http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-blast-help/2086273/
Here's some inspiration.
Here's some inspiration.
Mtn dew wrote:
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Seriously, how would one go about setting up a fund for those that did lose legs? I'm sure the letsrun community could come up with enough money to help out at least some of the folks.
I second this motion. Brojos, how 'bout seeding the fund? Also, I'm sure I'll get some crap for this but why not ask RunnersWorld and others to join in? Maybe raise enough to cover any medical expenses caused by the blasts and not covered by insurance, plus some extra for both the victims and the businesses that were affected?
searching wrote:
If someone here knows him it'll come out eventually who he is.
A friend of his identified him on reddit
http://www.reddit.com/user/TheBigMoI think someone else already identified him earlier on this thread but I know some are wondering how he is doing (me included). There is a brief update that he is in stable condition at the moment.
This thread has some good updates in general
http://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/1cf7mn/boston_marathon_explosions_live_update_thread_3/runners love their legs wrote:
Mtn dew wrote:....
Seriously, how would one go about setting up a fund for those that did lose legs? I'm sure the letsrun community could come up with enough money to help out at least some of the folks.
I second this motion. Brojos, how 'bout seeding the fund? Also, I'm sure I'll get some crap for this but why not ask RunnersWorld and others to join in? Maybe raise enough to cover any medical expenses caused by the blasts and not covered by insurance, plus some extra for both the victims and the businesses that were affected?
That would be great if they would set that up, not that it can't be set up by the community", but a site-sponsored way to donate would make the process more efficient and likely spread the word even more.
Wejo/Rojo if you are still reading the thread this is certainly one way the LRC community could help the victims of this tragic day.
BUXC351 wrote:
Reading absolutely everything that every possible news outlet has had to say about the bombing so far has exhausted me but still feel the need to vent. My apologies but I still can't comprehend this.
After reading about these bombings at the marathon today in the spectator area, I keep thinking about how these people were there just to watch their friend, significant other, or running idol do what they set out to do. The 26.2 miles we run isn't a symbol of any contemporary political ideology or any divisive meaning. This event is meant purely to showcase the resiliency of the human spirit. Many of us understand that the love of running comes from removing yourself from the pressures of the world, with the only variable in front of you being how hard do you want to push yourself. Us fans and runners know this, and that's why I feel the running community has the most pure fans in sport. We don't hold particularly hold strong allegiances based upon the country or team your jersey represents. I'd like to believe that at its essence, we all understand running is indeed about the human spirit. How far one solitary activity can seemingly carry a whole population through life. While I cannot comprehend what those affected are going through, I do want them to know that you have the entire running community behind you doing everything we can to help keep your faith in the human spirit.
Post of the Day.
Kudos to the woman in the pink visor w/white top/black shorts who finished moments after the bomb exploded. First she seemed stunned and confused, which certainly was appropriate. The camera veers toward the site of the explosion. Five seconds later, the woman has done a 180 and is running to the scene to provide assistance. What you did was heroic and I'm sorry your race ended the way it did.
2:34:06?
If so, someone set up the fund. I don't have much but let's get this guy running again.
That guy in the cowboy hat is the real deal when it comes to a citizen coming to the aide of those in their time of need. His name is Carlos Arredondo. He was a spectator of the race, there to support a runner who was running the race in memory of Arredondo's son, a Marine killed in Iraq. In the photo of the injured 2:33 runner noted above being wheeled away from the site in the wheelchair, Arredondo is holding shut the exposed artery to keep him from bleeding out.
Best post indeed.
For the families and friends of those affected I do all that can be done, I ache.
For those responsible I am sorry to say I will remember the 117th running of the Boston Marathon for the Portuguese Felix's audacity, for the Kenyan Wesely's heroic bid. Yes, the turbulence of an explosion shrinks in comparison to the confidence in which Kogo faced unchartered waters today in the 26.2 mile distance. For those responsible I am sorry to say that you were not victorious today. I suspect you already know that it was the people of Boston, Jeptoo, Desisa and every runner on course that showed greater strength and love. It is apparent the compassion and fortitude attained through running has escaped you, and for this I am sorry.
I'm looking at the pics and feel awful for these bystanders who had their limbs amputated. I hope , I really freaking hope this wasn't domestic be ause my immediate reaction was adding common things:
Boston
Patriot Day
Tax Day
Tea Party
Extra bombs found in Newton,MA(same name as Newton,CT)
Bombs during the final mile- mile 26 was dedicated to Newton and Sandy hook victims. 26 marked it and families were at finish line.
Bombs located at mile 26 marker and finish line.
big dog wrote:
That guy in the cowboy hat is the real deal when it comes to a citizen coming to the aide of those in their time of need. His name is Carlos Arredondo. He was a spectator of the race, there to support a runner who was running the race in memory of Arredondo's son, a Marine killed in Iraq. In the photo of the injured 2:33 runner noted above being wheeled away from the site in the wheelchair, Arredondo is holding shut the exposed artery to keep him from bleeding out.
Agreed!
Hvgvh wrote:
Extra bombs found in Newton,MA(same name as Newton,CT)
Bombs during the final mile- mile 26 was dedicated to Newton and Sandy hook victims. 26 marked it and families were at finish line.
Bombs located at mile 26 marker and finish line.
The connecticut town was *Newtown*
RunMT wrote:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-blast-help/2086273/Here's some inspiration.
WARNING BEYOND "INSPIRATION" THERE ARE EXTREMELY GRAPHIC PHOTOS.
IN MY OPINION THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE PUBLISHED SOME OF THESE PHOTO'S -- WAY TOO PRIVATE / DISRESPECTFUL TO THE VICTIMS.
SUGGEST YOU NOT CLICK.
I have experienced a suicide truck bomb in person in Afghanistan, while the conditions were different my experience is very similar to that of these runners. Dead bodies, limbs strewn about, a deafening blast, chaos.
I still deal with constant flashbacks to the incident and will likely continue to for the rest of my life. They call it PTSD, but call it whatever you want, it has been diagnosed since WWI.
The thought that keeps running through my mind is these are men, women and children out on a beautiful spring morning in America! I experienced this 10,000 miles away in a treacherous valley in Afghanistan. We were prepared for this to happen, how could anyone be prepared for this on a day like this?
Prayers to those hurt and especially to the families of the fallen. Bless the parents, children, and friends of all wounded.
Prayers to the members of the government responsible for bringing justice to those responsible.
London Times is reporting that a local house was raided this morning and bags were brought out
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/world/americas/article3740460.ece
I have never run a marathon. Never raced longer than 10K.
I am 42 and will be 43 this summer.
Now I want to run the Boston marathon.
I will have to start doing some long runs.
"...members of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah were reported to be dancing in the streets of Gaza, handing out candies to passerbys."
Do you remenber this thriller?
Those were NOT the Hoyts.
DH question wrote:
Like everyone else here I watched several versions of the video. This may have been covered earlier in the thread--but was that Dick Hoyt on the course (pushing his son)? I remember running by and seeing him back in the 90s when I ran Boston. It would make sense that he would be around 4 hours nowadays given the fact he was smokin' along at 3 hour pace (again---pushing his grown son) in those days.
Seemed like he was on the other side of the road when the blast went off.