""It's a great day, to be honest with you. A lot of energy from the [time] you get up. Streets are packed. People are drinking - coffee - early, and everybody's excited. It's a special day for all of us, and we enjoy it.""
""There's a lot of different stories behind every runner, right? You've got the elite ones. They're going to do what they do. They're going to sprint for 26.2 [miles], but the rest of us kind of like, there's a reason we're running that day, and just looking around like - Wow, this person is doing this. How? Everybody has a motive and a story behind it, it's pretty cool.""
""Monday marks the 13th anniversary of David Ortiz's famous 'This is our F****** City' speech at Fenway Park - a rallying cry to a hurting community just five days after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.""
Alex Cora has spent 11 years participating in Marathon Monday, appreciating the energy and excitement it brings to Boston. He acknowledges the significance of the marathon, reflecting on his own experiences as a runner. Cora emphasizes the diverse motivations behind each runner, highlighting the community's resilience, especially in light of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The Red Sox honor this day with special jerseys, reinforcing their connection to the city and its spirit of unity and perseverance.
Read at Boston.com
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