A Christchurch mum has shed 20kg to run her first marathon and represent the one in 100,000 who can’t. Libby Carmichael Venning is among the expected 11,000 runners taking part in the Queenstown Marathon on Saturday. For those with the condition, like 21-year-old Sacha, activity such as running weakens the muscles. Kavinda Herath/ Stuff There was a record number of runners at the 2019 Queenstown Marathon, with 12,500 participants. Supplied More than 9000 people took part in the 2014 Queenstown Marathon.

Source: Stuff November 20, 2020 00:50 UTC