It was an otherwise perfect day for running the Boston Marathon–my eighth, a race I first ran in 1987. I ran the first 13 miles with two friends from my home town–Holly and Mike. Both of them were running their first Boston. Despite likely running in scores of the same … Continue reading
I was there. I should write something. I was there at the start when the air was alive with energy and anticipation. I was there when runners who prepared for months nervously counted down to the start of the race. I was there when it was a perfect day for … Continue reading
I took this image at 2:19pm April 15th 2013, 30 minutes before the 1st bomb exploded just behind me at the Marathon Sports store. I was standing much closer to the explosion’s site earlier, but a craving for some ice cream on that beautiful day (that’s how it started out) … Continue reading
Author: Sydney Corcoran Everyone was so happy as we cheered on the complete strangers that were running by while waiting for our loved one to cross over the finish line and come back to us. I was trying to see a familiar face on any of the runners but I couldn’t … Continue reading
Author: Gracey Watson With the Boston Marathon approaching in a couple of weeks, I thought I’d share my own little story about how last year’s tragic events affected our family. The marathon bombings came close to home for us in that my husband was running in it as a representative … Continue reading
Lee Pfund, a pitcher on the Dodgers when Jackie Robinson joined the team, discusses Robinson’s legacy and sacrifice by joining the Dodgers. Pfund was one of Robinson’s few friends on the team, and often talked about their faith and family on long bus rides to play games. Jackie Robinson was … Continue reading
Tiger Woods, one of the best golfers in the history of the game, recalls the round of golf in which he beat his father for the first time–he was only 11 years old. Woods is a professional golfer who began to play golf before he was two years old. He … Continue reading
Tiger Woods, a professional golfer, talks about his Masters wins and moments in the world of golf. He discusses his father’s impact on his career and his major motivations. Woods began golfing before the age of two and became the youngest person ever to win a Masters in 1997, at … Continue reading
Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson talks about making 4 million dollars and losing 4 million dollars.
Dick Hoyt of Team Hoyt explains how the improved Team Hoyt chair created for his son helped improve the racing experience and recalls how the chair was conceived.
