Community Corner
Runner Profile: Personal Battle Inspires Newton Man's Boston Marathon Run
Newton Patch is featuring a number of locals running in this year's Boston Marathon. These "baseball card" runner profiles will give you a glimpse of the hard work and dedication here in the Garden City.
Runner name: Tim Kelly
Age (or age group): 26
Lives in: Newton Centre
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Profession: College admissions officer
Marathon experience: First time marathoner! I've done many shorter races including half marathons.
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Reason for running: I am running for the American Liver Foundation's Run for Research. This is the Run for Research team's 25th year in existence and is the oldest marathon charity team. I have a personal connection to this cause because I have two autoimmune liver diseases and while running the race itself has always been a goal of mine, the awareness and fundraising campaign I am involved in has been equally challenging and inspiring. More information on Kelly's run is available on his fundraising page.
Training tip: Learn how to layer for winter running! Since Boston is known for notorious winters, it is important to have the right gear and to layer properly so you can train through those harsh winter months.
Qualified runner or charity bib? Charity bib
Bib number: 21352
Would you like to be featured in a Newton Patch Boston Marathon runner profile? Fill out our questionnaire and email your information to Melanie.Graham@patch.com. The deadline for submissions is Fri., April 12, 2012.
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