BOSTON -The last mile was like a hug, the cheers and support and love overwhelming. It had been like that the rest of the race, too, starting a couple of miles in when Bobby Carpenter and Denna Laing had been shocked to see "90 percent" of the field of elite runners acknowledging them on the course of the 2017 Boston Marathon, as Carpenter recalled. That continued through to the final steps, with Laing's arm growing tired and her voice growing hoarse.
Denna Laing has 'incredible' time at Boston Marathon
Competes in race with former NHL player Bobby Carpenter, raises money for organization helping her recover from spinal injury
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