Health & Fitness
Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Kathleen Nimmo Lynch
Kathleen, a 2006 graduate of Wellesley High School, is running the marathon on behalf of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation.

Name: Kathleen Nimmo Lynch
Age: 26
Profession: Team Services Manager, Boston Celtics
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Marathon experience: First one.
Reason for running: I’m running to cheer for the kids throughout the city that the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation gives back to each year. I’m also running to feel inspired by the strength and resilience of the runners by my side and the city of Boston.
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Charity: Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation. Click here to view the charity page and/or to make a donation.
Training tip: When you feel like stopping, turn up your fight song and dance.
Bib number: 26907
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