In our first episode, we talk with Jack Fleming, CEO of the BAA/Boston Marathon. Among other things, we discuss:
* His history in the sport of running
* The spirit and tradition of the Boston Marathon
* Where Jack was, and what he did, during the bomb explosions of 2013
* The amazing 2014 Boston Marathon
* Eliud Kipchoge's appearance at Boston last April, 2023
* What happened when local police were called to confront a Black cheer group last April
* What Jack says to Meb Keflezighi every time he sees Meb
* Boston's famous/infamous qualifying procedures
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