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Super sub Sarah goes the distance to raise money for charity
An MNA sub-editor has proven she is quick off the mark by running a half marathon for a charity cause close to her heart.
Sarah Cowen-Strong, who is based in the editorial department at Queen Street, completed the Stratford-on-Avon Half Marathon on Sunday to raise money the Epilepsy Society.
The cause is one Sarah is keen to help as her daughter Eliza was diagnosed with epilepsy 10 years ago.
An experienced marathon runner, Sarah completed the distance in a time considerably faster than her last effort.
She explains: “After doing 10 marathons, I thought it was time to calm down a bit and just do halves.
“As I seem to get slower every year I wasn’t expecting to beat my last half by 10 minutes. But at two hours 33 minutes, I am still not going to be picked for the Olympics any time soon!
“I love the atmosphere of a race and forcing myself out of the bed in the morning to run.
“Also, I live in very hilly Worcestershire so most organised races are not usually going to be as bad.
“It helps that I’m running for a cause so close to my heart. Eliza had her first seizure about 10 years ago while in a drama rehearsal at school and although, cross fingers, she’s coping on medication, life hasn’t been quite the same since.
“Every little bit of support we can give to the charity is a glimmer of hope to millions.”
Sarah hopes generous colleagues will join those who have already donated.
Click here to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-cowen-strong?utm_id=121
The Epilepsy Society conducts “world class medical research projects”, diagnosing and treating thousands of people with epilepsy every year.
