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The last two days I believe they’ve been running 3-car trains on the Red line during rush hour. Anyone else experienced this? Not a big deal, just different.

For anyone who is in the Southeast there’s a unique weekend for us. Maiden play in Charlotte on Saturday the 12th and the next night, Sunday the 13th, Nicko’s tribute band Titanium Tart plays Atlanta. To cap off the weekend, Derek Riggs will be signing at Criminal Records in Atlanta on Monday the 14th (he’ll also be in Charlotte).

I have tickets to both shows and plan to take Monday off work for the Derek signing. A full Maiden weekend.

A friend is running in 2027 and I’ve never been to Boston. I’m in charge of getting a hotel for us and navigating logistics the day of the race for me and her family. Preferably, I’d like to see her twice, around mile 10-12 and again around 20-22. I’ve scoured Reddit, the web, the marathon website and I’m completely overwhelmed.

We’re not looking to spend $700-$800 per night on a hotel so away from the finish line is where I’m looking. Wellesley, Natick, Newton and Brookline seem to be the locations to watch. The train system is confusing to me with all the different color lines and commuter rail. I don’t know how they intersect with each other. I’ve ridden the NY Subway, London Underground, etc. with no problem, but Boston is confusing to me.

Are there any good resources or anyone willing to chat with me on their experiences? I’m at a total loss right now.