Marathon Monday — it seems to be everyone’s favorite Monday in Massachusetts. This year, there is another reason to be excited for this day.

New Balance has designed a customized version of their heritage running shoe for the Boston Marathon. The show is called the Boston 993.

"This limited edition shoe will be available for men and women in colors inspired by the prestigious race such as black suede with lime contrast stitching for men and lake blue stitching for women. The shoes also feature the words/letters "RUN BOS" on the heels of the shoe," said Annie Pham Online Marketing and Public Relations person for New Balance. The tongue on the shoe also reads "NBoston".

The Boston 993 will be sold exclusively at The Tannery on Boylston Street and it retails for approximately $150. Only 72 total pairs have been created — 36 for men and 36 for women. So get yours while you can.

With this photo essay from the 2009 Boston Marathon, Blast begins a regular photo feature from contributing editor Daniel Peleschuk

Blast photographer Sarah Gordon shares some visuals from the 2009 Boston Marathon