TABORTALK BLOG
The first class to graduate under the shade of a huge tent overlooking our lovely waterfront, as well as the beneficiaries of a last lecture from retiring faculty member Bruce Cobbold for Baccalaureate, and a rousing Commencement Address by Dave McGillivray, Race Director of the Boston Marathon, the Class of 2014 went out in fine fashion.
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BU NEWS SERVICE
Arguably no one knows the Boston Marathon route better than the man who has directed the race for over 25 years and also ran the marathon 42 times--in a row. Ashley Davis sits down one-on-one with Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray to talk about the uniqueness of the 2014 marathon, the road to recovery from 2013 and Dave's special connection to one of the families affected by the marathon bombings.
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GARYCOHENRUNNING.COM
Dave McGillivray is Race Director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon and has been since 1988.
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SIPPICAN VILLAGE SOUP
MARION — Dave McGillivray told Tabor Academy’s Class of 2014 that when he first ran the Boston Marathon, at age 17, he quit after seven miles. He returned the following year only to stop again after several miles.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Bart Yasso of Runner’s World magazine declared this year’s Boston Marathon “the most significant marathon in the history of the sport.”
No pressure there.
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WCVB
NEWTON, Mass. — Newton North senior Nick Norwitz had his heart and mind set on running this year's Boston Marathon for nearly a year.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
On the morning after the Boston Marathon became a symbol of renaissance, its caretakers reflected upon Monday’s 118th running with a mixture of gratitude, relief and joy.
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WEEI
McGillivray breaks down the preparations for today's marathon and expresses no safety concerns surrounding today's event.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Jenny Johnson talks with Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray about today's race.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
HOPKINTON — Tens of thousands of runners streamed down the Boston Marathon course under brilliant skies today, while spectators grew hoarse cheering them on, in an old race with a profound new message of rebirth after last year’s deadly terror bomb attack.
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ESPN
In the weeks leading up to the 2014 Boston Marathon, Dave McGillivray was steeled with certitude and torn with indecision. As race director of the venerable, star-crossed marathon, McGillivray knew what he wanted. As the father of young children, he didn't.
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THE EAGLE TRIBUNE
Boston Marathon Director David McGillivray shares his thoughts on the organization, safety and importance of this year's Marathon. Check out this Friday's Eagle-Tribune for "Staying Strong", a special section featuring locals reflecting on both last year's and this year's Boston Marathon.
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MOODY STREET TV
David McGillivray is the race director for the Boston Athletic Association, he recounts his unique story of participating and directing the Boston Marathon for over X years. Dave discusses the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing tragedy and how the BAA has responded for 2014.
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WEEI, 93.7FM
Dave McGillivray talks with John, Gerry and Kirk about the preparations for the 2014 Boston Marathon.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray talks about what runners can expect when they arrive at the Boston Marathon start in Hopkinton this year.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray talks about what runners can expect along the Boston Marathon route this year.
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