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2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 1: The Great Unknown

The marathon will always surprise you: There’s just so much that can happen in 26.2 miles. (2m 54s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 2: Why Bother?

After all, it’s a lot easier to just sit on the couch. (2m 59s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 3: A Tour Of The Course

Archival footage from 1979, in which Bud Collins narrates a tour of the course. (3m 27s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 4: Running Before It Was Cool

Running wasn't always popular: We talk to the people who did it before it was cool. (2m 48s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 5: The Story Of Bobbi Gibb

Last year, 45 percent of Boston Marathon runners were women. 50 years ago, there was one. (6m 52s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 6: ?The Best Marathon

There’s something special about the Boston Marathon. (2m 51s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 7: Because I Got High

Runner's high: fact or fiction? (1m 50s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 8: Johnny Kelley

Archival footage from 1979, in which Bud Collins interviews John A. Kelley. (3m 5s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 9: 80° With A Chance Of Snow

Runners talk about training through winter and the fickle nature of spring. (2m 10s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 10: K. Switzer Meets Her Nemesis

Kathrine Switzer interviews her one-time nemesis, race official Jock Semple. (1m 50s)