The recommended way to get to the start in Hopkinton on race morning is by using the official B.A.A. buses. Bus loading will take place on Charles Street between the Public Garden and Boston Common.

The company will start the process of building and testing its first prototype of the high-performance running track later this year. It then hopes to enter into full production in 2025.

However, the Feldspar track inspired a renewed sense of excitement about track running. For a start, I was obviously keen to test a product that had been given such high expectations. But then ...