Boston Marathon

Anna McKeown is running her sixteen marathon in Boston

"Being the director of Dreamfar has allowed me to share my joy of running as lifetime sport with teens who are looking to find themselves, belong, and give back."

By Zipporah Osei

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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.

Name: Anna McKeown
Age: 45
From: Hyde Park

Boston this year will be my 16th marathon and my second consecutive Boston with a high school senior who has fundraised for a youth focused nonprofit in the greater Boston area. I always loved the challenge of running marathons as an individual but being the director of Dreamfar has allowed me to share my joy of running as lifetime sport with teens who are looking to find themselves, belong, and give back.

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