Runners of last months Boston Marathon have been telling tales of the world-class legend-maker and heart-breaker for a month. For many, plans to push for the next 26+ miler are already underfoot, one step at a time.
Running any marathon is a serious challenge requiring commitment, training and guts. It's a metaphor easily understood by families touched by childhood cancers. For race team members of the Cancer Center of Massachusetts General Hospital for Children each of their sneakers is laced with personal tales of hope, triumph and in some cases remembrance.