Pick Me Up! Special

THE FINISH LINE

A fresh breeze brushed over my hair and whistled past my ears as I started to run up the hill, the views of North Devon painting a pretty canvas behind me.

I had only found my love of running at 50 and now it was a huge part of my life.

I had found a love for it whilst completing a Race For Life event with my daughter, Natalie, 39, whilst she was at the University of Exeter in 20.

Three months later I joined The Women’s Running Network. I found some amazing friends as well as staying fit and healthy. I ran twice a week and loved it!

I watched as the ponytails

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