This really is the best day to live around here. I did a Marathon Monday post 2 years ago, which you can see here. It was scorching hot this year, almost 90 degrees, which is always a concern for the runners. We’ve gone to the Marathon in shorts & t-shirts (like today) and in winter coats and hats (in 2009) – you’ve gotta love the New England weather. Despite the heat, which I think impacted all the little ones in some way or another (Lila sobbed all afternoon that she missed the runners and wanted to go see them again – hello, 3 years old), we had a great time clapping and cheering on the runners.

Anyway! I just thought I would share a few images from today.

This first image makes me grin. I was bummed that I’d missed seeing Rick & Dick Hoyt this year – they’ve always been an inspiration to me, and I’ve been fortunate to photograph them two other times in my life. I thought I missed them in the chaos of looking out for all the kids that we were with. But in looking through the photos I took today, I noticed a familiar duo behind one of the State Police motorcycles – it was them! So while it’s certainly not the best shot of them, my heart is happy that I did in fact catch them this year.
The Elite Women
The Elite Men
When things start getting a little crazy…
We’ve already practically married these two off, but seriously, with the hand holding? At three years old??
I love this shot because it’s kind of reminiscent of one I took two years ago (last images from the post I linked above). Time flies!

A cause near and dear to my heart, for obvious reasons. My amazing cousin ran as part of the Children’s team this year, and when a woman handed me this balloon at the Marathon today, my heart soared. Cheesy, I know, but my life would be a whole lot different if it weren’t for this incredible organization.
Said amazing cousin I mentioned before. I couldn’t be more proud of this one right here!
And then my sister burst into the frame. If you know me, you know I’m cracking up, because of course that happened. I think it’s perfect like this. She’s run two marathons, and was especially concerned for everyone running in this heat, as she did in 2004 when temps were in the 80s as well. And yes, we both cried after she ran by.
Another Marathon Monday on the books! I can’t wait for next year.