I thought either my change to Direct TV was the reason for not finding Boston Marathon coverage OR that I was just an idiot. As it turns out, neither is the case. There was only live TV coverage for those in the Boston area. I’m appalled. Why do those who live in the Boston area need TV coverage when they can just walk outside and see the race?
Although BAA posted tweets regarding the race, I could not quell my disappointment. I can’t tell you how I look forward to this each and every year. Much like the Tour de France (TdF) is for cyclists, the Boston Marathon is HUGE for marathoners. But you can bet that OLN/Verses will have live coverage for the TdF. *sigh* [end rant]
Fortunately, destiny would be on my side. After posting a tweet of protest, I received a notification of a new follower. I checked out their tweets, as I always do, to be sure that they weren’t some freak case or SPAM artist. That was when I discovered their tweet regarding LIVE Boston Coverage on their site — for FREE!
I clicked over, carried my laptop to the bathroom and started getting ready for the day. The laptop got carried room to room as I continued to get ready.
I was quite bummed at the point where I had to leave in order to get YaYa to school I time but somewhat comforted that at least I got to see some of the race. I paused the live stream and hoped that I could resume watching when I returned home. I knew it was unlikely.
A short while later, I found myself unable to resist checking in on the race from my cubicle at work. My timing was beyond perfect. The women’s race was coming to a finish and the men’s was not far behind.
I was glued to the computer, clenching my fists, silently screaming “Go, Go, GO!” Both finishes were AWESOME! The women’s race was seriously close and the men’s ended with a record breaking finish.
I am now hovering on the ceiling with excitement. Big Sur is in less than a week and I am so PSYCHED!
Oh wow. What a finish, huh? Again. The women’s race, for the last three years, have been decided by a total of 6 seconds. And Cheriuyot was just stunning — he obliterated the course record.
Supposedly Universal Sports Television was to carry the race nationally. But…yeah…I just walked over to watch the race. I was almost under the Citgo sign in Kenmore Square, about a mile from the finish. I’ve got an interesting photo to post this evening…
Wha? Their was an Ironman today? How did I miss that? :-D
Julie, if it’s any consolation (and it’s not), OLN/Versus didn’t carry the TdF until after Lance began winning it (even in 99-00, the coverage was sparse). The race was going on for 90-some years – with plenty of US fans! – with only French coverage.
Happy taper for Big Sur!!
I was also glued to the computer and found myself caught up in the race. I would love to go just to be a spectator. :) Once the front runners were in, I kept refreshing the live tracker to see how my friends did. I was even cheering for them even though I couldn’t see them. My dog kept looking at, probably thought I was nuts!
I saw several folks wearing Big Sur back to
back shirts at the race, cool shirts. Boston College was off the charts, and oh yeah, I kissed a coed at Wellesley.