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Apr 2025
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805. My 2025 Boston Marathon Weekend Rec...

ALI FELLER
About this episode

"I've tried to take on that mindset for the last few years at these races, of, 'How do I show up as authentically as possible, as the Ali I know I am and want to be, while having fun, while being professional… What does that look like?' And I feel like I kind of nailed it this time around."

There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I was one of the announcers at the Boston 5K, I hosted two panels and one live show, I was one of the race announcers at the finish on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter for the world feed broadcast. It was a fun, rewarding weekend that included quality time with my favorite people, my biggest live event ever, a million finish line hugs, a few too many after-parties, and so much more.

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In this episode:

  • Friday: the press conference, the Emma & Jess live show, the Shokz show, dinner at Saltie Girl (get the lobster roll!), a finish line dance party, and a New Balance party at Sweeney's (1:50)
  • Saturday: the 5K, the New Balance show with Heather MacLean, and the marathon relay at The Track (22:30)
  • Sunday: a windy long run, bottle decorating, a Newbury Street stroll, sound check, and a broadcast meeting (41:40)
  • Marathon Monday: all the stories from the finish line, including friends' finishes, pro finishes, Paul Revere, Des's final Boston, and the after parties (54:20)

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