Because they cant...

I haven't written in a long time. But I feel I need to after this sickening day...
As a runner I feel that something was taken from the spirit and sport of running. For me, I  would go out and run to better myself. To prove to myself that my body is capable of more than I thought...

Thousands of people trained for one of the most publicized running events today and not only did you take away the pride of those people, You took away the safety of the on-lookers, the safety of a city, of a country. You took away the comradery that takes place at races. Something only other racers can understand.
I dont line up at a start line thinking I'm going to win. I line up for the love of what I am doing. Everyone is there for all different reasons. Some just want to finish. Some are doing it in memory of someone. Some are trying to stay in shape, to be a part of a running club, to disprove the odds... I got an email from Under Armour just the other day with a picture of a runner and a quote that said, "I run because-----" And now I know after seeing the pictures of innocent peoples' limbs blown off, not having the CHANCE to run next to others, I NOW know why I will continue to run. Because THEY can't. I will run for them for as long as my body allows me, because that most natural human instinct, the ability to run, was taken away.
I am so sick of people taking away the innocence of everything. Movies, schools, malls, and now marathons! An event that causes no harm to anyone, to no other race, gender, age, religion. But rather, to BRING those different people together! I am done! What other tragic event needs to happen for something to stop this?!
So for my second marathon in 30 days in providence I will run it for BOSTON, and the people who can't.

"Here's my mantra, every mike is a gift." ~Amby Burfoot