Actions

Henrico mom finishes Boston Marathon 8 months after beating cancer

Posted at 7:37 PM, Apr 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-16 19:37:24-04

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. – A Henrico County mother of two finished the Boston Marathon Monday, less than one year after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

On Monday, Claire Sander finished the Boston Marathon with a time of 3:42, just shy of her personal best.

“I was on pace to set a personal best, but the wind was a bit much. I was shaking and couldn’t believe the rain but somehow it was a perfect day,” said Sander.

While this wasn’t Sander’s first time competing in the annual race, it was her first time since undergoing a double mastectomy eight months ago.

Last May, doctors diagnosed Sanders with breast cancer.

After beating cancer, Sander vowed to go back and compete in the Boston Marathon again.

The avid-runner has quite the history as a long-distance runner. She was crowned the Massachusetts State Champion while in high school.

CBS 6 featured Sander in October’s Buddy Check 6.

CBS6-News-at-4pm-and-Jennifer-Hudson-480x360.jpg

Entertainment

Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6!

📱 Download CBS 6 News App
The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more.