Some of our Great Manchester Run participants share their stories with us ahead of the big day.
Dennis Yarwood
"If you are out there running, no matter how slow, you are still faster than the person on the couch."
Uzair Shafique
"If I can do a 10K, anyone can."
Amanda Scott
Diane Dargan
"Keep persevering and you'll get there…you'll never regret it."
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