Boston Marathon Runner Profile: Jennifer Joyce

This is the first in a series of profiles of Natick residents running the 2013 Boston Marathon on April 15.

Posted Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 5:54 am ET|Updated Tue, May 7, 2013 at 4:21 pm ET

Name: Jennifer Joyce

Age: 38

Profession: Registered Nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Marathon Experience: I ran NYC in 2006 and Boston in 2007 (before kids)!

Reason for Running: I love to run, it has been many years since my last marathon and I am running in support of a great cause!

Training Tip: All you need is motivation, dedication, a positive attitude and a good pair of sneakers! If I can do it, anyone can!

Charity: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Healthy Champions Program. (Click here to learn more about the Healthy Champions Program and Jennifer's fundraising efforts).

Bib Number: 23620

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