The Americans at Boston will be led by Mantz and Sisson—the two fastest marathoners in U.S. history. This will be the first time since 1978 that both American record holders will line up at Boston (and just the third time ever).

Nelsen says while recovering from surgery, the TV was showing the Boston marathon and that lit a spark in her soul.

LYNNFIELD — For Ally Milford, the Boston Marathon is far more than a race. It is a marker of survival, a thread that weaves through the most profound chapters of her life, and now, a celebration of coming full circle.

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It’s believed to be a first for the Boston Marathon to have all four defending champions, plus both American record holders on the start list.

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Six elite runners — including all four defending champions and two U.S. record holders — are entered for the 130th Boston Marathon from Hopkinton to Boylston Street.

The U.S. Polo ASSN. Palm Beaches Marathon kicked off at 6 a.m., taking runners through downtown West Palm Beach and serving as a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Over 7,000 runners from all 50 states and 12 countries are participating in the 26.2-mile Phoenix Marathon. The Dec. 13 event is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.

At 71, the former race director averages about 30 miles a week, running every day, no matter the weather. "I'd say about anywhere between 25 and 40 miles a week is safe," he said. Most of the runs will be about three to five miles at any pace easy enough to carry on a conversation.