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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)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 11: Running With The Best

At Boston, everyday runners cross the same finish line as the best runners in the world. (1m 22s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 12: The Story of Rosie Ruiz

A skeptical Kathrine Switzer interviews Rosie Ruiz in this archival footage. (3m 32s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 13: Hit The Road, Jack

Lace up your sneakers and hit the town, Boston­-style. (1m 58s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 14: Bill Rodgers Coasts In

Bud Collins interviews Bill Rodgers. (2m 49s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 16: Pace Yourself

An animated exploration of pace at the Boston Marathon. (45s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 15: Kenya Keep Up?

For the last two decades, marathon running has been dominated by athletes from Kenya. Why? (4m)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 17: It Was Almost Indescribable

Juan Carlos Gonzalez was yards away from the finish line in 2013 when he saw smoke. (4m 8s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 18: Before and After

After the bombs went off near the finish line in 2013, the marathon changed. (2m 59s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 19: Running For Those Who Can’t

Many athletes are running the Boston Marathon for someone who can't. (2m 9s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 20: Pain and Heartbreak [Hill]

It’s called Heartbreak Hill for a reason. (2m 40s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 21: Can't Stop, Won't Stop

After all that hard work, marathoners will push through anything. (2m 34s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 23: Love on the Run

The Boston running community is full of very cute couples who met because of it. (3m 23s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 22: A Little Help From My Friends

If you think running is a solitary sport, think again. (3m 20s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 24: The Zen of Marathon Running

Running changes you — usually for the better. (2m 16s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 25: And the Crowd Goes Wild!

Boston Marathon crowds are something else. (4m 16s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 26: Just a Little Further

You’ve run 26 miles, but you’re not done yet; that last .2 is anything but insignificant. (2m 48s)

2016 Boston Marathon, Mile 26.2: That's All, Folks!

As Bud Collins says, "keep on putting one foot in front of the other." (46s)