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Ireland’s leading fundraising platform, Galway-based iDonate.ie, is working with TV presenter, breakfast radio host and busy mum of three Lucy Kennedy, to help launch their marathon competition for fundraisers, ahead of the Mini Marathon season in June.
A woman who was “body shamed and called fat” throughout her childhood years wants to help others break free from society’s “toxic mindset” towards weight.
Louise Kearney’s training was going well, she smiles wryly, but after returning to her running club — “they do push you, and you’re part of a lovely community” — she began to experience “a niggle” when running. “I don’t know if it’s because I ran faster than I usually do.”
2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon takes place on Bank Holiday Sunday 4 June
Sorcha Ní Riain’s training is going well — she is trying to get out for three to four runs a week. “I try to make two or three sessions with the club, maybe a park run. And sometimes if I’m lucky I can squeeze in a run on my break from work.”