Why I run in support of Age UK York | Rachel shares her story
Published on 29 September 2024 11:52 AM
Rachel's Story - Please sign up and join Rachel in supporting Age UK York in the 2024 Yorkshire Marathon
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Meet Rachel. Last year she kindly chose to run for Age UK York as we first took part in the Yorkshire Marathon. Here is her story as to just why she is supporting us again in 2024 and your chance to join her... "18 months ago, I wasn’t a runner at all. Then I joined a few friends in starting an informal running group and we wanted to improve (plus I had the added incentive of exercising as much as possible to look good for my wedding!). Fast forward and I run 20-25k each week and have done various races in and around York. Including the 10 Mile event of the Yorkshire Marathon! |
"The local work that Age UK York does is absolutely invaluable to our elderly community."
The races are great, they give me something to aim for, and even if I’m feeling unprepared on the day, the atmosphere is always great and carries you through to the end! Plus its always a great excuse to raise money for Age UK York!
The local work that Age UK York does is absolutely invaluable to our elderly community. I hate the thought of some people having no human contact, especially when the elderly community so often need to bounce ideas off someone or talk things through.
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Why not join Rachel in signing up today for one of our charity places and run, jog or walk the Yorkshire Marathon, or 10 mile, on 20 October 2024.
We have an easy to complete form at your finger tips or you can email fundraising@ageukyork.org.uk Thank you so much to Rachel and everyone kindly supporting Age UK York and making our local work possible.
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To sign up please visit our dedicated Marathon page