Boston Marathon
Join us for the social buzz on the Boston Marathon.
Women’s winner Sharon Cherop holds her trophy. (John Tlumacki / Globe Staff)
by Boston.com on Apr 16, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Happy Marathon Monday! Boston and surrounding towns celebrated the day by cheering runners who ran the 26.2 mile stretch.
The winners: Wesley Korir won the men's race with an unofficial time of 2:12:40, while Sharon Cherop won in the women's category with an unofficial time of 2:31 in this year's Boston Marathon. Other winners include Joshua Cassidy, who finished the men's race in 1:18:25, setting a world record. Shirley Reilly won the women's category in the wheelchair race in 1:37:36.
Are you on the sidelines? Who are you rooting for? Do you feel inspired? Send us your thoughts in the comment box below.
Follow this live blog for photos, tweets, and other updates of the sites and scenes along the route of the Boston Marathon.
For stride-by-stride Boston Marathon race updates, follow our race tracker.
Good luck to all the runners! >> Complete Boston Marathon coverage
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 8:26:44 PMMed tent folks starting to break down various sections as crowd dwindles #bostonmarathon -
by Chad Finn via twitter 4/16/2012 8:28:49 PMRT @king_kaufman: Congratulations to @sganim, but also to the committee for recognizing that her work was clearly deserving of a Pulitze ... -
by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 8:47:37 PM
Saw the Hoyts. My marathon is complete. #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/16/2012 9:03:12 PM. @Wesley_Morris trending on Twitter thanks to his Pulitzer win. Take that, #HeartbreakHill and watch out, #NiallHoranisHandsome -
by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:21:08 PM
Marathon finishers on Stuart Street just after 5pm #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday instagr.am
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:22:26 PM
Marathon finisher turning onto Stuart Street, 5:15om #marathonmonday #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:23:39 PM
All bundled up after finishing next to the Back Bay Hotel #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday instagr.am
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:25:33 PM
Taking a seat on Stuart Street after 26.2 #marathonmonday #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:31:24 PM
Some support on Stuart Street after a long day #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday instagr.am
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:33:40 PM
Member of Tufts Racing Team near Back Bay Station #marathonmonday #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 9:40:38 PM
Runners at rest on Stuart street after the finish #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday instagr.am
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 9:50:11 PMRT @UrbanRunr: But i have a nice shinny piece of metal now. #worthit -
by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 9:50:32 PMRT @simplydan: Thanks for the screams and the kisses from @TheScreamTunnel. You ladies made all the difference in the world! #BostonMar ...
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 9:54:08 PMThank you to all of the medical staff at the @bostonmarathon - we know how hard you worked today! www.boston.com @BostonDotCom
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 10:02:14 PMRT @wellesleyprobz: Any kissing photos today at the #BostonMarathon, ladies? Now, off to do all the homework we didn't do...#wellesleyco ...
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:21:17 PMFabulous photos of the #ScreamTunnel available for purchase: www.backprint.com
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:22:42 PMRT @davelein Upside of a ditched #bostonmarathon race plan: I spent a long time in the @ScreamTunnel. Great work, Wellesley.
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:22:56 PMRT @zoommiler: @TheScreamTunnel: Can't thank you enough. Had a really rough start, and was considering dropping out. Scream Tunnel got m ...
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:23:20 PMRT @simplydan: @TheScreamTunnel I was sure glad when it was over. :-) Thanks again for being there to spur us on, especially the girls f ...
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:29:20 PMRT @GmapPedometer: Hey @TheScreamTunnel ! Mile 12 was hands down the best! Only mile after 6 I was able to run without stopping! You lad ...
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:29:40 PMRT @pauldegnan: #thingsILearnedInBoston you can hear @TheScreamTunnel from a mile away!
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:30:20 PMIf anyone knows any runners from Tennessee, there might be a love connection here: boston.craigslist.org
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:31:51 PMAnd here's someone from Maine hoping to find a marathon missed connection: boston.craigslist.org
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 11:34:40 PMRT @JamieCoelho: Finisher!!!! #bostonmarathon twitter.com
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 12:22:24 AMHere's my in-depth analysis of Period 1: That sucked. #Bruins #Capitals
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by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/17/2012 12:25:55 AMRT @mattpep15: Marathon Day over at last. Great work by @stevesilva @GlobeChadFinn @GlobeGaryDzen and @zuriberry -
by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 12:26:51 AM"The Bobby Valentine Show?" Nope not about the TV show at all, is it NESN, Mr. Werner? #ripredsox
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/17/2012 12:37:48 AMAfter the Finish, Boston Marathon 2012 animoto.com #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 12:41:54 AMIsn't that Rich? #Bruins #Capitals @jeffisrael25
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 12:42:52 AMOh. Never mind. #Bruins #Capitals
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 1:06:55 AMHa! #Paille RT @Marc_Bertrand: Fribbles!
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 1:17:23 AMIn the wake of "The Bobby V Show" may we pitch to NESN, "Watching Grass Grow, with Dave Mellor."
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 1:43:41 AMOld men get it done. #rolston #Bruins #Caps
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/17/2012 1:45:03 AMA runner is looking for the #Wellesley woman he kissed: boston.craigslist.org
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/17/2012 1:47:04 AMStart of 3rd period in the 3rd game: first time Bruins have led in regulation in this series #bruins
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by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/17/2012 1:51:01 AMLove it. RT @mashable: Hilarious ESPN Ad Shows Why it Sucks to be Michael Jordan [VIDEO] - on.mash.to
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/17/2012 2:06:24 AM#%^* #Bruins #Capitals
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by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/17/2012 2:15:32 AMAlzner with the international symbol for crybabies directed at Lucic. That's gonna be on the replay loop. #bruins
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by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/17/2012 2:17:43 AM.RT @GlobeFluto: Selfish stuff by Lucic after whistle. Roughing double minor on PP. Completely unnecessary.
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by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/17/2012 2:18:06 AMChara. That slap shot is just too fast. #bruins
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by Chad Finn via twitter 4/17/2012 2:19:39 AMSheesh, Chara's shot on that goal was almost too fast for the slow-mo replay.
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by Chad Finn via twitter 4/17/2012 2:21:44 AMRT @GlobeFluto: Goal doesn't happen without Seidenberg pinch and screen. Another monster game from 44.