Maine Runner With Parkinson S Disease Finishes Marathon
The 58-year-old runner completed “The Great Run” marathon in Cranberry Island, Maine, in just under 3 hours, 33 minutes. Westphal was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, but nearly a decade later he decided to begin running again. MORE: 92-year-old woman completes marathon | Boston Marathon photos | CrossFit athlete finishes in walking boot Mike’s sister, Gretchen, also has Parkinson’s disease. She told WLBZ that Mike’s perseverance has brought her family closer together....