Woman injured in marathon blast faces challenges Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:29 pm, Monday, April 22, 2013 Woman injured in marathon blast faces challenges BOSTON (AP) — Heather Abbott went through with a tough decision, allowing doctors to amputate her mangled left foot as Boston observed a moment of silence a week after terrorists attacked the city's famous marathon.