Running

Boston Marathon runners who were stopped are invited back

2013-05-16 11:26:00

Boston Marathon runners who were prevented from finishing the 26.2-mile race because bombs went off at the finish line have been invited to come back and run in 2014, according to race organizers. The Boston Athletic Assn. said 5,633 people were stopped...

High security, bomb dogs and a moment of silence at O.C. Marathon

2013-05-05 21:04:00

Security was ramped up, bomb-sniffing dogs made their rounds and a moment of silence was observed before the first runners kicked off the annual O.C. Marathon on Sunday. Boston, it seemed, was on everyone’s mind. Kimberly O'Donnell, a 23-year-...

Heart of Boston : Marathon sneakers form iconic image

2013-04-26 12:55:00

A Boston Magazine cover of multi-hued sneakers shaped into a heart, framing the headline “We Will Finish the Race,” is drawing acclaim as a symbol of hope and recovery in the aftermath of the deadly marathon bombings. The May issue,� which...

Boston Marathon medals for sale on eBay as survivors regroup

2013-04-18 05:30:00

Those who ran in this year's Boston Marathon will never forget it. And those who didn't can buy a piece of the tragic run for about $200 to $300. At least five Boston Marathon finisher's medals -- traditionally given out exclusively to those who...

Runners, onlookers give first account of Boston Marathon blasts

2013-04-15 16:30:00

When the two explosions hit the finish line of the Boston Marathon, some onlookers ran toward the blasts -- to help. Confusion whirled around Boston after the explosions, which left at least two dead and more than 20 injured Monday, a day that had...

Bomb blast couldn't keep him down in Boston

2013-04-25 07:30:00

Called up Bill Iffrig the other morning; he answers — no agent, no publicist. We chat awhile about running and how he came to be America's most famous marathon man. Iffrig is the older gentleman — all table legs and elbows — blown...

Palestinian marathon kicks off with tribute to Boston victims

2013-04-21 19:11:00

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- With the Boston Marathon bombings on their mind, hundreds of Palestinian and international runners participated Sunday in what was billed as the first Palestinian marathon. The Right to Movement Palestine Marathon kicked off in...

'Boston Strong': A proud city shines through its pain

2013-04-20 23:45:00

BOSTON — The unofficial new slogan of this bomb-scarred city was everywhere Saturday. On highway signs along Interstate 90 and T-shirts in the storied Italian neighborhood of the North End. On placards held up by sticks in the Public Garden, and...

OC Marathon organizers see a post-Boston increase in registration

2013-04-19 17:00:00

OC Marathon registration is up following Monday's terrorist attacks in Boston, race organizers said. Organizers are witnessing an outpouring of support on social media for the Boston Marathon victims, and Orange County runners appear to want to...

Amid the chaos, heroes emerge from every direction

2013-04-17 17:04:00

BOSTON — In the chaos that descended on Boston's Boylston Street after two bombs detonated at the finish line of the city's beloved marathon, heroes emerged from every direction. A young surgical intern who had just finished a 14-hour hospital...

Transcript: Obama's remarks at Boston Marathon memorial

2013-04-18 10:54:00

Here is a transcript of the remarks delivered by President Obama during an interfaith memorial service for those injured and killed by the Boston Marathon attack Monday, as provided by the White House: Hello, Boston! Scripture tells us to “run...

Keeping the idea of city streets safe in Boston Marathon aftermath

2013-04-18 05:00:00

A marathon is among the most open and egalitarian of sporting events. It doesn't come cluttered with superstar egos or luxury suites. For spectators, it's free. And the best place to watch it is from the sidewalk. In any big city, a marathon is also a...

Adams High School students Aubrey Curl, left, and Michaela Lewis jog around the track at Adams High School on Monday to warm up for track practice. The two runners are organizing a 5K race next month for Hannah & Friends.

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Boston Marathon runner Doug Benedetto led more than 400 runners on a short jog around West Hartford Center Monday as part of a fundraising effort for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

2013-04-22 00:00:00

Runners stand in a silent tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings before the start of the London Marathon from Greenwich Park in London, England. Thousands of runners are taking part - with some wearing black ribbons as a mark of respect to the Boston victims.

2013-04-21 00:00:00