Winchester Residents Prepare for the Boston Marathon

He’s only been running for the last 10 years, but Chris Linskey will be competing in his eighth marathon.

On Monday, Linskey, the School Committee chair, will be one of 36 Winchester residents competing in the 115^th running of the Boston Marathon.

“It’s an inspiring event,” Linskey said. “It’s a world class event where you starting at the same place as some of the greatest ever in the sport.”

Linksey started running with the Winchester Highlanders Runners Club in the early morning nearly a decade ago and has now run in marathons in Boston, San Diego and Chicago. Linskey said that the Boston Marathon is one of his favorites and will be looking forward to the race.

“I feel very fortunate to do something that not everyone can do,” Linskey said. “But at the same time you’re surrounded by thousands of people that are trying to do the same thing you’re trying to do; that and the crowd just really carries you through.”

On April 18 the Boston Marathon will feature running enthusiasts traveling from Hopkinton into Copley Square for the 115^th time. While the race does not pass through Winchester, several of this community’s residents will be taking part. But who are they? Find out below where we list all of this year’s Winchester participants.

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Aleksandar Zivanovic