Boston recap

by Nicole Bush

And just like that the Boston Marathon is over. I mean it took hours, but still.

It’s good to see Jordan Hasay healthy and kicking ass again. She ran her way onto the podium, getting third and running 2:25:20.

Here’s what she posted on Instagram following the race:

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Dad’s fist pump says it all 💪😊 3rd in @bostonmarathon today in 2:25.20. 3 marathons, 3 podiums. So grateful and blessed to be back after 18 months off with a stress fracture. Next up @chimarathon this fall! . . @nikerunning @oregonproject #bostonmarathon #nikerunning . . 📷 credit @dereklopez22

A post shared by Jordan Hasay (@jordanhasay) on Apr 15, 2019 at 11:22am PDT

And as always, it’s good to see Des Linden give a strong performance—5th in 2:27:00—even if she’s not at the immediate front. She continues to show up and show us what American distance running is all about: hard work, grit, confidence and the willingness to give everything a shot (and have a beer after).

The biggest story of the 2019 Boston Marathon, though, is on the men’s side, with Scott Fauble. He finished 7th and ran 2:09:09, which is a significant personal best and really fast. He ran 2:12:28 at the New York City Marathon in November of last year.

And even better, he took lead during the race and people lost their minds—rightfully so. He’s exponentially increased his chances of wearing a USA uniform in 2020.

This is what one of his sponsors, GU Energy Labs, had to say about Scott on Instagram following the race:

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That 👏 Just 👏 Happened 👏 Scott Fauble is one BIG STEP closer to representing the USA at the 2020 Olympics!⁣ -⁣⠀ He's NO LONGER under the radar. Marathoner Scott Fauble (@sfaubs) put in the work, bravely took the lead at mile 19, and charged to a stunning 7th place finish (and top American) at the 2019 Boston Marathon.⁣⠀ -⁣⠀ His time of 2:09:10 (3-minute PR at 4:56 min/mile) puts him on the list as the 8th fastest American marathoner… ever! 🇺🇸⁣⠀ -⁣⠀ Scott took the lead at 19 miles and didn't hold back. He made a bold move, and his grit and strength carried him through to the finish. With today's performance, Scott solidified his position at the top of American distance running, and he unlocked the qualifying standard for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo! We could not be prouder of you, Scott! (Now go get yourself a burrito or three 🌯🌯🌯)⁣⠀ -⁣⠀ Click the link in bio to read up on Scott's road to this incredible finish.⁣⠀ -⁣⠀ First 📷: @justinbritton⁣⠀ Second 📷: @rabbitwolfcreative /@ryan_sterner⁣⠀ -⁣⠀ #GUFORIT⁣⠀ #BostonMarathon⁣⠀ #Marathon⁣⠀ #FaubleIsFast

A post shared by GU Energy Labs (@guenergylabs) on Apr 15, 2019 at 11:03am PDT

I love a good distance running story. I can’t wait to follow what he does heading into 2020. Americans are getting especialy good at distance running and 2020 should be a very fun Olympics.

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