Pat Connell shares with Dylan the vision that brought him to the Boston Marathon. From training details to personal inspiration, Pat breaks down what this run means to him. He talks about mental focus, playlists, and pre-race traditions. With support lined up at Mile 21, he’s ready to give it his all. A story full of drive, vision, and victory.
Pat Connell shares with Dylan the vision that brought him to the Boston Marathon. From training details to personal inspiration, Pat breaks down what this run means to him. He talks about mental focus, playlists, and pre-race traditions. With support lined up at Mile 21, he’s ready to give it his all. A story full of drive, vision, and victory.
0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo.
0:18 | Introduction to Pat Connell '25, a BC student and runner in the Boston Marathon.
0:33 | What inspired Pat to run the Marathon?
1:27 | What does Pat's training for the Marathon look like?
2:32 | Does Pat have any superstitions or traditions when it comes to running/running a marathon? What will you be listening to while running that day?
4:16 | What part of the marathon is Pat most excited about?
5:05 | Who will be cheering Pat on at Mile 21? Anyone that Pat would like to thank/shout out?
5:46 | What is the MEB Foundation?
6:39 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!