I'm running the Yorkshire Marathon because I loved running at school and wanted a new fitness goal having lost 4.5 stone over the last couple of years. When you can run comfortably it's really like going for a nice long walk!

I've had many profound experiences running the UK's beautiful coastline and countryside during the near 500 miles of training this summer.  I wasn't a big fan of running when I first started training but knew pushing through the monotony would benefit me in so many ways.  I highly recommend the experience, particularly if you think you absolutely can't do it...

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Time 3:58:25, Average Pace 9:06 min/mile, 5:39 km/mile 

Overall Place 1109/3881, Female Place 187/1373