Article by Jonathan White
Five female members of Nantwich Running Club completed the Rome Marathon on Sunday (19th March 2023).
The race started in front of the Colosseum, the iconic symbol of the city, and then proceeded through St Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps and many narrow and picturesque old town streets.
The five runners – Izzy Cundy, Lisa Warbrook, Diane Mason, Jo Mascarenhas and Emma George – have completed an impressive 51 marathons between them.
They became close friends when they began running with Nantwich Running Club, and are part of a wider social group – but thoroughly enjoy socialising and running together when their busy lives and parental responsibilities allow.
Izzy Cundy said: “There are so many amazing things I have accomplished through being a part of Nantwich Running Club that, in my wildest dreams, I could never imagined.
“The friendships I have made are going to be lifelong.”
Izzy is competing in the Leeds and Loch Ness marathons later this year and the Lakes 100k Ultra in June.
Lisa is representing Nantwich Running Club in the London Marathon in April.
Diane is competing in the Lakes 50k Ultra Race in June and the Loch Ness Marathon in October.
Jo is part of a group of 14 club members who are on a running holiday to Portugal in April and competing in the Chicago Marathon in October.
Emma is a veteran of 20 marathons and has run several events in various parts of Europe and the USA.
Willaston endurance running coach Mike Stevens, founder of Nantwich Running Club, said: “I am very proud of the achievements of these incredible ladies.
“Their friendship has developed alongside their running performance, and it looks like this year is going to be hugely significant for them all.”
Nantwich Running Club was established in March 2021 and has since attracted over 475 members of all abilities.
The club meets throughout the year at Malbank High School and members run in groups of 10 people for up to an hour every Monday and Wednesday evening at 6.30pm.
There are chatty pace groups to suit all abilities, each supported by a run leader, who follows an organised route ranging in distance from three to seven miles each session.
For further information relating to Nantwich Running Club please visit: www.nantwichrunningclub.co.uk
