PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A half-dozen runners will go from homeless to running their first half-marathon when they hit the track during the GORE-TEX Philadelphia Marathon this weekend.
Deena Kastor wrapped herself in an American flag and trotted back onto the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon course for a victory stroll. The 41-year-old set out Sunday morning aiming for a world record.
Deena Kastor toed the line in Philadelphia Sunday intent on breaking the masters world record in the half marathon. Instead, the 41-year-old Olympic bronze medalist and American marathon-record holder bettered four world masters marks.