Why I’m Running: Julie Brothers is running Boston because she ‘can run’
"I am running Boston 2018 to show my children that their mom is strong and fierce and that when you set a goal, you can accomplish it with hard work."
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 on April 16, 2018. Are you running Boston? Here’s how to share your story on Boston.com.Name:
Julie Brothers
Age: 45
From: Philadelphia
Bib #: 13461
I am running Boston 2018 because I was told I couldn’t run when I was a child.
I can run.
I am running Boston 2018 because after a health scare earlier this year, I thought I would not be able to run anymore.
I can run.
I am running Boston 2018 to show my children that their mom is strong and fierce and that when you set a goal, you can accomplish it with hard work.
I can run.
I am running Boston 2018 for the other master’s runners who may have also started running later in life.
I can run.
I am running Boston 2018 to represent all of the working moms who are getting it done, including all of the physician moms in my running group: Mama Docs Run This.
I can’t wait to run Boston 2018.
Check out our entire “Why I’m Running” series.
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