Foursquare Co-Founder: 2014 Marathon a Chance to Finish What I Started
When Dennis Crowley set out to run the 2013 Boston Marathon, the Medway native and Foursquare co-founder had no idea he’d never get the chance to cross the finish line.
Like thousands of other runners, Crowley was stopped before turning down Boylston Street because two bombs had gone off near the finish line, killing three people and injuring 264 others. And like thousands of other runners, Crowley is viewing this Marathon Monday as a chance to finish the race he started over one year ago.
But the race isn’t the only thing Crowley didn’t finish in 2013. In the lead up to last year’s marathon, he penned an essay about why he was running. He never got to publish it.
This week, he finally did, but only after updating his story with his terrifying experience of being stopped and not knowing what was happening just a short distance ahead of him.
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There are so many people that had a similar experience that day, but what’s great about Crowley’s essay is that he’s not trying to speak for any of them. His story may be a shared one, but his takeaway is personal and touching.
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He’s just a man who wanted to run down Boylston Street with his loved ones cheering him on. His story may not be the most unique one or the most inspiring one, but his passion for crossing the finish line is something we can all get behind.
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