A major marathon has already canceled for next spring, and organizers haven't committed to a new date yet. This could be a sign that virtual races will be the norm for longer than we expect.
On April 15, 2013, two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three people and injuring more than 260. On Tuesday, the city of Boston commemorated the event with a brief ceremony on Boylston Street.
As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society's most innocent members.
The rattled city of Boston and a horrified nation are still looking for answers after two explosions killed three people and injured more than 100 others Monday afternoon near the finish line of the renowned Boston Marathon.
As many as 12 runners from the East Texas area were in Boston today to compete in the Boston Marathon. There have been no indications of any injuries to those from the area.