Over 35,000 Complete 2025 Great Manchester Run Including Stage 4 Cancer Survivor

Angela Summers, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given six to 18 months to live, defied the odds by finishing the 2025 Great Manchester Run as the inspirational final finisher, demonstrating remarkable resilience and hope for others facing serious illness. Former Liverpool footballer John Arne Riise has transitioned from professional football to extreme endurance running challenges, including completing a 24-hour treadmill charity event covering over four marathons, which he describes as mentally tougher than football. Riise maintains elite fitness and is preparing for the Oslo Marathon, driven by a desire to push his physical and mental limits even after retirement. Both stories highlight the powerful role of running in personal transformation, mental toughness, and overcoming adversity. These narratives emphasize running not just as a physical activity but as a means of testing endurance, resilience, and inspiring others.