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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