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Boston Marathon 2009 - Complete Coverage

The 113th Running of the Boston Marathon provided two significantly different races, but both were fantastic and provided a different storyline than we've seen before. The men and women approached the race differently: the women with caution and the men all out without abandon. We thought at one point the men might catch the women - wouldn't that have been something? But the redemption for the men's champion and the sprint for the women gave us two stories that we will tell for years.

The Elite Race Post-Race/Race Recaps Post Race Articles: The Men's Race The Women's Race And, if you want to experience the mile-by-mile excitement, read our during-the-race coverage: Live Coverage - As It Happens Race Preview Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot will go for his fifth Boston Marathon victory and a record fourth in a row. Several other top men from 2008 have returned to try to disrupt his attempt, and American Ryan Hall will be making his Boston debut after an impressive performance at the 2008 London Marathon. In the women's race, Dire Tune will defend her title against 2007 winner Lidiya Grigoryeva and up-and-coming American Kara Goucher. The Marathon Preview Previous Head-To-Head Performances/Meetings Some of the top runners at the Boston Marathon have met before at various marathons. See how they have performed against each other with our head-to-head display and make your determinations for the race. Previous Elite Head-To-Head Performances Athlete Bios Here we've provided more detailed information about which athletes to watch. Who are they, where did they come from, why do we expect them to contend in Boston? These men and women are proven winners - some of the ones we'll expect to stand on the podium - anything can happen - but expect these athletes to factor in the mix - why? Americans | Defending Champions | Ones to Watch    Boston Marathon Interactive Pace Calculator Our interactive Pace Calculator provides split points and times based on even pace or pace adjusted for the hills. It also provides time-of-day information so spectators can find and watch their favorite runner on the course. The Boston Marathon Pace Calculator/Guide    The Boston Marathon Course Want to experience the Boston Marathon firsthand? One intrepid marathoner ran the 2006 Boston Marathon with camera and digital recorder at the ready. Over 200 photographs and a dozen interviews will let you feel what running a 2:48 Boston Marathon is like, without all the winter training and muscle soreness. Boston Marathon Course - From the Inside

Video Features We've ferreted video footage that will help you prepare for the 2009 Boston Marathon: athlete interviews, recaps of past races, inspirational stories, historical footage, even a course tour... Video Introduction Athletes History The Course Interviews Inspiration    What Others Are Writing... We're not the only ones covering this prestigious race. Check out links to press releases and news articles not written by the MarathonGuide.com staff, but hand-delivered to you anyway. Boston Marathon Press Releases Boston Marathon News    Read All About It... Boston may have written the book on the modern-day marathon, but here are some books written about the Boston Marathon. Boston Marathon Books    Past Years... It's not quite 113 years, but MarathonGuide.com has been covering the Boston Marathon since 2001. Our past coverage can tell you at which mile runners make their moves and who has been successful - and who has failed - in past races. Boston Marathon 2008 Boston Marathon 2007 Boston Marathon 2006 Boston Marathon 2005 Boston Marathon 2004 Boston Marathon 2003 Boston Marathon 2002 Boston Marathon 2001