"The Boston marathon is the only marathon in the world that you have to qualify for by finishing in 3 hours and 10 minutes from a previous race," says Matthew, a competitive triathlete and avid runner who lives in California, USA.

"This past August I ran the San Francisco marathon and my time qualified me to enter the Boston marathon next year. I am planning on signing up for the Boston marathon soon and I believe that I would be the first Tongan to run it. "

Matthew, who works as an accounting manager, said he was very excited to read a Matangi Tonga Online article. 'Friendly Islands Girls join Munich Marathon' [2]this month. "It's exciting to see that there are other Tongans around the world that take time from their busy lifestyle and engage in healthy activities.

"One of my other goals is to qualify for the Iron Man world championship in Kona Hawaii in this coming year," said Matthew.