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WILD AND FREE
Your article ‘Run, baby, run’ (February issue) resonated with me so much that I’d signed up to R.E.D (Run Every Day) within minutes of reading it! After I was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, I committed to running as an escape. I got the bug and continued, raising over £15,000 for charity. It gave me an outlet for the anger and agony of no longer being able to have birth children due to my cancer. It dampened adrenaline-fuelled days of stress once we adopted our two beautiful children and has continued to be woven into the tapestry of my life. Running has saved me from falling on my darkest, most vulnerable days. Last October, I ran the Birmingham Marathon, cheered on by familiar faces and total strangers. Since then, I have been a bit relaxed, but seeing your article flicked a switch. I’ve run every day in snow, rain and wind. Running makes me feel alive, giving me a sense of belonging, as I weave among the trees with my spaniel at my heels. Thanks for the nudge I needed. Nicole