I finished the Boston Marathon in 2014 and I turned 59 the next day!! To me it was the most important marathon in the US - taking back that day for Boston. I could not have done it without the Saturday coaching sessions and planned long runs and the fellowship provided by the Marathon Coalition. I have also worked with Rick privately and he encouraged me through a really bad cold that kept me in bed for two weeks, and a stress fracture in my toe about 6 weeks prior to the race.  
                                                                                     -- Laura Meyerson (2014)

I will continue to commit end enjoy all the facets of what the Coalition has brought to my life—friendship, running knowledge and improvement, helping others, the list can go on and on. It’s a blessing. 
                                                                         -- Penelope Hauck (2013 & 2014)


Running as a member of the Coalition was an absolute joy. Prior to joining the Coalition I was a solo runner. I now know the power in numbers. If I was having an off day, other runners were there to pick me up. If I wanted to challenge myself, or have a social run, there were runners of all levels to pace with. The sea of neon leaving the parking lot each Saturday morning was impressive! The actual runs were only a small part of what makes the Coalition so special. The pre-run gatherings, hearing from all of the charities and what they stand for, the other runners - some who are now friends for life, the coaching tips - whether in the group setting, in individual conversations, or during the run (my personal favorite), and the guest speakers. That is what truly makes the Marathon Coalition special.

                                                                                            - Todd Crozier (2014)

Charity runners finish at a higher percentage than any other marathon runner, and Marathon Coalition charity runners lead the way.  The Marathon Coalition manages to make the impossible possible, from the training to the the nutrition, to the mental game it takes, creating a family and a safety net and the loudest cheering section on the course along the way.  I went from never having run a mile to three years later having run two Boston Marathons (2012 & 2014).  Coaches Rick, Paul, and Greg put their faith in every runner, from novices to iron men.  They pushed me beyond any comfort zone I ever knew, and made me a marathoner … and a marathoner who raised more than $45,000 for uAspire and College Bound Dorchester, two nonprofits near and dear to my heart and theirs. 
                                                                  -- Laura Gassner Otting (2012, 2014)