John Conceison

3 days ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

For the third time, Colin Bennie ran the Boston Marathon as a professional runner. And for the third time, the former Wachusett Regional High standout finished in the top 20. After passing the halfway point in 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds, Bennie crossed the finish line at the Boston Public Library in 2:11:46, good for 18th on April 21. He finished sixth among U.S. runners. John Korir of Kenya pulled away from the pack in the 20th mile and breezed to victory in 2:04:45, winning by 19 seconds.

3 days ago | thegardnernews.com | John Conceison

For the third time, Colin Bennie ran the Boston Marathon as a professional runner. And for the third time, the former Wachusett Regional High standout finished in the top 20. After passing the halfway point in 1 hour, 4 minutes, 57 seconds, Bennie crossed the finish line at the Boston Public Library in 2:11:46, good for 18th on April 21. He finished sixth among U.S. runners. John Korir of Kenya pulled away from the pack in the 20th mile and breezed to victory in 2:04:45, winning by 19 seconds.

6 days ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

SHREWSBURY — Gabby Demac couldn't be prouder that she's running this 129th Boston Marathon for the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge Team. She knows firsthand how the world-renowned cancer center in Boston has worked wonders with patients and their families, providing compassionate care with teams of doctors and staff. For more than five years now, Demac is in remission, cancer free, and couldn't be more grateful to her teams of health providers in Boston.

1 week ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

From her bandit days to now, Kathy Murphy has lived much of the Boston Marathon's rich history. The Worcester native, resident and Doherty High grad always enjoyed running but didn't compete for the Highlanders because she was working up to 30 hours a week at the local CVS.

1 week ago | telegram.com | John Conceison

Beth Songer, a Six Star Finisher, is running her third Boston Marathon on April 21st. Inspired by her sister-in-law, Songer began running after the Boston Marathon bombing. Songer will participate in the Boston to Big Sur Challenge, running the Big Sur International Marathon six days after the Boston Marathon. She aims to run marathons in as many US states as possible, with California being her 11th. When is running a Boston Marathon not quite enough?