When it comes to running marathons, Andrew Staruk is training to go the extra mile — or an extra 26.2 miles — to honor first responders and military members.
A Worcester firefighter and Air Force veteran, Staruk will run in two back-to-back marathons: the Tough Ruck Marathon on April 19 and the Boston Marathon on April 20.
The first race, the Tough Ruck Marathon, will see Staruk run a 26.2-mile route from Concord to Lexington and back to Concord, all while wearing a weighted backpack called a rucksack that weighs 15 pounds, according to Staruk…