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Avon Lake Runner Reports She's OK on Facebook After Boston Marathon

Kerry Pachla said on Facebook that she finished the race and then heard the explosions.

Runner Kerry Pachla of Avon Lake told her Facebook friends that she's OK after finishing the Boston Marathon Monday. 

Two bomb blasts that killed three and injured more than 100 people at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have many wondering about their loved ones participating in the race. 

Pachla finished the race at 2:18 p.m., according to the Boston Marathon results page. 

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Pachla said on Facebook at about 5 p.m. Monday: 

Times like this it's good to have Facebook! Our phones have been blowing up! We are all ok. I finished the marathon and then we heard the bombs...it was crazy! More to follow but just wanted to let all know we are ok. Thanks everyone for your concern.

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