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Oh for the Open Road
by BFGGot fat, found the open road and woke up to a new me
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My Wife,Training Partner and Best Friend
by StevenAddicted runner has serious neck injury told he will never run or be active again. Wife supports and saves him from ending it; has operations and is now on the road to recovery,
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Running the Apple Editor's Pick
by Jonathan TaitIt's about running the New York Marathon, and why I ran it that time. It's about my mother and how she died, and how that inspired me to complete the race. And how it helped me say goodbye to my dear beloved mum.
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Overcoming Chronic severe depression and raising £1500 for Mental Health
by BAMBIRecovering from brain surgery I decided to run the Flora London Marathon to raise money for MIND. I have had to overcome severe depression and osteoporosis.With guidance from the doctors I have gone from six stone to nine stone, and am a fit and healthy runner.
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Nine Lives...One Left Editor's Pick
by Timothy ScottAt 42 I was suddenly very ill with pancreatitis. After a long frightening time I came out a different person with a different idea of what life is about. Running...selfish? Maybe...but also a huge benefit because of the positive effects that it has both physically and mentally.
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A reason to run?
by John BakerEvery runner gets asked "why" from time to time. Here are my personal feelings about the real reason I keep going back for more.
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Attack of the Crohn's Editor's Pick
by Nicky PostleAfter being diagnosed with Crohn's disease I was seriously ill and housebound but I overcame my illness through running
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Running, from the other side of the fence
by RachaelInspiration hits you whatever side of the fence you find yourself!
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I did it for me - against all odds Editor's Pick
by JaanaAt 12, I became seriously ill and was told to avoid aerobic activity. Determined to beat my sickness I started running, barely managing five metres at first.Two years on, I am weeks from my first marathon. My endometriosis, bulimia and the lazy days in bed belong to the past!
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