# #148 This was Boston Marathon 2026 | Runners disqualified?

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Podcast: [The Marathon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marathon-podcast-7264818)
Published: 2026-04-21T19:51:12+00:00
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## Resource

20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbOn this episode of The Marathon Podcast, we are recapping The Boston Marathon 2026, how Kristian did, and the elite field.What is the Boston Marathon weekend like? Why did some runners get disqualified? What can you learn from this year's race? And how did I (Kristian) do?Time stamps:00:00:00 – Experiencing the Unique Boston Marathon Weekend00:03:19 – My Boston Marathon Week: Wednesday & Thursday00:10:13 – Carb Loading Challenges and Expo Adventures00:21:01 – Unforgettable Community Shakeout Before Boston00:26:55 – Boston Race Morning: Logistics and Disqualifications00:39:17 – Pacing Strategy and Strong First Half00:45:20 – Energy from Wellesley to Heartbreak Hill00:50:33 – Conquering Heartbreak Hill to a New PR01:00:54 – Personal Insights on My Boston Marathon Performance01:04:00 – Wheelchair and Women's Elite Race Highlights01:09:00 – Men's Elite Field and Course Record Breakers01:11:44 – Gratitude and The Marathon Podcast's FutureFull video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@WarwickrunsFollow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runsMusic from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

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