Saturday, 19 April 2008, 7:30 AM Flight Houston to Boston; I knew this was going to be a special weekend when my wife, Shay, and I arrived at the gate – at least 12 fellow runners were present sporting their Boston Marathon jackets from various past years. One was as far back as 1994. We arrived in Boston and made our way to Cambridge using the “T”. What a great way to experience this city and learn the true nature of New England. Preparation My younger brother, Glen, qualified for Boston in…