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Leanne's marathon effort for FC

Leanne’s marathon effort for FCCongratulations to FC United member Leanne Carey, who has completed the Manchester Marathon in a time of 4hrs 26mins and raised £3,000 for the club’s Development Fund in the process.

Leanne, who is also a member of Salford Harriers whose members train from Broadhurst Park on a Thursday evening, was due to do the race last year but she had to retire after a fall in the early stages. Undeterred, she trained hard over recent months and despite one or two niggling injuries during her preparation, she lined up on the start line today and completed the race, her first ever marathon, in a very respectable time.

Last year, Leanne raised £2,670 in sponsorship for the FC United Development Fund and she has increased that figure over recent days and is now very close to raising £3,000 for the club. It’s a great effort by Leanne and the club is extremely grateful for her efforts in running 26 miles around Manchester for FC.



On completing the run, Leanne said: “I went off far too fast in first half and the second half was brutal hence my time. My feet and legs are in bits! Thanks to everyone who has sent me lovely messages and to all those who donated to the FC United Development Fund. You have helped me raise almost £3,000.???

You can still sponsor Leanne to help her get over the £3k mark here.



First Posted ~ 19:30 Sun 10 Apr 2016
News ID ~ 6781
Last Updated ~ 23:53 Tue 14 Jun 2022