my life right now."
Harte, sidelined last year because of injury, feels both pressure and inspiration from the members of Kirkland House.
"In Kirkland House, everyone asks you if you are running. There are many
people counting on me to run," he said. "Being a runner in the Boston area, it's hard to avoid the Boston marathon."
With 25,000 Power Bars available for quick energy boosts, and spectators lining every inch of the course, Harvard's marathon runners should have plenty of inspiration.
First time runner Crandall offers has a clearly defined race goal. "I'm just hoping to finish."