Local athlete runs eighth Boston Marathon
- Ron Giofu
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Ashley Meloche returned to Massachusetts April 21 and it was the eighth time she completed the legendary Boston Marathon.
The Amherstburg resident said it was “a perfect day weather-wise” to run in the marathon and it was the first time she was back since her two children were born.
“It was exciting to be back,” she said.
Boston is a great place to be on the day of the race, Meloche said, and said it was her first in-person Boston Marathon since 2019. She ran it virtually in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The goal was to enjoy it as much as possible,” she stated.
She finished with a time of three hours, 14 minutes and 15 seconds (3:14:15).
Meloche qualified for Boston last year at the Last Chance marathon in Grand Rapids, Michigan last year. While it was the eighth time she ran the Boston Marathon, Meloche has run 13 marathons in total.
Meloche ran marathons in Amherstburg when they were presented and has travelled to Toronto as well for runs.
Long distance runs have been something Meloche has been interested for quite some time.
Meloche began running in elementary school, ran throughout high school and university and ran her first marathon after university. Now a doctor, she still runs as much as she can and enjoys the experience especially in Boston.
Boston embraces the marathon and presents an energetic atmosphere, she explained.
“It’s a very neat experience,” said Meloche.
As for what her next marathon will be, Meloche said it will likely be the 2026 Boston Marathon. When she competes in Boston, training usually starts around the previous December or January. She said her husband Josh is a huge supporter of her, as is her entire family and friends.
Local athlete runs eighth Boston Marathon
By Ron Giofu