Best Comeback

Due to being too long on the MS form the nominations for best comeback are here:

Runner 5: Runner 5 was out of running for a while with injuries and it was clear how this was affecting them personally, but commitment and perseverance and they are back and running so brilliantly. They is also always so friendly and welcoming of us, and you can tell how pleased they are to be back, running fast and in Chorlton colours!

Runner 6: Runner 6 has acted as a role model for a responsible comeback from injury - after a heart scare they’ve trained smarter not harder and come back to running and racing gradually over time to build back progressively. I think a lot of people would have been put off by how serious what happened was so it's been impressive to watch a careful comeback.

Runner 7:

Nomination 1: Runner 7 has comeback twice against incredible odds. Firstly, they battled back from finding herself blind and almost deaf and unable to walk, having seemingly lost a mental health battle 😥, which they have since written openly about to help other people with their own personal battles 👏👏👏

I'm probably not alone in assuming the worst when they had been out of contact for a few days, having not eaten for a long time and fallen into a critical condition. How they started running again was nothing short of a miracle.
And another huge setback occurred when they lost consciousness after a seizure. They broke her hip and they was also diagnosed with osteoporosis, and told that running again was completely and irreversibly off the table.

With courage, true grit and determination they worked hard as nails to pursue an impossible dream...
First with the hospital physios and professionals, to help her walk again
Then committing to long hours on treadmills to build up her stamina
And finally they was ready to run in the open air, with the help of several guide runners, mainly from our fabulous club

The turnaround was incredible 💥.
And in April, they set out to run the Manchester Marathon. And against all the odds, they managed it nonstop without even stopping to walk!

An incredible feat of resilience, and possibly the greatest comeback story I know 💫👏🎯

Nomination 2: Runner 7 had a long time not running due to health issues including a fractured hip and balance problems amongst others. This year, despite being unable to run without the steadying hand of another runner, they have come back to run the Manchester marathon. As they did not manage to have someone with them for all training runs they did much of their training, including some long runs, on a cross trainer which must have been very dull. Their determination has been inspirational.

Nomination 3: Determined and always smiling despite their personal challenges.

Nomination 4: Runner 7 has battled on through health issues for a long time. During the last year they have fought back, training for the Manchester marathon and then completing it. They are cheerful and friendly, always making an effort to get involved with the club whenever time and their health allows. They thoroughly deserve this award 👏

Runner 8: After a break of almost 5 years, Runner 8 has delivered an amazing Marathon Comeback running London in 04:12:01, not quite their PB, but not far away and smashing their previous London time of 4:37:58. Previous Marathons - 2019 4:11:12, 2018 4:37:58, 2017 4:28:12, 2016 4:35:17.