are you coming out as a spectator will not be like going through airport security. a women s race, one of two athletes. the women got off the mark, al. one of the emotional favorites is right at the front right there in red. she s a new englander. seeing what happened last year and what the victims have gone through, i think that s we have have the atren lynn to make sure this day goes off without a hitch. with the first wave on their heels everyone the elite and take off. feels like now the boston marathon is officially underway. it s important to come back to finish for myself, and for everybody else. all operations are working. communications are working. and everything we re hearing is that the race is going well and there are no significant issues. we know of no specific credible threats to this event. we remain vigilant. this terrific event and this tradition on this terrific day in boston will continue. the boston marathon and a red sox game at fenway