In Boston, everyone owns the marathon | Tom Grilk | TEDxBeaconStreet

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. From the tragedy of the April 2013 bombing came Boston's response "Boston Strong". Why did that "Strong" happen? Because in Boston, everyone owns the marathon. We saw it in acts great and small, that day, and in the days that followed. And what does it mean to all of us now, all of us who "own" this event? It means that we have a responsibility to carry on that strength, and to pass on both the ownership and the strength that comes with it, for it defines who we are.
After a decades-long career as a business lawyer, Tom Grilk took over as Executive Director of the Boston Athletic Association in 2011. He had been the marathon's finish line announcer since 1979, a member of the BAA Board of Governors for many years, and President for seven years prior to 2011. Tom feels privileged to assist in the expansion of the BAA's role to not only produce great events, but also engage in a strong community service program and a renewed high performance athlete development program. As a runner, his best marathon time was 2:49:03.
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Outstanding TED Talk! Pity it doesn't have more views

[@johnyoung5560]

SUPERB!!

[@darsoulr]

I would except to walk around unguarded and all the police and ambulances no service for me walking the whole marathon length with a nice new backpack

[@darsoulr]

feet first

[@diskoeric2248]

*drinked from. maybe even drank from* but not drunk from