Pembroke librarian runs in the Boston Marathon for second year in a row

Posted on Friday, May 12th, 2023

Two people running in exercise clothing running on the pavement, placing hands in the shape of a heart For the second year in a row, Pembroke librarian Patti Kim challenged herself by running the most famous marathon in the world, but this time her participation in the Boston Marathon was a more emotional experience. It was the tenth anniversary of the marathon terrorist attacks that killed three people and seriously injured dozens more.

As Kim crossed the finish line where the bombings had occurred in 2013, she read the #BostonStrong sign and thought of the victims. After the race, she reflected on that experience.

“On the 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, I thought of the victims when I saw the iconic blue and yellow message of ‘BOSTON STRONG’ under the Bowker Overpass with less than a mile to go. For my race, it reminded me that I could put aside the fatigue and pain to finish with my fastest kilometer out of the 42.2 for the marathon distance. I tried to give the heart symbol on course to let the people of Boston know that we were running for them in 2023. We could collectively demonstrate courage, strength, resilience, and determination. We can do this through something so simple as a love of running and coming together to celebrate that joy. The Boston Marathon is special because of the human stories while the course is like a very tough victory lap. I’m grateful for the incredible support from my family, friends, and AC colleagues. 4:13:36 finish time on April 17, 2023. We did it together!”


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