What makes Meb's win even better is...

[thom]

First, obviously it's the significance of an American winning Boston this year. I don't think he was even on the radar as a possible champ, but he knew he could do it. So he did.

For him personally, I think it's how far he came since NYC marathon this last fall. He had a really rough race and hardly finished. He ran with a semi-elite guy to the finish, and the guy wrote this beautiful story about it:

www.letsrun.com/news/2013/11/time-life/

Totally worth a read if you haven't.

[jordylee]

I remember this story, and its honestly what made me freaking adore Meb. He seems like such a humble, great, down to earth guy.

[no0b]

That is awesome.

[kams]

I remember this story and it is so beautiful.

[labbie]

I watched his post-win interview while eating lunch at my desk and when they played the national anthem I was SO choked up- what an amazing story and a wonderful ambassador for the sport, and for the US- go Meb!

[lovesherheels]

I love that article! It's so touching.

[G22]

I remember reading that article. Meb is my favorite elite runner, and he just keeps solidifying why.

[emjacobs]

“No,” he said. “Today is not about us. It’s about representing New York. It’s about representing Boston. It’s about representing the USA and doing something positive for our sport. We will finish this race holding hands.”

That is beautiful.

[chitownbelle]

I read this a while back and adored it. What a great day!

[moreace01]

Last year, Meb came and spoke to my marathon training group. He was so down to earth and funny (and also totally understood he was talking to a group of people semi-terrified of running their first marathon - and adjusted his talk accordingly). He really made a great impression on the crowd.

Congrats Meb!!!

[Deleted]

I'm a Meb fan girl, after reading that article above (I read it a while back) and reading more stuff today. I love his attitude.

[hannahb]

Love him. So happy he won

[sadlebred]

I'm watching some videos on youtube of his win. Wow!!!