Charles River Running Holds Walking Vigil for Marathon Victims

Charlotte Walsh, owner of Charles River Running crossed the finish line two minutes after the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. Walsh then decided to create a 3-mile run as a vigil for the victims and as a way for runners to heal.

  After the Boston Marathon bombings Charlotte Walsh, owner of Charles River Running in Norwood, wanted to do something for the community.  And within two hours she decided to have a 3-mile run and 2-mile walk as a vigil for the victims and as a way to heal from the attacks. Walsh was a runner for Boston Marathon and crossed the finish line two minutes before the explosions.  But she wants to use the walking vigil as a way to remind everyone to stay strong. Thanks to social media dozens came out wearing blue and yellow to remember the victims of the attack and mourn those who died. Karen Clemons brought her two sons to the event. "I came out to show our support as a family," Clemons said. For Kim Dugdale, she felt grateful that she found …

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Owner of Charles River Running Organizing Three-Mile Run for Marathon Victims

Charlotte Walsh, who crossed the finish line two minutes before the explosion in Boston, is organizing a three-mile run to remember the victims.

This year was the first time Charlotte Walsh, owner of Charles River Running in Norwood, was able to run in the Boston Marathon. She was excited about participating because for her, and runners everywhere, this was their "World Series." "I was so blessed to have a number," Walsh said."[Through the event], I saw the real face of Boston, the different places and  people," Walsh said. "Everyone becomes a Bostonite and they are just there to enjoy the day." During the race Walsh had the sense to keep going. She didn't even want to stop for water. But within two minutes after crossing the finish line, she heard a loud explosion. "I thought it was a just a transformer blowing up," she said. "And I didn't even get a chance to get water so my mind…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Winter Vacation Activities

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norwood Public Schools are closed all this week for the holiday break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Not sure what to do with the family the rest of the week? Check out some ideas here! 2. Deborah Costine “National Award-Winning Puppeteer” will present “The Woodland Cinderella” in the Simoni Room of the Morrill Library for ages 4 and up on Friday, at 11 a.m. Please register at the Children’s Desk or by calling 781-769-0200 ext 225. 3. Stump! Trivia happens Thursday nights at Clyde's Roadhouse on Boston-…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Register for New Year's Day 5K

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Don't forget, Friday will be a half day for Norwood schools to start the winter break. Classes will resume Wednesday, Jan. 2. 2. Charles River Running and Winged Foot Running are introducing their Norwood racing series with the first annual Back on My Feet 5k and 1 Mile Run on New Year’s Day. Back on My Feet, a national non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless by first engaging them in running to build confidence, strength, and self-esteem, will serve as the race’s beneficiary with 100 …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Group Run at Charles River Running

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Head over to the December Group Run at Charles River Running tonight at 6 p.m. In store for lucky participants: Test drive the new Mizuno Wave Rider 16 - lighter, more flexible, great toe off are just some of the reviewer's comments. Come see for yourself. Also on the agenda - see the unbelievable wicking properties of Mizuno's proprietary Breath Thermo fabric. Stay warm and dry this winter while you log the miles. Post race refreshments at Limey's. 2. Norwood business owners: Is your store or restaurant open during the …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Holiday Shopping Stroll Tonight

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Head out for a Holiday Shopping Stroll in downtown Norwood. Envy Boutique, Babels, Custom Art Framing and Charles River Running have teamed up to create a fun night of holiday shopping in Norwood Center tonight from 6-8 p.m. All merchants are offering specials and or free gifts with purchase. Charles River Running will have massage therapist Nichole Mccann at the store giving mini theraputic massages for weary shoppers. The owner of women's running apparel company "Women Run" will also be on hand with neat runner's gift …

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New Year’s Day 5k in Norwood to Benefit Back on My Feet

The inaugural event in the racing series by Charles River Running will benefit Back on My Feet, the Boston non-profit that uses running to give homeless a second chance.

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Last Days of 'Mural of Memories'

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Want to blog on Norwood Patch? It's so easy! Just sign up here, or contact Norwood@Patch.com with any questions. 2. Runners and walkers are invited to Charles River Running for 45 minutes of gentle stretching and breathing tonight at 6:30 p.m. Yoga is lead by instructor Jen Prohaska of The Doorway to Wellness. Cost is $6. 3. Gallery 9, located at 45 Central Street in Norwood is hostng "Mural of Memories," a visual and verbal exhibit created by elderly and disabled clients attending Norfolk Adult Day Health Center in …

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Tickets for Thanksgiving Day Football on Sale

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. Norwood's Special Town Meeting will continue tonight in the Performing Arts Center of the Norwood High School at 7:30 p.m. All citizens are welcome to attend, even if you are not a voting member. The meeting will also be broadcast on NPA-TV's government channel. 2. Runners and walkers are invited to Charles River Running for 45 minutes of gentle stretching and breathing tonight at 6:30 p.m. Yoga is lead by instructor Jen Prohaska of The Doorway to Wellness. Cost is $6. 3. The Norwood High School Athletic Department would…

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Five Things You Need to Know Today in Norwood: Town Meeting Tonight

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Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the feature in the comments section. 1. There will be a Special Town Meeting tonight in the Norwood High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. All citizens are allowed to speak at Town Meeting, whether or not they are a voting member. For the full warrant of articles, click here. 2. Charles River Running hosts Saucony for their 5th Group Fun Run from the Charles River Running store tonight at 6 p.m. Saucony will be bringing their lightweight Cortana 2 shoe for runners to test drive on the 3 mile route through Norwood. This event is for runners and walkers…

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