The Spirit of Boston: A Marathon Like No Other

This episode is brought to you by Zocdoc. Stop putting off those doctor appointments and visit http://Zocdoc.com/Sportly to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. It’s Marathon Monday in Boston, and we’re diving deep into the legacy of the world’s most iconic footrace. In this episode of Sportly, Kavitha Davidson breaks down what makes the Boston Marathon so special, from its historic first race in 1897 to the Wellesley Scream Tunnel, Heartbreak Hill, and the spirit of resilience that followed the 2013 bombing. The episode explores what it takes to qualify, how the race has evolved, and why it continues to hold a near-mythic status among runners. Whether you’re racing today or cheering from the sidelines, this one’s for you.   Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writers: Nicholas Black & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Suhasini Patni I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele   Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com.   Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!    Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts.    Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content.   You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [e-mail]   Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly   IG @immigrantlypods   Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production   For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [e-mail]       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices