cancer research.
Most Harvard students have not met the strict qualifying times but will
run the course as anyway.
These so-called "bandit" runners will jump into the starting corrals, following the pack of qualified runners to test the limits of their endurance for the chance to participate in momentous and emotional test of physical and mental endurance.
Kirkland House marathon fans will provide an extra boost to Harte, who was named the House's new Allston Burr Senior Tutor last Tuesday. The inspiration to many runners in the House, Harte is Harvard's current marathon legend.
Two years ago he finished 38th in the men's pack with a personal record of 2:27. While professional runners fell to the weather conditions, Harte outlasted the heat.
The four-time participant has found scheduling training difficult.
"My training hasn't been as consistent as it has been in the past. I've gotten a late jump as I finish my dissertation," Harte said. "I'm not aiming so high this year. After becoming senior tutor, there are other things in
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