Boston Marathoner and Hingham resident Herman Messmer, 88, didn’t start running until he was 47. Since then he hasn’t looked back. He has run the Boston Marathon three times. Messmer recently shared his love of running and stories about life on the road with residents of Allerton House in Hingham. The 7.6-mile Mt. Washington Road Race in New Hampshire is among his favorites.
Allerton House in Hingham is an active assisted living community that also offers independent living and assisted living memory care.
Hingham resident and marathoner Herman Messmer proudly displays some of his race medals.
Marathoner Herman Messmer and Allerton House resident Marilyn Johnson look over the many bib numbers from races he has run.
Runner Herman Messmer talks about his many experiences as a runner and why he loves to race.
Hingham resident and veteran Herman Messmer holds up a Hingham Road Race plaque commending him for his years of commitment and service.
Allerton House in Hingham Activity Director Kim Vallatini and resident Mary Lou Fitzsimmons look at a photo of Herman Messmer, taken during one of his many races.
