On this special edition of RunCenter presented by adidas, Toni Reavis brings you the latest Boston Marathon news from the Towne Stove and Spirits on Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay. On today’s show, the Friday before Monday’s race, Toni talks with Boston Marathon historian Tom Derderian, Carrie Tollefson catches up with a few Boston qualifiers and Mario Fraioli interviews defending champion Geoffrey Mutai.

FILED UNDER: Boston Marathon / Video TAGS: Boston Marathon / Carrie Tollefson / Geoffrey Mutai / Mario Fraioli / RunCenter / Tom Derderian / Toni Reavis

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