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April 17, 2006

R.I. Guardsmen take on marathon's Heartbreak Hill

Two Rhode Island National Guard members marching the Boston Marathon course to raise scholarship money in honor of a fallen comrade looked strong as they reached Heartbreak Hill around noon today.

Michael Calcagni and Ryan Hogan told a Journal photographer they felt good on the hill, which is about 21 miles into the course and considered one of the toughest spots.

Carrying 25-pound rucksacks, they are marching the 26-mile course to honor National Guard Sgt. Christopher Potts, of Tiverton, who was killed in Iraq in October 2004.

The two are not part of the official field of athletes running in the event. But you can track those who are, via the marathon's Web site.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Gretchen Ertl.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 12:51 PM | Permalink

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