Bariatric Surgery Patient Prepares to Run the Boston Marathon!

Heather Hasz had bariatric surgery at Emerson in 2017 and is currently in hot pursuit of a major life goal: She is training to run the 126^th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2022! Heather completed her first marathon in 2019, the Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon. Since then, she has finished several road races — but not another marathon, just yet.

“I knew the only other marathon I wanted to do is Boston. I turn 50 this year and cannot think of a better way to celebrate life and good health than running Boston. This marathon journey would not be possible without the expertise and support I received at Emerson's Weight Loss Center,” explains Heather.

Follow along on Heather’s Boston Marathon journey on Instagram @afoot_and_light_hearted.

Meet Heather at Emerson’s 5k on May 7!

We are very excited to have Heather join us as co-chair of the Emerson Hospital 5k Run~Walk for Cancer Care this May. Learn more about this community event and register here: www.emersonhospital.org/5k.