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A Hemel Hempstead man will be tackling the London Marathon for Diabetes UK after his dad was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Carl Marzec, aged 36, who will be pounding the streets of London with dozens of other Team Diabetes UK runners on April 24, has also organised a pre-marathon charity event at Hemel Rugby Club on April 2, which includes a disco, buffet and raffle.
Carl decided to take on the 26.2-mile London Marathon after seeing the impact the condition has had on his father and other friends – making him want to embark on a healthy lifestyle and reduce his risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Carl, who has been training hard for the event, said: “I did wonder whether this would be one step too far for me.
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/dad-s-diagnosis-inspires-runner-1-7254265
Carl Marzec, aged 36, who will be pounding the streets of London with dozens of other Team Diabetes UK runners on April 24, has also organised a pre-marathon charity event at Hemel Rugby Club on April 2, which includes a disco, buffet and raffle.
Carl decided to take on the 26.2-mile London Marathon after seeing the impact the condition has had on his father and other friends – making him want to embark on a healthy lifestyle and reduce his risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Carl, who has been training hard for the event, said: “I did wonder whether this would be one step too far for me.
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/more-news/dad-s-diagnosis-inspires-runner-1-7254265
