2013 - I never had to fight off any negative emotions. They just didn't stand a chance.

Michelle San Antonio

I usually can't wait to write a race recap, and my recap of Boston was of course going to be no exception. But circumstances have obviously changed.

Despite the emotional turmoil, though, I do want to get these thoughts down, because as time passes, I will forget some of the details - and I don't want to forget them.

I don't want to forget all the awesome and uplifting moments of the day, because that's what Boston is really all about.

Yes, in some ways it feels wrong to be recounting the good stuff when so many are hurting - and will continue to hurt for days and months and years. And I am in no way discounting that, or forgetting it.