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He’s running his second Boston Marathon for Brigham and Women’s Hospital
"I love the team and the marathon and am beyond excited to be back."
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon athletes share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Looking for more race day content? Sign up for Boston.com’s pop-up Boston Marathon newsletter.
Name: Joe Greeley
Age: 30
From: Charlestown
Running the 2024 Boston Marathon was truly a highlight in my life. Not only was it challenging and helped me grow as a person, but was also rewarding running for a charity that does as much as Stepping Strong of Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Learning the story of the charity, the research that is done, and meeting the Renys and everyone working on the team was eye opening and inspiring. I thought I would be one and done running marathons. It was extremely difficult and taxing and after finishing it, I felt rewarded but fulfilled.
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Watching the 2025 Boston Marathon, I really had FOMO (fear of missing out) on the day of the race. It was great cheering some friends on and being around the finish line but the feelings from 2024 came flooding back. I knew that I had to run again and what solidified it was stopping by the Revere Hotel, the after-party place for Stepping Strong. I talked to some team organizers and shared my feelings and they said I would be welcomed back anytime. Since that day I knew I was running again and knew it would be for Stepping Strong again.
I love the team and the marathon and am beyond excited to be back. I have some friends running as well and that will be some extra motivation for us all. I appreciate everyone’s support and welcome you to learn more about the Stepping Strong cause and consider making a donation to my run.
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