Hilary Wharam, 81, says the Leeds event was 'amazing' as she completed her 175th marathon.
An 81-year-old marathon-running veteran said the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon was "one of the very best".
Hilary, who took up the sport at the age of 55, said she was aiming to eventually complete 300 marathons.Hilary has become a regular face at marathons. "She joined the marathon and had been training ever since, but your training doesn't tell you how to cope when the wheels start coming off and you start hurting.
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