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Alan Schonborn — 10 Bostons, One Finish Line Window & a Mastiff Who Started It All
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The "Boston Bound: DFW's Road to Hopkinton" series ends here — with Alan Schonborn, one of the most beloved figures in DFW running. At 67, Alan is heading to his 11th Boston Marathon. He literally lives around the corner from the finish line. He guides blind runners with Achilles International.
And it all started with a mastiff who wouldn't let him quit. Alan opens up about finding community through Dallas Running Club and White Rock Running Co-op, getting his Boston Qualifier with the help of a stranger who took his watch mid-race, and what it truly means to run Boston year after year — not for the time, but for the people. This is the final episode before race day, April 20, 2026. If you're running Boston, chasing a BQ, or just love stories about why running changes lives — this one's for you.
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