“The hospice is run very well and is as comfortable as a home. The staff are kindness itself. This includes catering, cleaning staff and volunteers. Everyone was so kind and considerate.”St Ann’s Hospice patient All quotations and photographs are used with permission.
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Roadrunner
Running fanatic Yvette Halsall, an Auxiliary Nurse at St Ann’s Hospice, Heald Green, gives an insight into life on the road in the build up to the big one, the London Marathon (April 26).
“I got hooked three years ago and I did the Wilmslow Half Marathon this year and last year. I find running so meditative. I meet loads of people in my running club and I run on my own and with friends for a change of scenery. It’s tough training for an event. On bad days you think ‘why?’ and then you remember you are raising such important money.”
Sport relief
For all those charity runners, bikers and swimmers out there, here are a few training do’s and don’ts by professional trainers Probalancehealth.co.uk
DO:
1. Train at least 8 weeks before
2. Get advice from your gym/personal trainer/running club
3. Have a good pair of running shoes (go to a running specialist)
4. Eat more carbs. You’ll need the energy
DON’T
1. Wear new trainers for the event
2. Over drink. You risk needing the toilet
3. Drink alcohol for at least 3 days before
4. Overdo it. Best advice is to stay off your feet the day before. Rest and relax.
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