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Swindon brothers shed a combined 20 stone County Ground to Barcelona for
and decide to run multiple marathons for Swindon cyclist
Cancer Research UK

Mark and Ian Kenna during their marathon preparations in aid of Cancer
Research UK
Ricardo De Fazio plans to cycle from the County Ground to FC Barcelona’s
Two brothers from Swindon, Mark Most recently, the pair announced football stadium during April
and Ian Kenna, are gearing up for that they will not only be taking
the gruelling challenge of running on the task of the 2.5 marathons
three marathons during April in aid already planned, but have also Local cycling enthusiast Ricardo “This time we want to raise money
of Cancer Research UK. signed up to compete in the Race to De Fazio is challenging himself and in the thousands with one big
The pair have been working the Stones. five others to pedal their way from challenge. We will be riding about
over the past three years to get This ultra-marathon takes runners Swindon’s County Ground to the 120 miles each day for 8 days from
themselves in shape, with their along the ancient routes of Romans, Camp Nou football stadium, home Swindon to Barcelona.
healthier lifestyles resulting in Vikings, farmers and traders from of FC Barcelona. ”We have cycling groups along
shedding a combined 20 stone, the rolling hills of Oxfordshire, over Ricardo and his team will be the way who want to join us for
and have now decided to run the the Thames and up onto the down- taking on the bike ride to support sections, which is incredible.”
Bath Half, Brighton and London lands of Salisbury Plain finishing at several local charities including If you want to support Ricardo, or
marathons in memory of their aunt the largest Neolithic stone circle Prospect Hospice, Brighter Futures for updates visit: www.justgiving.
Mary Parsons. in Europe at Avebury. Runners can and Younite Outreach Project and com/Ricardo-Defazio
Mark and Ian have set a choose whether to complete the is looking for further support from
fundraising target of £5,000, with race in one go or break it down into local businesses’.
a black tie event to be held at The two days as the Kennas will do. Ricardo said: “In the last 12
Village Hotel in Shaw Ridge on They will be running 50km (31 months I have run a bootcamp
Saturday 2 April. miles) per day which is further club for the community. Every
Tickets are still available, contact than any marathon, again in aid of other month we hold an all day
[email protected] Cancer Research UK. event which brings people together
The evening will include a three The brothers are well into their and helps raise around £400 for a
course meal, entertainment and tough training regime and have different local charity. By Sue
a charity auction with items such been posting regular updates
as a signed England Rugby shirt to their Facebook page: www. ◆ Your local family hairdresser
from Sir Clive Woodward and a facebook.com/kennabrothers ◆ 25% discount for Seniors
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Swindon triathlete Alex North started working with Blair Davies, Home: 01793 323400
has just completed his first half an elite triathlon coach and we
marathon of 2016 and is planning formulated the 2016 race calendar
even more races in aid of Macmillan and how we can give something
Cancer Support. back to the people who helped
Alex, who is 33 and a member of Joanne and gave us so much
the Swindon Triathlon Club, was by support when we needed it most.
his own admission never really into “In 2016 I have a lot of races
fitness, having only ever engaged in planned.
a cycle around the Isle of Wight for “Full information can be found on
the British Heart Foundation. my blog - www.borntotri.co.uk. Professional Consultations, Non Surgical Treatments, Cosmeceutical Skin Care
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was diagnosed with salivary gland Macmillan Multi Event Athlete 01793 727352 07425 176084
cancer, involving surgery and a six which allows me to support them in
week course of radiotherapy, and a number of events they hold.” www.dermafillersswindon.co.uk
this proved to be his inspiration to You can find out more about [email protected]
raise money for Macmillan. Alex’s races and help support him
Alex said: “After Joanne had by visiting his JustGiving page: Aegle Radiance Splendor Ltd
begun to recover from her ordeal I www.justgiving.com/AlexCoxTri
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