Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Kathleen Childs, of Charlestown

Photo: Kathleen reading to her boys.

Name: Kathleen Childs, Charlestown resident for 12 years.

Profession: Mom and Investment Communications & Marketing.

Marathon experience: 8th Boston, 12th marathon (plus a Ironman Triathlon).

Reason for running: I am running this year for the goal of many - TO HELP FIND A CURE FOR CANCER!

100% of the funds raised by our team go directly to research at Dana-Farber that enables gifted scientists to achieve better cure rates and to enhance patients’ quality of life. I love the spirit of the Boston Marathon and this will be my first time running since becoming a mom and since the bombings. I want to show my kids what it means to be Boston Strong!

I am also running in honor of my kids’ Grandma Katie who passed away in 1983 from breast cancer.

Charity: Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge. Click here to view the charity page and/or to make a donation.

Training Tip: Cross-train! My best races came when I was doing triathlons and biking and swimming along with running. With all the snow this winter, I added 1-2 spin classes (at Charlestown Cycling Club) during the week, which really helped.

Bib number: 26498

If you’re running the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, Patch wants to recognize you.

We’re putting together brief profiles of local runners, and we want to include you! To be featured on Charlestown Patch, email a photo and the following information to Charlestown Patch editor Mike Bednarsky by emailing michael.bednarsky@patch.com