After surviving a heart attack, Chris Marino is running to help his son
"When the cardiac rehab therapists asked what my goal was, I told my them that my goal is to run the marathon in April 2024."
In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. If you’re running the marathon, you can share your story here.
Name: Chris Marino
Age: 54
From: Grafton
I will be running the Boston Marathon 499 days after surviving a widowmaker heart attack.
I had my heart attack on December 3, 2022, while out for a run. I had a bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon but had to forfeit it.
That winter and spring I was doing cardiac rehab, and when the cardiac rehab therapists asked what my goal was, I told my them that my goal is to run the marathon in April 2024.
They kind of laughed, but then saw how serious I was, and we got to work. Fast forward to today and I’m proud to say that I’m feeling great and training is going amazing! I just completed an 18 mile run this morning!
We utilize the marathon to raise funds and awareness for a rare genetic disorder (adrenoleukodystophy) that my 15 year old son has.
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