Balancing intensity with proper recovery is also important. Boston Marathon: Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui, Edna Kiplagat win in 121st running | Sport | The Guardian. ”American Jordan Hasay, making her debut at the distance, was third and Desi Linden was fourth – the first time since 1991 that two US women have finished in the top four. It’s more than just words, it’s backed up by belief and drive, just as it was at Southampton.