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'I was absolutely terrified I'd never walk again - now I'm running the London marathon'


Lucy Evans, 51, was unable to walk for three months and was told by doctors she would never be able to run again - but is now taking on the London marathon next month

The terrifying experience rendered Lucy, who works as a chief customer officer, completely immobile, forcing her to endure three torturous months without walking and starting each day with painkillers. As time went by, Lucy finally began receiving NHS care, which included yearly epidurals and cauterization of her nerve endings to keep the pain under control. She has already completed her first half-marathonThe 51 year old is part of Team Henshaws' London Marathon runners and aims to raise £2,000 for the charity, including its Arts Crafts Centre in Knaresborough.

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