Have the run of a lifetime

Whether you are a seasoned runner or a novice looking for a challenge, the Great Scottish Run may be for you! And what better than to join ‘Team Stroke’ and raise funds for the Stroke Association.

Taking place on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September in Glasgow, you will be joining thousands of runners in the heart of the city to be cheered on by a mass of supporters. There are different runs to suit all ages and abilities including the toddler dash, junior run, family mile, 10K or half marathon.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. Recovery is tough, but with the right treatment, specialist care and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt. By helping to raise awareness of stroke and raising funds, we can reach even more people who need us.

The Great Scottish Run is a memorable experience and we want you to share the excitement in accomplishing something for yourself and for so many others who need your support.”

Murdoch Rodgers completed the Half Marathon last year running as part of ‘Team Justine’ and said: 'It was such a fantastic feeling to run into Glasgow Green and know that the end was in sight. The noise from the crowds that thronged the barricades towards the finishing line was deafening and we finished. It was tearful, emotional, exhilarating and a huge relief that we had met the pledge we had made some six months earlier.'

'In over forty years of running, I have never experienced anything that comes close to what I felt that day.'

I would ask people from the Cowdenbeath-Lochgelly area to consider taking part. Thank-you.

KIRSTY SCOTT, Fundraising Manager

at the Stroke Association in Scotland,