by Andrewward | Oct 10, 2022 | Why Run Leicester
Marathon-Photos.com is our Official Photographer partner for capturing your exciting moments at the Run Leicester Festival. All Run Leicester Festival participants photos will be online within 24 hours after the completion of the event. You will be able to search for...
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...
by Ellie | Aug 22, 2022 | Why Run Leicester
In March 2007, Mandy faced a huge bombshell. Her work colleague, Pete, was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. A day earlier, he left work early to go to a doctor’s appointment and the next she was told that he would never return to work. “After years of putting off...
by Ellie | Aug 22, 2022 | Why Run Leicester
In April 2006, Beth’s Step-Dad, Archie, became ill, shortly after marrying her Mum. Beth shares her story and experience of LOROS and why she is running Leicester this year. “Initially Archie’s diagnosis was diabetes. He changed his diet and began his medication as...
