Running The Boston Marathon 2024 (Hard Day At The Office!)

It's Mary's turn! The video you've all been waiting for. Mary's experience of the Boston Marathon 2024. In the heat and hills it's time to see what Mary can do.
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[@crunchyhobgoblin258]

Congratulations ❤ Mary. I'm an obese 40yr woman who has signed up for Paris 2025 . You and Courtney Dewalter are my inspiration ❤❤❤

[@robiniddon7582]

Brilliant! Mary you are in the same sentence as Courtney Dewalter and well deserved too. Enjoy the R&R both of you.

[@jennierayner2152]

guys i just want you to know that, right after watching this video, i went and registered for the Sydney City2Surf in a more ambitious start wave than i was planning, i am slightly scared but the two of you have inspired me to dream big, with the knowledge that even if it doesn't work out on the day, the journey itself will be worth it. big congrats, Mary, what an epic effort and a great run, and onwards and upwards to Chicago!

[@jenniferswicegood4455]

Mary, a big Congrats on a really hard and hilly course. 3:24 is a fantastic time, and just a minute off your PB. You should be very proud. Thanks for keeping it real. Paul

[@thegallopinghousewife]

Awww that was incredible and probably even more inspiring than a ‘good’ day. We can all keep going when we’re feeling great - it’s much harder to not just stick with it, but still have a positive experience when our legs (and ticker) don’t show up. You’re a super star.

[@RobE8475]

Inspirational. You two are definitely entering YT running royalty status!

[@Bwebber99]

Thank you for posting the video Mary, 3:24:48 is still an awesome time, hoping to see you in Chicago.

[@peaoat3608]

"They keep taking my money" 😄

[@ewazych4841]

Mary you are AMAZING!!! You’re such an inspiration to all the women our age, showing us we can become great runners ❤

[@mikedickerson3944]

“It’s Mary Bridges! Go get him [Ben]. I’m putting that in the comments.” @6:26 Glad to have put a smile on your face. Recognized you by your distinctive gait. Like you, I survived Boston and am racing Chicago. Let’s kick some ass and 🙏🏼 for good weather. Ironman training in the interim.

[@kophotography895]

Just done London Virtual 26.2 miles ✅ #messyhappy inspired

[@jellyabramovic2473]

You've done yourself proud. So very happy for you! Enjoy the down time. BTW, what does "unstructured" off time look like for you? Just throwing the question out to the community as well...

[@dwb5043]

A BQ at Boston is always a great accomplishment.

[@ians3983]

Great video Mary I've just run my first marathon today here in Scotland at 67.......5 hours 8 minutes, the hardest thing I've ever done was great but so tough, I can honesty say it's also the last 😊

[@mikestevenson1334]

Fantastic result, Mary! So happy you and Ben got to run it after all of your training =D Both of you showed us the power of a strong mind getting you through a tough race. Rest and recovery time :D

[@potblack7951]

‘3.25 and it wasn’t my day’..🤣🤣..a lovely lady achieving a wonderful thing..good luck to ye both

[@user-mk2om4wy5s]

Ben and Mary love your content. The training tips are excellent and you are so positive. Thank you for helping me with my goals!

[@NR-bx6rm]

Well done Mary! Very inspirational and very relatable to the realities of running. It's something we can all be proud of no matter how it goes on the day.

[@tammymavery]

Boston is sneaky. That long wait at the beginning makes it so tough to do your best race.

[@kellyseed8828]

I always tear up seeing you reach these amazing milestones. So looking forward to Chicago. Congratulations

[@juliemckie72]

Amazing how you pushed on Mary, so inspirational 🎉

[@EdwinSlabbekoorn]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀👍🏻❤congratulations 🎉💪🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏅

[@nberkel]

What an inspiration! Loved and hated the race at the same time, mostly love though haha

[@PeterdeRooij]

"What a race" is right! In so many ways. Congrats - you battled out an amazing result, for feeling flat, on a warm day and a tricky course! FWIW, I ran it too, sounds like a very similar experience. Hard work, 4 min behind you half way, 8 min at the finish with an empty tank. Same response - mostly proud, and I *loved* it. (Plus by far the worst DOMS I've ever had.) Enjoy the break and the following Chicago training!

[@Frozen_Alive]

This is really inspring. I used to be able to run distances of a half marathon on a weekly base and fell into depression after I lost my beloved grandma 3 years ago. I gained about 33kg (~72pound) and try to fight my way back to the level I used to be. To push me, I set my goal to run a marathon here in germany next year. Hopefully I'll make, right now everything feels heavy but my granny wouldn't want me to give up. :'3

[@al.hall7]

Watching your daily blogs leading up to the Boston Marathon has been so inspiring for me, keep up the great work!

[@rebeccasteinberg8239]

Mary, You did so well.! Every single marathon is so different. It's never ever easy - Ben's words. The bigger picture, marathon training builds you up mentally and physically but as Ben has said the day doesn't always reflect that. I know for you both Marathon PBs are important goals but the growth really is something that is for life and you are still on that journey. No one can take that away from you! One of your many fans who know how much more you are than 'just' the day itself. Enjoy the break and recover.

[@Devonrunner]

Congratulations Mary, it was a tough race. I was right behind you @9:45 the guy with the union jack sweatband. Didn't realise it was you otherwise I'd have said hello. In my own little pain cave at that point 😂

[@mjt6136]

Nicely Done Mary. You have incredible drive and will power to see the race through. You're an inspiration. Godspeed.

[@nathalieasselin2251]

Great job Mary 🎉as you said it was not what you expected as a result, but it’s about the whole process. And seeing someone with your strength when it’s not going as planned is really what inspires others to not give up. Hope you both enjoy a very well deserved rest. 😊

[@christinaclementson]

You looked so strong Mary! A superb run on a tough day. Another great video (I actually enjoyed the time lapse at the end 😉😉) Enjoy some well deserved rest xx

[@abbyschwendler1107]

You're an amazing, beautiful and talented woman. Bravo - thank you for being an inspiration to so many

[@sandratormey5343]

Fabulous achievement Mary, Boston is not a flat course so to come close to your PB is amazing. I have Berlin in September I’m so excited and I want to do a good time! I know I need to adhere to a more structured plan and work more on speed drills. Enjoy your rest and good luck in Chicago

[@veromikes]

Watching this before my 10 miler at Run Disney

[@latebloomerrunner]

SO PROUD OF YOU, MARY!!! My day out there was quite grueling as well. But, it’s all about making it to the finish line, isn’t it? I love your channel. You and Ben are super awesome people!!! ❤❤❤

[@clairefortier9738]

I feel like one minute off your PB is good! Your obviously doing something right 👍

[@TRUc972]

Well done Mary (and Ben). I saw you had your trainers round your neck before the race. What did you have on your feet beforehand and what did you do with them when you changed to your trainers?

[@superwaynem]

Congratulations 🎉 and thanks for sharing this incredible journey. 😊

[@Fumikummi]

You are so inspiring guys!!! Ran my second ever marathon last week - wanted to finish in 3:20 - finished in 3:28 but I see the progress! You guys give such great advices but also attitude- thanks so much for all you are doing!

[@lazzaboyman8003]

Great video Mary and given how you felt a fantastic time. Onwards always!

[@neilkearney6822]

Congratulations! 3:24 at Boston is incredible!

[@peelman12345]

Mary that is amazing. Yes and sometimes only a cold beer will do lol Massive kudos to you and Ben 👍🏼🍺

[@clairhardywynn5620]

Absolute stellar performance Mary, to push as hard as you did knowing u wasn’t feeling ur best, shows true grit and pure determination and is testament to your strength of character U R AWESOME the end - massive congratulations Mary - bring on Chicago 🙌🙌🩷

[@LifeBeautifulMess]

Great job Mary! You've completed what others only dream of.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Great job for both of you! Huge congrats for sticking out the hard day at the race! So motivational and inspirational to keep on pushing through! It has got to be so hard on the legs to run an international race with the trip over and all! Ugh! I can't imagine!

[@RachelBurton]

Well done! I loved watching this film, loved seeing the race from a runners point of view, and I loved your attitude to the experience. Especially when it didn’t go as well as you hoped. Thanks!

[@TheCarnivoreRunner.]

Well done, Mary,

[@jonathanwatkins447]

Well done. Incredible in that heat. What a fun week for you guys.

[@sandrasloanfrederick1587]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This was my 1st Boston Marathon & your video helped me relive the experience. BTW you're amazing for being able to run the marathon all while videoing.

[@timtrenholm3698]

You both had great Bostons! I can't wait to potentially meet you both when I run Chicago this fall as well.

[@TheStrolchy75]

This Video is so beautiful 🫶

[@maxashfordeagland1106]

Love your channel, so inspirational, amazing results 🎉 both of you. Enjoy a good rest now and recovery, before moving onto the next challenge 😊

[@kimdecker8901]

Mary, you amaze! I don't know how either you or Ben can RACE a very warm Boston AND document the process--with a smile on your face--at the same time. It just seems so insurmountable to me, and the fact that you two...well, surmount it is further proof that you're runners down to the yolk. I love watching it! Onward to Chicago!

[@frankshorter449]

Way to go Mary! Great video. Fantastic run time. Good for you.😀

[@marciahess9914]

You and Ben are both inspirations. 1 foot in front of the other you did an amazing race both of you.🎉

[@katiespreadbury]

Congratulations Mary that’s an incredible result 🥰 well done!

[@overmyheadphotography6186]

Wot a story brilliant 👍

[@missingmimic]

Mary you were amazing, your running inspires me constantly 🎉

[@JBIRDRN8]

Congratulations Mary! You did amazing! Looking forward to watching you and Ben in future races!

[@LukasFichtner]

100 Mary. Awesome that you kept pushing too :)

[@sun.2801]

Congratulations, Mary! That was a terrific effort in tough conditions. Hope to see you both in Chicago!

[@philipwilliams8525]

Mary who would have thought… a KZbin Ledge! Loved the video huge congrats on the race 💪💪 … Ben you officially have competition for the spotlight #100ksub

[@CliveWalker]

Great video. You're very hard on yourself. A minute outside PB is a great achievement imo.

[@simonhodgson4941]

Congratulations Mary and Ben on an Amazing video. I love watching your excitement Mary at being part of the iconic race. Your efforts were fantastic. All the best. Xx

[@lourdesgallegos7508]

Mary, you are amazing… Your positivity, even though you weren’t feeling your best, is so inspiring!

[@pengz6602]

U guys are inspiring, keep up the great work

[@mad8298]

Great job Mary!! Not only on the video, but more importantly on your race. Boston is a tough one to PR/PB if you have run any number of marathons before and you were really close to yours. Hats off to you for pushing on and getting another BQ. I just ran London and had a bad day, but I running Chicago as well and look forward to hopefully seeing you there. Rest up and enjoy your nonstructured running for a while.

[@perfidy1103]

That opening monologue was excellent. Really inspiring for someone (me) who's training for a potentially quite ambitious goal in September and dealing with doubts.

[@annmairelyons7294]

Congratulations Mary unreal 🎉🥳

[@emvikk]

Amazing job, Mary!!!!🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏 I love that you made it a priority to enjoy the race, even though it was a tough one. I'm also prepping for an October marathon, so it'll be exciting to see how you, guys are preparing😍 Congraaats to Boston🎉🎉🎉

[@Jenster-fe8kn]

Fabulous running by both of you, but special congrats for Mary only just missing a pb on a tough day💪. Too be honest I have qualifying times for most of the majors, but simply can't justify the expense when there are plenty of other lovely marathons in the uk and around Europe. Looking fwd to seeing your journey to Chicago 😁👏👏

[@SharaRuns]

Boston was a hard day at the office. My partner ran it and found it so hard with the hot weather. Congratulations! Great time.

[@shannonpitonyak9771]

Fantastic time🎉 I’m sorry you didn’t feel better. You did so well!!!

[@jocampbell1177]

Oh My Goodness! What a race. Congratulations, so inspirational. Well done!❤

[@victor.v23]

Hey Mary - Great race, and congrats on such a hard day! Also, thanks for capturing the hare flag at min 4:32. I've been looking around at different Boston recaps, and this is the first one where I've seen it recorded.

[@definit1on119]

Let’s go 💯 K! You guys are awesome!

[@julietaandr]

Congratulations!! You’re both incredible!!

[@ravivem]

Congratulations Mary. Amazing result as well.👏👏👏

[@wastrelsbeginnings9992]

Thanks for being a beacon of positivity in the online landscape. This channel's content has really encouraged me to get off my arse and run. I am very grateful!

[@wilmertsch]

Job well done, congtats Mary!

[@TashsTravels]

Amazing effort Mary, look forward to hopefully seeing you in Chicago!

[@kellym3367]

Congrats Mary!! Your accomplishments are amazing.

[@SBoots29]

Fantastic Mary. Chicago here you go. Crush it. Now it's the time to move out negative thoughts. The body can do it.

[@boydie71]

Incredible running Mary. Well done 👏 👏

[@AimeeandApollo]

Mary I've watched you n Ben since all your muddy runs with Winnie in the UK! You're both such incredible runners! I'm hoping if I keep chipping away at my time one day I'll get to Boston. Thanks for sharing and being real, showing it is hard and its not always PBs. Congratulations to you both amazing times xxx

[@scullgirl5069]

Fabulous effort Mary, well done 🎉🎉🎉 Your love of running shines through, and your grit and determination serves you well 😊

[@marlenatopple8472]

Absolutely awesome. Congratulations!! I just loved hearing all about your incredible experience and achievement. I can’t help feeling guilty that you are using precious energy and head space to narrate and film this video that is taking away from your running. You are so inspirational. I will use your grit and determination to motivate me to do better with my training. Xx

[@oliverkuhne5520]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch aus Deutschland. Toller Lauf, super Zeit und wie immer ein inspirierendes Video. Danke ❤!

[@vsaizr]

Amazing effort and great time! Very good video and really well done on a very tough day 🥵 Was great meeting you and Ben 🫶 you’re a star !

[@f3penang287]

Mary, you’re awesome.

[@davidhayward1261]

Well done Mary. Looks amazing 🏃‍♀️💪👍

[@willtisdale9899]

Loved this video, especially the shots of the pre-race buildup. Congratulations on an amazing time!!!

[@TarkanBeldag]

Congratulations, a great result, come to the Istanbul Marathon in November

[@WorldT]

congrats on your Boston marathon adventure, well well done!

[@lauseba6990]

Congrats Mary!!!

[@pastorelliromain2780]

Well done Marry!!

[@kieronturner2667]

Well done Mary. What an mazing race and finish time. Inspirational stuff 😁👋👋

[@helenwoollven3116]

Fantastic running Mary, you are an inspiration ❤🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@parmeshmoodley5514]

Well done Mary amazing🎉

[@tanbafootballfc]

Great time. At 1;38 on the half I wondered if you'd hold it. I think you've both travelled long and been busy. Potentially taking a toll

[@jaew000]

such a grinder! way to go, on to Chicago!