Health & Fitness
Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Eric Dokken, Running for Those Who Would if They Could
Eric Dokken is running for his sister and others who can't run.
Name: Eric Dokken
Age: 35
Profession: Pastor at Grace Community Church
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Marathon experience: This will be my 10th marathon (2nd Boston Marathon)
Reason for running: I know a lot of people who would love to run if they didn’t have a disability, including my sister who spent the 35 years of her life in a wheelchair (check out www.boogieforever.com). I run for her and everyone like her and because I eat a lot of candy.
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Training tips: Go to a running store and getting fitted for the right shoes, ice your legs in a cold bath after long runs, and make sushi an integral part of your carbo-loading strategy the day before the race!
Bib number: 5874
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