Manchester Half Marathon
David Price, a 42-year-old IT worker diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is training to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest half marathon run by a person with MS. He aims to complete the Manchester Half Marathon to raise awareness and challenge his own physical limitations.
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The story highlights personal resilience and the role of physical activity in managing long-term health conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Georgie Docker North West David Price David Price, 42, from Liverpool was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 A man from Liverpool has set himself the challenge of breaking a Guinness World Record for the fastest half marathon run by a man with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Father-of-two David Price, 42, was diagnosed with MS in 2018 after starting to struggle with his balance and peripheral vision.
Eight years on, Price is preparing to attempt the record at the Manchester Half Marathon, but admits to feeling nervous.
The current record is held by Chris White, who achieved a time of 1 hour 30 minutes and 46 seconds in Brighton in March this year.
"It would mean the world to me to break the record," David said. "I'm not underestimating how much of a challenge it will be, but it would be absolutely fantastic."
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