Boston Marathon 2015 Runner Profile: Brendan Watson

Name: Brendan Watson

Age: 26

Profession: US Navy, Youth Hockey Coach

Marathon experience: Second, 2009 Boston was my first.

Reason for running: I enjoy the challenge.

Charity: Wounded Warrior Project, Epilepsy Foundation of New England.

Training tip: Soft sand beaches, good sneakers and don’t overtrain.

Bib number: No Bib

If you’re running the 119th Boston Marathon on April 20, Patch wants to recognize you.

We’re putting together brief profiles of local runners, and we want to include you! To be featured on West Roxbury Patch, email a photo and the following information to West Roxbury Patch editor Mike Bednarsky by emailing michael.bednarsky@patch.com