Boston Marathon

Des Linden joined NBC Boston’s Hannah Donnelly on the latest “On Her Mark” podcast to talk about why she loves the Boston Marathon, her running bucket list and more.

New England Patriots great Rob Gronkowski has been named grand marshal for the 2024 Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association announced Tuesday. Gronkowski will also receive the 2024 Patriots’ Award, presented to a person or organization who is “patriotic, philanthropic, and inspirational, and fosters goodwill and sponsorship.” In addition to his athletic achievements, Gronkowski founded the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation,…