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Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Kevin Handly, of Jamaica Plain

Kevin is running in the Boston Marathon for the fifth time.

Name: Kevin Handly

Age: 62

Profession: I am a corporate and bank regulatory attorney.

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Marathon experience: This will be my 5th Boston Marathon, my 8th overall.

Reason for running: I run the Boston Marathon because I can, because Susan Hurley and all my other charity team running mates are doing it, because I don’t have tickets to the Red Sox game that day and because there is no better, more joyful way to celebrate living in this great city of ours. This is one of the greatest athletic events in the world and I have a chance to participate as a competitor.

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Charity: I’m running for the charity WalkBoston, which is dedicated to promoting pedestrian activity, safety, access and awareness throughout Massachusetts. Click here to view the charity page and/or to make a donation.

Training tip: If your knees will permit it, it’s never too late to start training for the Boston Marathon. Run for a charity you believe in and you will find great meaning and great friends in your life.

Bib number: 16852

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 Jamaica Plain Patch, email a photo and the above information to JP Patch editor Mike Bednarsky by emailing michael.bednarsky@patch.com

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