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Runner Profile: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inspires Newton Man to Run 14th 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: Scott Lundin

Age: 38

Where you live (what village in Newton): West Newton

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Profession: Client operations at State Street Bank

Marathon experience: This will be my 27th marathon. It is my 14th time running Boston.

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Reason for running:  I run to stay healthy; both for me and my family. My last marathon was a few weeks ago in Hyannis with a time of 3 hours, 9 minutes and 45 seconds. This is the 12th Boston Marathon that I am running in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training.

Training tip: Stay consistent. It doesn't matter how fast, how far, as long as you are consistent!

Qualified runner or charity bib? I am a qualified runner who runs for Team in Training charity (the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). For more information on Lundin's run, check out his fundraising page.

Bib number: 22120

 

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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