by Ellie | Jul 27, 2023 | Why Run Leicester
Araf started his running journey several years ago to help in clearing his head from those daily distractions and to provide clarity and manage his anxiety. Araf shares his story. “Watching and listening to others talk about their running journey inspired me and...
by Ellie | Jul 27, 2023 | Why Run Leicester
Kate from Lincolnshire has been running on and off for three years and uses running as a way to clear her head, especially during tough times in her life. Kate’s son, Oska, was diagnosed with a complex cardiac condition (Tetralogy of Fallot, ASD and Dysplastic...
by Ellie | Sep 30, 2022 | Why Run Leicester
Earlier this year, in March 2022, Lois’ Nan, Yvonne, died following suffering with multiple types of Cancer. Lois found fitness such as the gym and running as a new hobby after losing her Nan, giving her a focus to work hard and achieve great things. It’s what her Nan...
by Ellie | Aug 26, 2022 | Why Run Leicester
In 2013, Will suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage and was told by doctors that he would never be able to move the left-hand side of body again. Here he is in 2022 training to complete the Leicester Half Marathon! “I have always been interested in exercising,...
by Ellie | Aug 24, 2022 | Why Run Leicester
Dave has been running the Leicester Half Marathon since 2016. He had previously ran for no other reason than a hobby, but this year something changed. Dave’s Dad, Billy, was diagnosed with late stage Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and given just a year to live. “Having both...
