Paula Wright said being a pacer in the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is an opportunity for her to encourage others towards the finish line, just as she was motivated when she first began to run. Mum-of-three Paula, who is from Finland, but living in north Tipperary, said she was honoured to take on the responsibility. Only a few years ago, I started running and I struggled. Paula took up running after having her three children and is now half the size she was when she began. I started from humble beginnings, being the big girl at the back.”On June 2, Paula will cross her 100th marathon finish line.

Source: Irish Examiner May 19, 2019 18:00 UTC