Dynamic Running Duo Alexi Pappas & Lisa Thompson on Racing Together, Glitter & More

The dynamic running duo Alexi Pappas and Lisa Thompson joined me in studio during Boston Marathon weekend as they prepared to race their fourth Boston together. Alexi, a former Olympian representing Greece, and Lisa Thompson, a competitive visually impaired runner, met years ago through 'Team With a Vision' and have been racing around the world since. Today we dive in to:

• How the two first met & how they knew that they would be unstoppable teaming up together
• Their tether and communication system that helps them navigate crowds and streets
• The ways each runner supports the other throughout the 26.2 miles
• How Alexi decides what to illustrate for Lisa
• Race day brain games -- positivity alphabet, "bird", etc
• How they both started in the sport of running & how they ultimately got hooked on the marathon distance
• Glitter!

Follow along with Lisa on social: @modernbnb

Follow along with Alexi on social: @alexipappas

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube