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Essar Four Villages Half Marathon 2014
Adrian D’Enrico, 34-year-old assistant fund manager from Littleton, ran the event as the first of 14 half marathons he’s running in 2014. He said: “After the London Marathon last year, I wanted to just run a half - but a friendly chat in the pub turned this into me running one a month, and then to running 14 because it’s 2014. I wish I’d thought of it in 2001!”1 of 6 
Shan McCarthy, a mum of three from Crowton, ran to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. She said: “They gave brilliant support to my wonderful mum whilst she had cancer, I sadly lost her to this horrible disease 20 years ago aged only 47. “I wanted to run in her memory, and in admiration of another dearly loved family member who successfully fought cancer with amazing courage and strength.”2 of 6 
Gemma Rathbone, 30, from Helsby but now living in Leeds: “I grew up in Helsby but not being a runner or even remotely sporty I never even knew of the race. “I took up running in June 2012 to lose weight and improve my mental health (it has worked wonders). I am now an addicted club runner (member of Kirkstall Harriers as now live in Leeds) and so I finally heard of the Four Villages Half in my home village. I couldn't wait to sign up and am very excited about running through the villages. I do come back to the area regularly, but this will be really special. It is also the first time some of my family will be out to see me run - mum and aunty are going to be at mile 8 with Jelly Babies!”3 of 6 ![Craig Thomas Davies, from Leeswood, North Wales, is running to beat a personal best of 80 minutes]()
Craig Thomas Davies, 40, from Leeswood in North Wales, is running to beat a personal best of 80 minutes.4 of 6 ![Louise Price, from Presteigne, Powys, is running 14 races in 2014 to raise money for a 2 year old boy called Freddie Saunders who suffered a serious spinal injury in a car accident and is now paralysed from the neck down]()
Louise Price, a 44 year old administrator from Presteigne, Powys: “I entered the cancelled race last year. This year's race has turned out to be the 1st in the 14 in 14 races I am taking part in this year to raise money for a two year old boy called Freddie Saunders who suffered a serious spinal injury in a car accident and is now paralysed from the neck down.” www.kapipal.com/14forfreddie.5 of 6 ![Dylan Roberts, from Eastham, is running for Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of his dad]()
Dylan Roberts, a 44 year old structural engineer from Eastham, Wirral: “I am running the #4vhm in preparation for the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 13 2014. “Unfortunately I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer on the 19th April, 2013, having only been diagnosed on March 15, 2013. We were making plans for his 70th birthday (April 3, 2013) when he began feeling ill. We were able to celebrate his birthday, before he passed away peacefully at home. “The 2014 event falls less than a month after my 45th birthday and between my dad’s birth date and the first anniversary of his death.” www.virginmoneygiving.com/DylanRobertsLondonMarathon20146 of 6
