Rohan Walker had three running goals — one was a Boston-qualifying time
"I will be the first Jamaican to complete them all."
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: Rohan Walker
Age: 54
From: Houston, Texas
I started running marathons in 2018 to celebrate my 50th birthday. I only had three running goals — one was to eventually get a Boston-qualifying time [BQ].
Running the Boston Marathon represents a celebration of acquiring that BQ. It is also the final “Star” in my six-Star journey which I will finish in Boston.
If/ when successfully completed at Boston 2022, I will be the first Jamaican to complete them all. I can’t wait to make that famous right then left!
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