‘My legs have more to give the course’: Olivia Carter is ready to run Boston again
"April will be a victory lap of 2022 and a way to give back to an amazing charity that has helped so many people going through treatment."
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: Olivia Carter
Age: 46
From: Potterville, Mich.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer just after receiving a bib in 2022. I was under tremendous stress and the training was not put in. I finished but could not stop thinking about having to go into surgery the following Monday.
My legs have more to give the course. I continued to stay as active as I could throughout treatment thus reducing symptoms. I am returning to run for AKTIV Against Cancer. Their mission is to ensure physical activity is integrated into cancer treatments.
April will be a victory lap of 2022 and a way to give back to an amazing charity that has helped so many people going through treatment.
Editor’s note: This entry may have been lightly edited for clarity or grammar.
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