Health & Fitness
Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Scott Shapiro, of Charlestown
Scott is running to honor his late dog Gizmo, who passed away last year and was adopted from the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Name: Scott Shapiro
Age: 37
Profession: Web Developer
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Marathon experience: Third marathon, first Boston.
Reason for running: As a personal challenge to run the most famous marathon in the world, to support the Animal Rescue League, to honor our dog Gizmo (adopted from ARL) who passed away last year, and to honor the city of Boston, my home for 15 years.
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Charity: Animal Rescue League of Boston. Click here to view the charity page and/or to make a donation.
Training tip: I put all of my workouts in my calendar to help me schedule runs around my life and to schedule my life around my runs.
Bib number: 30005
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