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Inspirational Stories

Jane didn’t let being diagnosed with Stage 3 Advanced Lung Cancer from stopping her love of running, or her goals to complete the Snowdonia Marathon.
This is her story:
‘After being diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2014, I had chemotherapy and radiotherapy, meaning I had to pull out of that year’s marathon.
‘In June 2015 I had surgery to remove the upper right lobe of her lung. I signed up and ran the Snowdonia Marathon 2015 just 4 months later’.
Having run the Snowdonia Marathon three times before, 45 year old Jane was left disappointed after having to pull out of the 2014 race.
‘After being given only a one in three chance of survival. I decided that completing the marathon would be a good way to finish the year of treatment!'
Jane used it as a way to ‘raise awareness of lung cancer, and funds for continued research into the disease’.
During treatment and surgery recovery, Jane was off work which so she is ‘free to go out when I feel like it.
‘I fit it around the weather, when the dogs need to go out, or if I just want to have a solo run in the nearby Welsh hills’.

What's next?

It seems that Snowdon holds a special place in Jane’s heart. ‘Although I had to take a bit of time off after last year’s marathon. I’m all signed up for the race this year, I am now going out again as often as I can.
‘Currently my scans have been clear post surgery and so all being well I will be able to train more this year.
‘All being well I hope to be back on the starting line and can hopefully improve on my PB!’

Favourite running song:
Stereoside - Always Remember
Ultimate training tip:
Incorporate running into your day. Don't always run to your watch but run to enjoy.
I run with our dogs on the forestry trails and the miles whizz by faster.
First memory of loving running:
On a trail run in the local welsh hills surrounded by wildlife and good views!’
Must have kit:
My bandana and lip balm!
Post Run Snack of Choice:
Avocado and marmite on rye toast!

I hope this inspirational story will persuade you to go out and get your sweat on!