Runners to Follow at Boston Marathon 2024
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Whether they are elites, or part of a high-end field, anyone racing at Boston Marathon 2024 on April 15 is an exceptional runner. Simply qualifying for the race is an achievement in itself, with strict acceptance times for the entire field. We've selected a group of athletes from all backgrounds for you to follow on Strava and get a taste of this extraordinary event.
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Emma Spencer
Based out of Durham NC, software engineer Emma Spencer has competed in the US Olympic Trials and holds a PR of 2:37:05 in the marathon.
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John Korir
2x winner of the LA Marathon, Kenya's John Korir has scored podiums around the world. He holds a marathon PR of 2:05:01.
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Jenna Fesemyer
Paralympian, disability advocate, educator and community builder. Jenna Fesemyer represented the US at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics in the marathon, 5000m and 1500m.
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Rob Dalto
When Rob Dalto and his sister decided to try and finish all six World Marathon Majors in a single year, they achieved so much more than solely crossing the finishing line.
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Dakotah Lindwurm
US pro runner Dakotah Lindwurm has already qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. She is the 2x winner of Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota.
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CJ Albertson
From running 2:10:07 marathons to cross-country coaching Community College students, and from being a family man with two young kids to experimenting with fun training methods, CJ is a man of many talents.
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Tina Muir
GB's Tina Muir is a former elite marathon runner who is now CEO of Running for Real - and hosts a podcast of the same name.
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Aaron Pike
An exceptional athlete, Aaron Pike has competed in wheelchair racing at the Summer Paralympics (2012, 2016 and 2020) and biathlon / cross country skiing at the Winter Paralympics (2014, 2018 and 2022)
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Kimberly Yee
Nike Running Community Coach and Co-Captain of Old Man Run Club, Kimberly Yee is a New York-based runner whose mission is to inspire and build communities through running and movement.
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Cal Calamia
Cal Calamia broke new ground in 2023, becoming the first trans athlete to receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption to compete in male, nonbinary & open categories at USA Track & Field events. In November they won the non-binary division of the NYC Marathon.
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Nicole Winter
Running and fitness content creator Nicole Winter is a published author and popular running content creator based out of Austin, Texas.
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David Nilsson
Sweden's David Nilsson specializes in the marathon, and has competed at the World Athletics Championships and European Championships. He has a PR of 2:10:09.
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Audrey Gruber
Runner, content creator and influencer, Audrey Gruber documents her running journey on her popular TikTok channel.
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Sondre Nordstad Moen
Norway's Sondre Nordstad Moen is a 2:05:48 marathon runner who previously held the European Marathon record. He holds records across a variety of distances.
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Nick Arrington
When not busy being a stylist and reality TV star, Nick Arrington is running. He is one a select group to have completed all six of the World Marathon Majors
