Runners to watch in the Boston Marathon

And they're off! The elite field runners -- among more than 26,000 runners -- began their 26.2-mile race this cold and windy morning during the 115th Boston Marathon. This year, there are 40 elite runners, including 18 men and 22 women. Here's a look at the elite field runners for 2011.
Bill Greene/Globe Staff

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And they're off!

The elite field runners -- among more than 26,000 runners -- began their 26.2-mile race this cold and windy morning during the 115th Boston Marathon. This year, there are 40 elite runners, including 18 men and 22 women.

Here's a look at the elite field runners for 2011.