Boston Tragedy
Boston Tragedy
This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
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(((Ken)))
Nothing more needs to be said.
Nothing more needs to be said.
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So sorry you had to go through this Ken, such a horrific tragedy.
Happy to hear you will be back to take back the marathon!
Happy to hear you will be back to take back the marathon!
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Around the Bay - 1:58
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"If I'm running, it will be a good run" - Robbie-T
"I just hope that people look at it and say, 'Hey if this yahoo can do it, then I can do it too.' That'd be cool if people thought that. It's just a matter of putting the miles in and working. It's not so much how much talent you have. I hope." - Brian Sell.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift." - Pre
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Robbie-T wrote:So sorry you had to go through this Ken, such a horrific tragedy.
Happy to hear you will be back to take back the marathon!
+1
Thinking of you this evening.
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It really is just beyond words
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Indeed. Glad you're okay.
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Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
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RESPECTFUL.
good on you Ken!
thank you
good on you Ken!
thank you
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dgrant wrote:Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
Agreed on both counts, for sure.
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dgrant wrote:Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
Couldn't say it better.
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dgrant wrote:Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
Well said Dave. I agree wholeheartedly.
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Darth Tater wrote:dgrant wrote:Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
Well said Dave. I agree wholeheartedly.
Agreed.
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dgrant wrote:Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
Agreed, what else can be said? I'm at a loss for words.
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5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
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Stampie wrote:dgrant wrote:Ken B wrote:This will be short and, I hope, heartfelt.
Nothing that I did today compares to the tragedy at the finish line. I have no desire to relate my experiences before the horrifying conclusion. I will save a Boston Marathon Race Report for next year when I will run it in tribute to the victims and their families.
You're a class act, Ken. Glad you and your wife are okay.
Agreed as well.
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big hugs, ken.
so glad you are both ok.
hope to see you soon.
so glad you are both ok.
hope to see you soon.
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Glad to hear you are safe.
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Thank you Ken. I am glad you and your wife are safe.
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We have never met, but I am glad you are okay. My heart is with you.
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You were in my thoughts as soon as I heard about this on the radio. Glad you and your wife are safe. You will be back.
Sonia
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
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I was thinking about everyone in Boston yesterday, with deep sadness and a heavy heart. I'm glad that you and your wife are ok. Have a safe trip home.
Carm
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Glad to hear that you and your family are safe and sound, Ken ...
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I look forward to reading your report next year.
Safe travels home.
Safe travels home.
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Safe travels home Ken.
You were in all of our thoughts yesterday.
You were in all of our thoughts yesterday.
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All the best, and have a safe trip home.
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