Coffman, 64, is a physical education teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools who is set to run his 35th consecutive Boston Marathon on Monday. He has competed in a total of 74 marathons, including 20 Marine Corps Marathons, and has taught in Fairfax County (currently at Saratoga Elementary and Hollin Meadows Elementary) for 23 years.
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