Miles Against Cancer: Katie Schultz’s Boston Marathon Story

After losing her aunt to cancer this past summer, Katie Schultz ’25 found a new sense of purpose in running. In this episode of Discover Boston College with host Dylan Carollo ’25, she shares how that loss inspired her to take on the 130th Boston Marathon in support of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Katie reflects on the love of running she developed at BC, the tight-knit community she’s built with fellow senior Marathoners, and the powerful connections she’s formed with others impacted by cancer. She also opens up about the emotional weight of race day and the support from her family and the BC community that will carry her to the finish line. 0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo '25. 0:18 | Meet Katie Schultz — senior from Ridgewood, NJ, running for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 0:37 | What inspired Katie to run the Marathon? 1:04 | Losing her aunt this past summer as a catalyst to run for something bigger. 1:35 | The cause drew her to the Marathon; the love of running made it possible. 1:48 | How has BC shaped Katie's Marathon journey? 2:02 | She's cried every year watching the Marathon at BC. 2:25 | Looking at the Marathon path, what will be Katie's favorite part? 2:57 | Knowing her friends, professors, and the BC community will be at Mile 21 will push her through Heartbreak Hill. 3:16 | "After I see the people I love, I'll be able to keep going." 3:20 | Who helped Katie get to the starting line? 4:08 | Running with Ellie, whom she hardly knew before this semester. 4:18 | The BC community has been integral to training and getting to the start line. 4:29 | What will it feel like to cross the finish line? 4:38 | A proud moment with grandmother and aunt looking down on her. 4:54 | The openness of the BC community in sharing how they’ve been affected by cancer has made this run deeply meaningful. 5:40 | Details on Katie's training schedule! 5:57 | Thank you for tuning into this episode Discover Boston College!  Stay tuned for the latest updates on Discover Boston College, a Boston College Student Affairs and D100 Media podcast.Have an idea for this podcast? Text D100 Radio on Messages or email bcsa@bc.edu.