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Turning away from the river, the course climbed a hill and then descended onto the grassy "green sword" that splits Blackstone Boulevard, where a walk-a-thon was in progress. The hoards of people and dogs milling around turned Blackstone Boulevard into an obstacle course and provided the biggest challenge of the day, since no extra points were awarded for wiping out spectators...
Going up the hill from the river, Fitzsimmons broke away, while Meyer took solid hold of the second slot. As the runners dodged the walk-a-thon participants, Sheehan grabbed the third position...
Kirkland House Coordinator, Boston Bike-a-thon for Diabetes...
...proceeds from the bike-a-thon will be used by the American Diabetes Association for research and medical care for the more than ten million Americans afflicted by the disease...
...first couple of miles I hung loose, enjoyed the rural sights, tried to laugh, and admired the spectators that lined the streets, as they would all the way to Boston. I'd heard that the locals really got into the 'Thon but I never really expected it to be so intense. The fans made even us stragglers feel competitive with their clapping and exhortations. The first five miles were like floating down a river. With everyone moving at the same speed, you feel no pain. Soon, however, the exotic aspects of the race began to wear off. The distances between...