Hilary is a graduate of the University in Leeds in music. She has always been interested in fitness, swimming and walking regulary. 10 years ago she took up running in order to run Race for Life. Although she is by no means a fast runner, since then she has run extensively in England and abroad completing a variety of events including 3 marathons. A growing interest in the sport led her to study successfully for a BTEC Certificate in Sport and train as an athletics coach, specialising in endurance. She leads a weekly women's running group where the emphasis is on enjoyment, inclusion of all abilities, ages, shapes and sizes and FUN! She is involved in training other groups of beginner runners for the local Race for Life events and takes great satisfaction from helping people on their journey towards a healthier lifestyle.