Chris Chavez, David Melly and Dana Giordano get together for the first episode of The Bell Lap. Our version of eight topics in a rundown-style chat to preview the 2018 Boston Marathon.

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Our topics:
- Why is Molly Huddle the presumed favorite?
- Do we think this is the end for Shalane? What are her odds of winning?
- With the most recent PR among the Americans, why isn't Jordan Hasay being considered more?
- What are Desi Linden's odds of winning?
- Is it good or bad if Galen Rupp wins?
- What other U.S. storylines interest you?
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