Clear skies, a cool breeze. History celebrated, history made. The clanging cowbells, the hollering college kids, and the boisterous crowds at their loudest and proudest.

The Boston Marathon had about the same number of no-shows as last year, dispelling concerns that international runners would skip the race in the face of increased U.S. border scrutiny

Around 32,000 people ran the Boston Marathon on Monday, but the race is much more than just miles. It's about the people and why they are running.