Articles by Heather Mayer

The buildup to the 118th running of the Boston Marathon was intense, and it started on the evening of April 15, 2013 — a day that will forever mark the world’s greatest marathon. Boston Strong became a rallying cry, not just in a city still reeling from an attack on Patriots’ Day, but across the country and around the world.

The horrific event that occurred at the world’s most coveted finish line has forever marked the Boston Marathon. For the 17,000 runners who crossed, their accomplishment is darkened by a coward’s attack on the greatest spectators in the world.