A punishing slog in harsh weather

This year?s unforgiving conditions made the 2018 Boston Marathon a gantlet of biting rain, buffeting headwinds, and dispiriting cold.

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. Runners step in a puddle as they cross the finish line. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. A runner is helped across the finish line by a Boston EMT.Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston, MA--4/16/2018-- Yuichiro Hidaka kicked his heels as he approached the finish line of the 122nd Boston Marathon. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: Reporter:

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. Runners being treated in the medical tent at the finish line. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER HOPKINTON, MA - 4/16/2018: L-R Payton Richard (cq) and Lila Harber (cq) calling it a day and a rough one at that for these two business women selling lemonade then changing to hot chocolate all done for charity near the Boston Marathon Start...bad waether cut down

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Newton, MA- April 16, 2018: Spectators cheer the members of the elite field on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 16, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: sports reporter:

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston04/16/18 The Boston Marathon finish line. Women winner Desiree Linden cries after she crosses the finish line. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

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MARATHON SLIDER Boston, MA--4/16/2018-- Yuki Kawauchi reacts after crossing the finish line to win the 122nd Boston Marathon. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff) Topic: Reporter:

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Newton, MA- April 16, 2018: Spectators struggle with wind and rain on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 16, 2018. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: sports reporter:

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MARATHON SLIDER HOPKINTON, MA - 4/16/2018: Boston Marathon Start.....gloves needed for cold hands as a volunteer slaps hands with a runner (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: SPORTS TOPIC Boston Marathon

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