BOSTON — Marathon runners have long been the cause of fascination, as much for their endurance as for their motivation. But this year, in this city, there was a shared purpose for many athletes as they ran in the footsteps of those who witnessed the bombing of the Boston Marathon course 12 months ago.
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Michele Richinick
Kailani Koenig