ARDROSSAN runner Stephanie Symington was bursting with pride after completing the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run with the whole of Glasgow behind her.
The 24-year-old, taking part in the event for the third time, ran the 10k recently in accomplished fashion to raise money for Beatson Cancer Charity and Ayrshire Hospice.
Having lost dad Ian to osteosarcoma in July 2017, this year’s run was the latest of Stephanie’s tenacious fundraising efforts under the banner of Team Symington.
As well as giving further backing to the charities she also represented North Ayrshire in the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run Community Challenge, launched to get Scotland active.
Stephanie said: “This year’s Great Scottish Run was so much fun.
“Last year was great too but somehow it felt much more tough this time round – I was shocked by that.
“The atmosphere in Glasgow is always amazing. I love that shop owners come into the streets, with strangers cheering you on and clapping you. I was standing next to a couple of ladies dressed as flamingos on the start line.
“I miss my dad more than anything and every day I am trying to make him proud - he was thankful for these charities too and that is why I keep raising money for them.”
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