Covid: Runner, 70, to resume Land's End run after 2020 cancellation

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Covid: Runner, 70, to resume Land's End run after 2020 cancellation
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Michael Williams was three days into the 860-mile run last year when it was cancelled due to Covid.

"I can't wait to get going," he said.

Last year's race was cancelled after three days due to concerns for the safety of runners, following a number of what organiser Steve Worrallo called "unsavoury, nasty" comments. Mr Williams, who is running for Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of his sister, June Locke, who died from the disease in 2002, said: "It was a huge disappointment - absolutely devastating.Michael Williams has been training extensively indoors and outdoors ready for the event

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