Finishing a marathon is an accomplishment regardless of whether you are first or last. Runners regardless of speed are a surprisingly tight bunch. We get each other, we understand why we run, we all understand joy and suffering we feel in a race. Many of us feel a connection to each other as soon as we know that another "runs." Today that connection makes many of our hearts heavy and saddens us.
I am sure you have already heard about the absolutely cowardly act that was committed at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. I don't need to go into details about how terrible this act was or how my heart breaks for anyone killed or injured by such a cowardly act. I hope that the authorities find who did this and make him/her pay for their cowardice. Attacking innocent people is by far the weakest thing a human can do and right now my blood is boiling with anger and pain.
My thoughts and prayers go out to any and all affected by this tragedy. The running communities around the world feel your pain, and are praying for you.
Today, when I saw the coverage what I really looked for was the people helping. Those public servants as well as citizens who turned towards the explosion and ran to help. Those are the heroes today. The people who without second thought ran to those who could no longer run. Many of our public servants (fire, police, EMT, etc)...will have a busy and tiring night ahead of them. If you see them, thank them and offer them support...today they need you more than ever.
Be safe if you are in the city, and report anything suspicious to the proper authorities.
Ron
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