Name: Doug McLucas
Age: 40
Marathon experience: Doug is originally from Beavertown, Oregon, home of Nike, Inc. and mecca for running enthusiasts. He and his family moved to Westborough in 1998. A competitive runner in college, Doug has run the Portland Marathon three times and the Boston Marathon twice. This will be his third Boston Marathon as a qualified runner. Doug trains with many area runners, including his wife Julie, who completed Disney's Princess Half-Marathon last year.
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Reason for running: “All the lessons you learn in running can be applied to life,” said Doug. “Running teaches you perseverance, teamwork and self-motivation. It’s also a sport you can do any time of the day, any place you go.” Doug has been inspired by other Westborough-area Masters runners whom he trains with, including Tom Offenbacher, Keith Moore, and . A self-proclaimed introvert, Doug says he enjoys training and racing with a team. In addition to his Westborough group, Doug runs with the Greater Boston Track Club and is a member of the Hopkinton Running Club.
Training tip: Doug’s advice is to train with friends. “It’s hard to keep up the intensity if you run alone,” he said. “My team members get me out the door. In my group, it’s hard to miss a run and not get teased about it for weeks,” he quipped.
