Mercer on Boston

Check out Dickson Mercer's comments on the signifance of the Boston Maraton in general -- and this year's race in particular -- in this piece in American University's magazine. Mercer, who will toe the line this Patriot's Day (as he did in 2013), said of last year's attack: "I think it made me more resolute. I know that it's just a race, but in terms of repaying what Boston gives to you on that day, I don't know how to do that other than go out and give the absolute best effort I can, because the Boston fans really appreciate and acknowledge that."