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Participants of the 130th Boston Marathon embraced the cold temperatures, finding them ideal for running. Many runners, including first-timer Jenna Larsen from Utah, expressed gratitude for the cooler weather.
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It was a brisk start to Marathon Monday but nothing participants of the 130th Boston Marathon couldnāt handle.
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Most competitors tell Boston 25 News, that the cooler temperatures are ideal for running a marathon, although some were chilly leading up to the race.
Runner Jenna Larsen came all the way from Utah for her first ever Boston Marathon.
āItās kind of cold, but Iām grateful that itās not hot,ā Larsen said.
Runners started dropping off personal belongings around 5:30 Monday morning at the corner of Boylston and Berkeley Streets before taking busses over to the start line in Hopkinton.
Mike Brooks said heās been volunteering for the marathon for the last 18 years.
āThis is my favorite day of the year, it brings the best out of the city,ā Brooks said. āThereās such a buzz in the air, Iāve heard so many personal stories through this race and I found personally, it has brought the best out of people.ā
Clark Larsen, also from Utah, said heās looking forward to seeing fans cheering on all 33,000 marathon participants.
āIām excited for the crowds, Iāve never ran a race like this where there are spectators the whole way, so I think that will be exciting,ā Larsen said.
Nizar Nayani is from Houston and is running his second Boston Marathon.
Nayani said itās an honor to be able to run 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.
āIf I can qualify myself to run every year, I think thatās my wish. I think that I have achieved everything in life. This is big getting to Boston,ā he said. āItās very big, itās very emotional, itās not easy but itās amazing to be a part of the Boston Marathon.ā
Nayani said itās emotional because of all the hard work and sacrifice needed to qualify for the race.
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The 130th Boston Marathon is a historic event, marking over a century of this prestigious race that attracts thousands of runners from around the world.
Most runners found the cooler temperatures ideal for marathon running, with many stating it was preferable to hot weather.
The defending champion of the Boston Marathon is John Korir, who set a course record during this year's race.

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