Community Corner
Runner Profile: Newton Volunteer Gearing Up for First Boston Marathon
Newton Patch is featuring a number of locals running in the 2013 Boston Marathon on Mon., April 15. These "baseball card" runner profiles will give you a glimpse of the hard work and dedication here in the Garden City.
Runner name: Martin Kelledy
Age: 36
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Where you live: South Boston
Profession: Electrician
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Marathon experience: First time runner/marathoner
Reason for running: To raise money for Circle of Caring at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the non-profit agency my girlfriend has worked for since 2004. Editor's note: Kelledy is a volunteer at the Newton-based Hospice of the Good Shepherd.
Training tip: Just get it done!
Qualified runner or charity bib?: Charity bib
Bib number: 26941
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