Glenda McGinty, who lives on the outskirts of Derry, dropped seven stone and ran a marathon for charity
A bus driver who went from being unable to run for more than 30 seconds to completing this year’s London Marathon for charity is hoping her story will inspire others to take the first step in their fitness journey.
The Alzheimers Society is a cause close to her heart after her grandmother and best friend Janie battled with the condition before her passing in 2005. “I joined the Riversdale Leisure Centre in November of last year and was immediately on the Council’s Leisure app booking classes,” she recalls. “My first ever class was Anthony's Spin, it was tough but I really enjoyed it, he explained everything from what position and height my bike should be at to the rpm and gears.
“Getting fitter has made so many positive changes to my life,” she admitted. “I sleep better and I feel so much happier in myself, I was so depressed and down when I was 15 stone. “It’s all about believing in yourself, showing up and never giving up, we are capable of so much more than we will ever know.
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