Everyone has a reason for running a half marathon, whether it be to raise money for a special cause, to help with general mental and physical well-being or to reach a fitness goal or personal best.
We're pulling together some inspirational stories from our readers and why they're running the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Half Marathon on September 22.
Submit #YourRunningStory .
You can read Alex’s story below:
Name: Alex McKinley
Alex’s Running Story:
I am running for my sister who passed away in August 2018.
She was in a car accident on a Saturday morning and was air lifted from the scene.
She died a few days later in hospital but due to the nature of her injuries she was able to donate her organs and these have gave 4 people the chance of life.
Running has helped me to cope with the loss of my sister, it has given me a drive.
I am running to raise awareness of the vital Air Ambulance service which we have raised almost £90,000 for to date, in memory of my sister.
I am also running to raise awareness of organ donation and mostly I am running for my sister because she can't, because she wanted to run a half marathon, because I want to do her proud.
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