If you are looking to be inspired to take part in this year’s Bury Running Festival, you have come to the right place.
We’re sharing why a mix of enthusiastic local runners simply love to run, why they started running and what’s kept them motivated to keep it up.
Mairead
Mairead loves to run because…
It makes me happy to be alive and proud to be me
Jon
Jon loves to run because …
It’s great for de-stressing after a long day at work. And there’s the sense of achievement you get when a route has been completed
Lynn
Lynn loves to run because …
It makes me feel good for the day ahead. Finish lines, not finish times is my motto
Kerry
Kerry loves to run because …
I always feel better afterwards. It clears my mind and cheers me up
Amanda
Ken
Ken loves to run because…
I’ve met some of the loveliest, friendliest people I could ever wish to meet, and all my obesity-related ailments are a thing of the past
Aayesha
Aayesha loves to run because…
It makes me feel better about myself and improves my confidence. I set small goals and love achieving them
Donna
Donna loves to run because…
I find it so rewarding running in a group. We are all in it together and there for each other
Andrea
Andrea loves to run because…
Knowing that I would be needing surgery, I decided it was time to improve my fitness. My first race felt amazing
Sacha
Sacha loves to run because…
I just love how good it makes me feel. See a hill and run up it is now my quote
Sandra
Sandra runs because…
I run for companionship. I joined a local group where each run is your own run, done at your own pace. The feel-good factor is amazing
