Last year the morning of the Boston Marathon I posted a few inspirational stories about runners completing the 26.2 mile journey that day.
Later that day two bombs went off near the Boston Marathon finish line killing and injuring spectators and runners on and near the course. My friends were there, my fellow runners were there and my heart was there too. It hit home and I can’t imagine what the people there went through that day.
Looking back I think it’s interesting that I posted those inspirational stories before knowing the events that would unfold. And now more than ever I think we need to focus on the positive stories, on healing and moving forward.
A spectator injured at last year’s Boston returns as a runner this year.
Runner injured last year returns to run.
Why I’m Running the Boston Marathon again.
6 L.A. Runners Go Back to Boston
Some runners feel like they have to go back and run it.
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You can watch the Boston Marathon today…
Universal Sports Network will provide exclusive LIVE national coverage of Boston’s legendary event from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.
There will be a live stream on UniversalSports.com of the Boston Marathon, and also feature a “Finish Line Web Cam” that shows all runners as they cross the finish line.
Good luck to everyone running today! We are all thinking of you!!
Question: On a scale of 1 to 10. How motivated are you this week?
Just so you’re aware, the second article that you posted (Runner injured last year returns to run)….the runner and her husband (Lee Ann and Nick Yanni) finished the race in 5:47:05.
This is them crossing the finish line: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sc0cosx3pxr16k/Screenshot%202014-04-21%2016.13.52.png
(They’re the ones holding hands going over the “FI” of “FINISH”)
And the Boston Globe caught a photo of them going in for a post-race kiss: http://www.bostonglobe.com/2014/04/21/crossing-marathon-finish-line/080UALwKrpQqs4IlNhpwLM/story.html?pic=8
Motivation this week: 10. Hard not to be after yesterday’s amazing race. 🙂
Woke to good news of Meb’s win and Shalene’s PR! So so so happy!
I wish I could have watched today! Congrats to everyone who ran this year!
It was inspirational to watch the televised marathon today. Thanks for sharing this post! And I love your quotes too 🙂
It was so inspiring to watch the live coverage and the finish line cam! I had a few friends running, and it was really fun to see them smiling and crying as they crossed the finish line. I also got to cheer for an old friend who made history by becoming the first female with dwarfism to finish the boston marathon. I’m so happy for her!
My motivation tripled thanks to the examples of those participating in the Boston Marathon – so inspiring!!
You could tell in the faces of all the winners and racers how emotional this race was for everyone. I watched all morning and am in awe of how fast the elites all ran and how strong they finished. Some day I’ll be on that start (and finish) line too!
Watching the race was so much fun today. I absolutely loved the energy today.
BTW haven’t been by the site in a while, I love your new lay out!
I agree, we need to focus on the positives that came out of the tragedy. That way those who are responsible do not get any satisfaction.
I would say my motivation is at a 9! I have my goal race for the season on Sunday, and I want to get a big PR in the 10K 😀
Marathon Monday! It definitely inspires and motivates me!!! I wish I had the day off to get a nice long run in. XOX
As I prepare for my 1st half marathon this weekend I could not be more motivated. No better motivation then the results of today’s marathon. At 39, I find it very fitting that a man my age won – so proud!! Age is just a number
I’m SO motivated after watching that marathon! Whew it was intense 🙂
It was a very emotional day today as I watched the Boston marathon and saw the exact streets that my sister ran down last year. She just made it through the finish line before the first bomb went off. I hope everyone running today has a glorious day and is able to joyously celebrate their accomplishments. Even though my sister finished, she felt that she couldn’t really celebrate it.