Coatbridge dad tears muscle during his second Edinburgh marathon after breaking foot in first effort
Lee Dornan could be forgiven for hating the Edinburgh marathon after breaking his foot during his first effort and tearing a muscle in his latest run - but says he would "do it all over again".
The Coatbridge dad ran this year's event in five hours and 32 minutes for the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) charity, for whom he works as an accountant.
After completing the race, Lee said: "I have a wee muscle tear and my feet are in bits, but I am alive!"
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For Lee this is an improvement on his 2023 Edinburgh Marathon effort, when he broke two bones in his feet and completed the run in bare feet.
Lee, 36, who is married with three daughters, said: "At least once a year, do something you absolutely hate. You'll appreciate it, later.
"I felt great until mile 16 and then it all fell apart. Slowly.
"I ran the marathon in five hours and 32 minutes. I only managed 28 miles of training this year, so I am delighted with my time."
Lee has visited Zambia and South Sudan in the course of his work with SCIAF for the past three years in the charity's Glasgow office.
The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope,' a global moment when organisations around the world are taking actions to draw attention to the global debt crisis.
SCIAF ran its "Relay of Hope" in Edinburgh, calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty.
Eight SCIAF staff, including Lee, ran on the day, many of whom were part of the relay teams.
Lee added: 'It was nice running with my good friend Jonathan and young Thomas Everett, even though they abandoned me after 0.25 miles.
"I always wear SCIAF gear when running. It just takes one set of eyes to see the SCIAF logo and the pain and hurt in my eyes and for them to go on the website and maybe support us.
"I may have had my problems during the two marathons but I would do it all again next year to support SCIAF."
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund helps people in the world's poorest places to lift themselves out of poverty, work together to protect our common home, and help them recover from disaster.
If you would like to support the SCIAF team, click on this link.
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