Sherwood School Principal to Run Boston Marathon

Name: Jane O. Lizotte

Age: 46

Lives in: Colton Lane, Shrewsbury

Works For: Shrewsbury Public Schools, Principal 

Why are you running the Boston Marathon?: Qualified runner running for the MA/NH Alzheimer’s Association Chapter—in honor of my father, Honorable Francis P. O’Connor, who died 4 ½ years ago, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.

How are you preparing for the marathon?: Eating well and staying in shape. Long runs on the weekends—between 16 to 22 mile runs on Saturday mornings

Goal running time: Last year’s time was 3:43:50. Would like to run a good race this year—hoping for cool temperatures.

What is going to keep you going during the 26.2-mile race?: Anticipating seeing my children, husband, and mother at mile 19. Thinking about my father and his love of the fresh air and exercise.

How will you celebrate finishing the marathon?: Enjoying a pizza in the backyard with my family.

Will you run future marathons?: I hope so!

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