Boston Marathon

In-Depth: How digital health is changing marathons

By Laura Lovett 03:17 pm April 20, 2018

Forty mph winds pelted cold rain against the runners as they approached the Boston Marathon’s infamous Heartbreak Hill. It was just before this mark that runner Courtney Duckworth’s eyesight started to blur. She couldn’t tell if her senses were warped from the terrible weather conditions or if it was something more serious. Living with Type 1 diabetes, she is used to keeping track of her health...

Official Boston Marathon running app helps anyone virtually participate in the event

By Aditi Pai 08:22 am April 1, 2014

Organizer of the Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association has created an app for the upcoming marathon, which happens in April. The Boston Athletic Association released iOS and Android apps that offer runners a way to participate in the marathon even if they aren't in Boston running in the event. The free app, called Boston Marathon World Run, was created created thanks to sponsorship...