“ I said hello to a new lifestyle ”

Boston marathon

Erica Rasmussen directs the Boston marathon with Team Boston Medical Center.

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Name: Erica Rasmussen
Age: 37
City / State: Gunnison, colo.

Growing up, the race has always been a challenge for me. I was the slowest child of all my sports teams and I have always feared the physical fitness test at Mile at school. So, I have never imagined going from obesity to the marathon runner!

After a traumatic pregnancy with my daughter, I took possession of my health. I said goodbye to around 100 pounds, and hello to a new lifestyle with a passion for the race.

It will be my first Boston marathon, the fourth total marathon and the 19th state that I finished a race race! I direct Boston, my favorite city, to help celebrate my transformation of well-being and inspire others to make positive choices to support their own spirit and their body well-being.

I am so excited to introduce you to the Boston Medical Center which makes considerable contributions to be a leader for the health and well-being of Boston and beyond! BMC has been part of the Boston Marathon Charity Program since 2005 and has since collected $ 10 million to support innovations in care and research.

Each stage of my 26.2 mile towards the finish line will be joyful for travel and enthusiasm for health and well-being.

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