{"product_id":"boston-marathon-traditions-lore-9781467155977","title":"Boston Marathon Traditions \u0026 Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst run in 1897 as America's second and the world's fourth, the Boston Marathon attracts thousands thanks to its long and unique history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e What began as simple start and finish lines has grown to encompass a lavish colorful artistry. An athlete and cultural exchange program with the Ohme-Hochi 30K in Japan started with four-time winner Bill Rodgers in the 1970s. Artist Bobbi Gibb was the first female finisher of the race in 1966, and she was later asked to create her own statute along the route to commemorate the event.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Author Paul C. Clerici explores the history and iconic traditions of America's most famous road race. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781467155977\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160","brand":"Paul C. Clerici","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43624059011253,"sku":"9781467155977","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6f581d94-7fb2-46c0-b0f4-ff7a44deb0e3.jpg?v=1707799446","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/boston-marathon-traditions-lore-9781467155977","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}