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Boston Globe
21-04-2025
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- Boston Globe
Celtics broadcaster Drew Carter succeeds in his (probably stupid) decision to make Boston his first marathon
'It was hard to train on the road,' said Carter. 'I've got a pretty busy schedule, obviously. But without the training, you obviously can't do it.' Running in partnership with the Shamrock Foundation, the 27-year-old Carter — who finished in three hours, 48 minutes, and 2 seconds — raised more than $10,000. He says he is incredibly proud and lucky to have run for the foundation in support of the team. 'I think about the power of the Celtics, how many people respect and love that brand,' Carter said. 'Plus, combine that with hardworking, ambitious people who really give a crap about others in the community, you can do some really special stuff.' Advertisement Boston Marathon ✅ — Drew Carter (@Drewdle25) Carter made time to go on long runs while on the road with the team, seeing the beautiful sights of San Antonio, Portland, and Chicago. He would often listen to his broadcast partner Scalabrine's radio show 'The Starting Lineup' while running, and queued it up as he started Monday. Advertisement On top of the scenic routes, Carter received assistance from his coach, and professional treatment when he needed it most. 'One of our trainers, Drew Moore, helped me with my hips,' Carter said. 'I texted him Wednesday night and I said, 'Hey man, my left hip is killing me. Got any idea?' He said, 'Can you come to the Auerbach Center at 7 a.m. tomorrow?' ' Miraculously, Carter said his issues were cured in 30 minutes, and he returned to the training facilities after the It was a small taste of the professional athlete life, one which he also experienced on the course. 'It was freaking cool,' Carter said. 'I've always wanted to feel that.' On top of all of the training, cheers from the crowd and his family at the top of Heartbreak Hill, and a FaceTime call from Celtics forward Sam Hauser the night before, Carter crossed the yellow and blue finish line with a bright smile. 'It's like an angel carries you over the finish line here, man,' Carter said. 'This place is magical.' Related : Aiden Barker can be reached at
Boston Globe
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
NBC Sports Boston's Drew Carter had an idea at the Celtics' parade — and he's running with it
'We were on the floor level of the Garden about to head out for the parade,' said Carter, 'and I told my friend Dave Hoffman [the Celtics' senior vice president of community engagement who oversees the Shamrock Foundation], 'Hey, I think it'd be pretty cool to run it. We could raise some money and I think it'd be great.' Advertisement 'Next thing I know, I'm talking to Amelia McQuade and Ari Williams from the Shamrock Foundation and they're sending me emails and I'm doing it. 'Once I was all signed up,' he says with a quick laugh, 'then it was, 'All right, you either train and raise some money or you're going to be in trouble on April 21st.' ' Carter ran cross-country in high school when some training runs were near the length of a half marathon, and he has knocked out 15- and 20-mile runs during training that began in December, but this marathon will be his first. 'I mean, everyone says make Boston your first marathon. It's so easy, it's the most straightforward one,' he deadpans. 'I've got to be one of the first morons to make Boston their first marathon.' Advertisement Carter's self-deprecating approach doesn't entirely mask the preparation he has put in to be ready. He's done his homework on all of the landmarks and storied stretches along the marathon route — he said colleague 'Probably the trickiest things are dealing with the weather and then just not knowing really where I'm going when we're on the road,' he says. 'That has made it challenging. The good side is it's a great way to explore these cities. I would say Portland is now one of my favorite NBA cities because I did a 13-mile run there just around the river, like crossing the bridges and exploring. So that's a benefit.' Occasionally, he'll run into a familiar face or two when he's getting his miles in. 'When I was running on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, it was drizzling rain. I didn't know where the sweat ended and the rain began. 'All of a sudden, I'm running by a few people from the Celtics traveling party, including Joe Mazzulla and his wife [Camai]. When I ran by them, I definitely cranked up the pace a little bit more. 'Do you remember [in 2023], someone asked him how many miles he could run? How long would he make it in the marathon? And he said, Advertisement Carter's marathon journey may have taken its first steps in the moments before the Celtics parade, but he acknowledges that, like many first-time Boston Marathon runners, some of his inspiration came from being in the city during Patriots' Day and realizing how unique and special that vibe is. Last year, the Minnesota native's first as a Celtics broadcaster, he watched some of the marathon from near the finish line and saw how it is such an important part of the city's fabric. 'I just thought it was the coolest scene ever. It was just awesome to be around the finish line and see everybody come through and feel the energy and the support. It felt like the whole city was there. 'It felt like the most Boston experience possible, and you could say the same about a championship parade and the duck boats,' said Carter, whose team is called 'This just feels like the perfect way for me to use my platform as the Celtics announcer and my background as a runner to do some good and have a lot of fun and get to be a part of that fabric and one of the truly special things about Boston.' Chad Finn can be reached at
