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Newtown Victims Honored

Newtown Marker, Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is honoring the victims of the Newtown, Conn., shooting with a special mile marker in Monday’s race. Unveiled Thursday, the 26th mile marker incorporates the city seal and 26 stars, one for each of the victims of the shooting tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012.

Posted byMichael NeffApril 15, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inThe Race, The Stories, VideoLeave a comment on Newtown Victims Honored

Spokespersons Cross Finish in Wee Hours

More than 700 people gathered at South Station Sunday night to ride the train to Southborough. But these weren’t your average commuters. They came from all over Boston with their bicycles to ride in the 5th annual Midnight Marathon.

Posted bymijohnApril 15, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inArticle, The Race, The StoriesLeave a comment on Spokespersons Cross Finish in Wee Hours

Tech CEOs Run to Help Kids Code

Jason Jacobs, Boston Marathon 2013

Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley and RunKeeper CEO Jason Jacobs are running in this year’s Boston Marathon to raise money for CampInteractive, a New York-based charity that teaches inner city kids how to use HTML code.

Posted byMichael NeffApril 15, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inThe Stories, VideoLeave a comment on Tech CEOs Run to Help Kids Code

Brit in NY Sets Sights on Boston Marathon

Marathon 2013, Kevin Smith

Boston University News Service New York correspondent Lusha Chen looks at his training.

Posted byMichael NeffApril 15, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inThe Stories, VideoLeave a comment on Brit in NY Sets Sights on Boston Marathon

Interactive: ‘Bandit’ Runners

‘Bandit’ runners face special issues when joining the marathon pack.

Posted bymijohnApril 15, 2013Posted inInteractives, The Stories, VideoLeave a comment on Interactive: ‘Bandit’ Runners

Running in Memory of a Friend

Five years of running the Boston Marathon and raising more than $60,000 for cancer patients has not worn Ashley Zolenski out. Her sixth marathon may be the most important as she is running in honor of her friend, Jamie Riehle, who died from cancer last fall.

Posted bymijohnApril 15, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inArticle, The StoriesLeave a comment on Running in Memory of a Friend

Team Rett Runs for a Cure

This time last April, Erica Robertson wasn’t a runner. Now hopes drives her every step.

Posted bymijohnApril 15, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inArticle, The Stories1 Comment on Team Rett Runs for a Cure

Expo Showcases Running Tech

Audio Report: Vendors showed off the latest in gear and runners reunited at the John Hancock Sports and Fitness Expo at the Hynes Convention Center. John Ambrosio reports.

Posted bymijohnApril 14, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inAudio, The StoriesLeave a comment on Expo Showcases Running Tech

Runner Racks Up Miles

Arnie James, a 69-year-old Boston native and self-proclaimed “dude,” plans to cross the 2013 Boston Marathon finish line with 3,772.8 racing miles under his belt, totaling 144 marathons he’s run in cities around the globe.

Posted bymijohnApril 14, 2013April 14, 2013Posted inArticle, The StoriesLeave a comment on Runner Racks Up Miles

Video Interactive

From famed runners to volunteers, media and area students, the Boston Marathon holds special meaning. Watch.

Posted bymijohnApril 9, 2013April 15, 2013Posted inInteractives, The Stories, Video1 Comment on Video Interactive
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