“I remember seeing all of the memorials and things that were still set up around the finish line [after the Boston Marathon bombing]. I thought that was very meaningful and showed the community around the marathon,” Mikkelsen said.
Fleabag Improvises Clever Comedy at ‘Spring Big Show’
My Mother’s Fleabag improvised hilarious jokes about orientation leaders, Book of the Month Club, murderers wielding belts, and more at their ‘Spring Big Show’ on Saturday, April 21.
Inspired by Survivors, Bellantonio Competes for Kids’ Camp
“You kind of have to remind yourself that it’s only temporary.”
Big Brother Brian Gong Sprints for Sister
Though he had never considered himself a runner, Gong decided to begin training for the Boston Marathon after being introduced to Brittany Loring, CGSOM ’13, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombings.
After a Few Strokes of Luck, Evelyn’s in the Running
“I think that prayer had a lot to do with it,” Rakowsky said on her training and fundraising for the Marathon.
First Stop Marathon, Next Stop Malaysia
After the tragic loss of one of her teammates on her high school soccer team, Lori Niehaus has carried the number 11 with her in all athletic endeavors, and will continue to do so on Monday.
McKeon Steps Forward in the Face of Tragedy
“After every run, Jack says, ‘Thanks, you really pushed me!’ Or ‘I don’t know how I would have done that without you!’ In reality, it was always Jack pushing me to be a faster runner, or to be more mentally tough,” said friend-turned-personal trainer Julia Olson, MCAS ’19.
Making Marathon Monday Musical
In anticipation of Marathon Monday, many people are getting outside and running. Here are a few songs to put you in the exercise spirit.
Given Turns Boston Marathon into Family Occassion
“Without training for this marathon I wouldn’t have seen so much of Boston … I had no idea how much that was there.”
Serial Marathoner Looks For One More
“When you do like 10 miles, you’re like, ‘Oh a half marathon’s only a 5K more,’” Thurlow said. “So, you kind of start like, ‘Oh, could I do a half marathon twice and call it a day?”