRunDC
Keep an eye out for the Women’s Running blogger who will be out there on course cheering for the runners! You can read her top 3 reasons she can’t wait to spectate here.
Michele Gonzalez of NYC Running Mama, @nycrunningmama
The Women’s Running blogger is running and it is her first marathon in seven years that she has trained for while working full-time. She is taking over our Instagram on Saturday, April 16, as she gets into town.
Kelly Roberts of Run, Selfie Repeat, @KellyKKRoberts
You know the Women’s Running blogger from her amazing gifs—and she will be in Boston cheering on runners. Kelly is also taking over our Snapchat (add womensrunning) and Instagram on Saturday, April 17, so follow along with her!
Sarah Canney of Run Far Girl, @runfargirl
The Women’s Running blogger will be racing Boston with #TeamStoneyfield. Keep an eye out for her on course!
Christy Turlington-Burns, @CTurlington
A supermodel-turned-activist, Christy is the founder of Every Mother Counts to raise awareness and fight for maternal health around the world. Look for her running out on the course at Boston and read our feature on her here.