Resident to Run His 21st Boston Marathon

Name: Keith Moore

Age: 55

Marathon experience: Moore said he has been a runner since high school, competed at the college level for Michigan State University and did his first marathon in 1983. This year will be his 21st Boston Marathon in 22 years (he missed 2008).

Reason for running: Moore said he loves "being a part of such a great event, enjoy the training and having the goal, and want to continue my streak after taking a year off in 2008."

Training tip: "Get as many 20 mile plus runs in as you can," he said. "Weekly starting in January."