Boise to Boylston

2:09 marathoner and Tracksmith team member Mick Iacofano flew from Boise to Boston to race his first Marathon Major. With two flights and a 4:00 a.m. start to his travel day, dressing for comfort was a top priority to ensure he felt rested and ready to go on race day. On Marathon Monday, Mick went out with the lead pack and hung on to finish 17th overall and 6th American in 2:11. Not bad for his first effort on the world stage.

"Given multiple chances, I would run that race the same way every time," Mick wrote post-race. "I believe I can be a world-class athlete and that's who I need to race when I hit the road. While disappointed with the results, I couldn't be happier with effort.”

Across Country

Those who remember their days on the cross-country team, will likely also remember long hours on the bus to and from races. What is it about the fall and cross country in particular that conjures such nostalgia? This fall, we drove north to New Hampshire to revel in the memories.

It doesn’t require an artist's hand to paint idyllic pictures of the cherished memories of cross country. We box it up in clouds of breath, flushed skin, and mud-caked calves pressed tightly against a backdrop of emerald, rust, violet and gold. For all it invokes, you can’t help but admire cross country’s flair for the dramatic.