When Catherine Hickford first started at Northampton parkrun she was more than 21 stone, running at the very back of the field and piling on more weight under the pressure of taking a degree.
These days, she says running has turned her life around.
Catherine has lost more than eight stones, been honoured at Northamptonshire Sports Awards, completed not only her degree but a Masters and made new, valued friendships.
She's truly inspirational - and a lovely person.
Who better than Catherine to have my first Running Tales chat with?
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