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Hopkinton Fire Dept. Medical Director Runs 4th Boston Marathon
Having run three Boston Marathons and two each in Chicago and New York, Jeff Hopkins says that none of the other marathons compare with the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.
As the Medical Director for the Hopkinton Fire Department, Jeff Hopkins has been at the start line every year for the past eight years.
Twice he has been there as a runner. Six times he has provided medical oversight at the Start Line and Hopkinton Town Common with the Hopkinton Fire Department.
“I can say without hesitation that we are truly fortunate to have such an outstanding paramedic service and well-organized fire department in our town," Hopkins says.
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"The medics and firefighters provide top-notch care not only on race day, but all year long."
Hopkins grew up in Westborough, went to elementary and high school there, went to Notre Dame for college and back to Massachusetts for Medical School and Residency.
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He is married with 3 very young daughters and living in Hopkinton. He works as an Emergency Physician at Milford Regional Medical Center.
After an intense 12-week training program in which he runs up to 30 miles a week, Hopkins is ready for his eighth overall marathon.
“During my first few marathons, I was focused on running as fast as possible," he said. "Now I am just having fun and trying to avoid any major injuries."