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Against All Odds: Macey Auger's Inspiring Journey from Adversity to Triumph at the 2024 Boston Marathon

Macey Auger embarked on the 2024 Boston Marathon with calmness, ready to advocate for inclusion during her 26.2-mile journey. However, her resolve was tested when a sudden knee injury threatened to derail her race at just 5 miles in.

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Helping Others Go the Xtra Mile: Regina Robinson empowers new friend at Boston 5K

Josiah and Regina from Special Olympics MA welcomed new friend Cathy into their Boston 5K group, supporting each other to the finish line. Regina went back to help Cathy finish, demonstrating the power of inclusivity and support!

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Lacing Up for Legacy: Johanna Lamoureux Joins the Xtra Mile in Memory of Uncle

Throughout Johanna’s training and fundraising for the Xtra Mile Boston Marathon team, she has felt her uncle’s presence along the way.

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Bonnie Bence to Complete 17th Consecutive Boston Marathon®

Bonnie has been racing since she was 62 years old, and she is now turning 78 this year. Throughout the past 16 years Bonnie has completed a total of 32 marathons; and something about Boston always brings her back to Beantown.

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Three reasons why you should run the Boston Marathon for Special Olympics Massachusetts

Corinne Genova is a health and physical education teacher at Somerville High School, who had always dreamt of running the Boston Marathon.

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How to run the Boston Marathon as a college student

For lifelong athletes, running the Boston Marathon can be seen as a ''bucket list" item. But how can someone run the Marathon if they aren't selected as a Boston Marathon qualifier?

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TikTok running challenge helped two high schoolers earn seven times their fundraising goal

First inspired by a trend they saw on TikTok, high schoolers Emma Gavin and Rhiya Fisher decided not only to attempt the challenge, but they turned it into a fundraising opportunity for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

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Ian Saarmann runs the Boston Marathon to inspire Special Olympics athletes

Next Monday, Ian Saarmann will race in the 125th Boston Marathon after raising a whopping $17,000 for the Special Olympics Massachusetts Xtra Mile Marathon Team.

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Larry Crosman brings Special Olympics PA athlete to Boston Marathon

Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete Ernie Roundtree will be racing in the 125th Boston Marathon. Why? Because it's been a lifelong dream of his.

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Xtra Mile Walking Clubs Announced

Spring into action with walking clubs all over the state!

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250 miles by the end of 2020

Meet the top fundraiser from the past few years of the Peabody Holiday Torch Run.

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Wilmington educator runs at home for Special Olympics

Diana Hill is a Special Education teacher at Wilmington High School and a co-organizer of the Wilmington and Burlington Unified School Day Games which typically happens each spring.

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Boston - A special place to run

We asked our Xtra Mile Boston Marathon® runners where the coolest place they ever ran was. Many of them actually said Boston is their favorite place to run! Read their responses.

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Pro Sports Preview: 2024 PGA Championship

Special Olympics Massachusetts Golfer, Tyler Lagasse breaks down the field and previews the 2024 edition of the PGA Championship. Learn a bit of history and get a sense for what storylines may play out on the course.

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10,000 Steps a Day Debunked: Daily fitness goals should be individualized

Did you know how many steps you should take per day by walking? The advice that we should take 10,000 steps per day is more of a marketing concept than based on your health. Taking far fewer steps may have notable benefits.

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2023 Leadership Conference Connects Coaches off the Field

Once a year, Special Olympics MA invites the coaches of the movement to come together for an overnight leadership conference where they can expand their education, interact with other coaches, and be celebrated by the organization.