Tag: Boston Marathon Bombings

Author: Jennifer Dranoff Marathon Monday: The energy that comes from the starting Village at Hopkinton is infectious and indescribable. Excitement. Anxiety. Every runner doing their pre-race rituals, whether that is carefully preparing an unusual breakfast that is certain to keep them going, taking a nap, saying a prayer, or going to … 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

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