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Boston Marathon Medals Up For Auction On EBay – Would You Buy One?

Steph — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:25:09 +0000

Stories of looting soon after the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon were bad enough. Now this…. It wasn’t long after the bombings that the looting began. Many people, some dressed in running gear and some dressed in street clothes were seen rifling through merchandise booths that lined the marathon route. Video [...]

Officials to Release Photos of Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombings

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:04:27 +0000

After days of combing through huge amounts of photographic and video evidence of Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon, authorities have two clear video images of suspects that they plan to release to the public Thursday afternoon.

Fans Take Over National Anthem at Boston Bruins Game, Healing Begins [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:45:43 +0000

This moving version of the National Anthem has people asking why it takes a major tragedy to bring us together as a nation.

Westboro To Picket Boston Marathon Funerals – Sign The Petition Here To Stop Them [NSFW]

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:06:47 +0000

While Americans are still looking for answers to why bombs exploded in Boston on Monday, those idiots at Westboro Baptist Church are at it again.

Conflicting Reports Regarding a Possible Arrest in Boston Bombings [UPDATED]

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:20 +0000

2:45 p.m. (EST): The Boston Police Department has announced that "there has not been an arrest in the Marathon attack." Investigations are ongoing.

2:35 p.m.: CNN is retracting their previous report that an arrest has been made in the Boston Marathon bombings. Other sources are reporting that officials are close to identifying a suspect after reviewing area surveillance video, but no arrests have been made.

Yankees Pay Tribute to Boston Victims with 'Sweet Caroline' [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:35:24 +0000

Tributes to the people of Boston were held at major league stadiums across the country last night, but this video from Yankee Stadium is especially touching.

Southern Michigan Mom Relieved Son Didn't Run Faster in Boston Marathon [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:01:54 +0000

Timing is everything.

Comedians Share Their Sorrow After Boston Marathon Bombings [VIDEOS]

George McIntyre — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:18:38 +0000

Comedians showed their softer sides after hearing the tragic news of the Boston Marathon bombings that occurred Monday.

Flint Businessman A Mile From Finish Line And Explosion In Boston [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:41:33 +0000

More than 5000 runners were registered for Monday’s Boston Marathon. More than 24 people from Mid-Michigan ran the race. Here’s the story of one of those people you may know.Mark Bauman said he was just about to wrap up his 44th straight Boston Marathon but never got to cross the finish line. Bauman said it [...]

Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:09 +0000

Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?

The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:

Flushing's Mark Bauman Finishes 43rd Straight Boston Marathon in Extreme Heat

Stu Allen — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:08:36 +0000

Temperatures at the 116th running of the Boston Marathon reached the mid 80's today, and made for tough going for everybody. Flushing's Mark Bauman, 62, finished his 43rd consecutive Boston Marathon in a time of 6:27:18. It was by far his slowest time, but even the Kenyan runners were slowed by the heat.

Flushing's Mark Bauman to Run 43rd Consecutive Boston Marathon

Stu Allen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:26:28 +0000

Richard Nixon was still President when Mark Bauman ran his first Boston Marathon. The 62-year old from Flushing will toe the starting line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts for the 43rd time on Monday, April 16th. Bauman ran his first Boston marathon in 1970 as a 20-year old college student. Bauman, the owner of Bauman’s Running [...]

Geoffrey Mutai Runs Fastest Marathon Ever

J. Patrick — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:53:28 +0000

Stu Allen is our resident runner here at Cars 108. Stu has run the Boston Marathon, and even a grueling 100 mile run last year. I'll bet even Stu is amazed at the time of this years winner! Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai won the Boston Marathon on Monday, finishing in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 2 seconds, the fastest 26.2 miles in history.

But, alas, there's a catch: Even though Mutai beat the previous record by 57 seconds, because there was a strong tailwind on a downhill course, Mutai's time won't be recognized. In fact, 2011 Boston Marathon runner-up and fellow-Kenyan Moses Mosop also surpassed the world record, finishing only four seconds behind Mutai.

Local Runners Get Ready For Boston

Stu Allen — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:56:37 +0000

Less than one tenth of one percent of the U.S. population has ever finished a marathon (26.2 miles). Less than 8 percent of that group has met the qualifying standards to compete in the Boston Marathon. Here is a list of local people that are running the 2011 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 18th: Mark Bauman [...]