Boston Marathon runner Greg Picklesiner proposes to girlfriend at finish line
We all know the 2014 Boston Marathon was about a lot more than running. Approximately 36,000 runners took part in Monday’s race, which was the most entrants in the 118-year history of one of the country’s most famous events. Victims of the 2014 Marathon bombings and their friends and family were given a chance to heal. For one runner, the end of the race marked the start of a new chapter in life.
A runner named Greg Picklesiner dropped to one knee when he finished the 26.2-mile journey, but not just to catch his breath. Picklesiner was also proposing to his girlfriend Carla, who was there to cheer him on. She said yes.
Finish line proposal! She said yes! #wbz #bostonmarathon pic.twitter.com/ZF6BnxtPCE
— Paula Ebben (@PaulaEbbenWBZ) April 21, 2014
When interviewed by a local reporter about his exciting day, Picklesiner did a tremendous job of putting things in perspective.
Finish line proposal: "after last year I realized the people you love can be taken away from you" #wbz pic.twitter.com/aOF2I04JAO
— Paula Ebben (@PaulaEbbenWBZ) April 21, 2014
Congratulations to the happy couple. We wish them all the best.
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Photo: Twitter/Peter Schrager