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Daily Record
7 days ago
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Coatbridge dad tears muscle during his second Edinburgh marathon after breaking foot in first effort
But Lee Dornan, 36, would 'do it all over again' to benefit the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) charity. 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!" Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android 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.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Coatbridge man running Edinburgh Marathon for second time in aid of charity SCIAF - after breaking his foot on his first outing
Lee Dornan, 36, is an accountant for the humanitarian organisation and has visited Zambia and South Sudan during his work. Coatbridge man Lee Dornan is hoping for better luck when he takes on the Edinburgh Marathon for the second time - after breaking his foot on his first outing. Lee, 36, is an accountant for the humanitarian charity SCIAF and has visited Zambia and South Sudan in the course of his work. He will run the race in the capital once again on Sunday, May 25. The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope,' a global moment at the end of May when organisations around the world are taking actions to draw attention to the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its 'Relay of Hope' in Edinburgh, calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty. Lee told Lanarkshire Live: "I trained well before the marathon in 2023 but had a fall a few weeks before race day. "During the race I felt something go in my foot but managed to hobble over the finish line - barefoot if you can believe it. "Later that week I found out I had two broken metatarsal bones in my right foot. "I'm running again this year because several of my colleagues are taking part - and also because I know I can beat my previous time, if I manage to stay in one piece. "In 2023 I raised almost £2000 which was unbelievable and a huge inspiration. It's probably the reason I decided to finish the race instead of pulling out, injured." 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. For almost six decades SCIAF has reached out global neighbours in need, irrespective of their race, religion or background, sustained by the generosity and love of people in Scotland. Nine SCIAF staff in total will be running the Edinburgh Marathon, many of whom will be part of a relay team. Lee has worked for SCIAF for over three years, based in their Glasgow office. He said: "Still to this day feel privileged to be able to work for an organisation like this. "Every day, I get to work with people who want to make a difference. "I get to work with incredible partners and was given the chance to travel to Zambia and South Sudan. "Unfortunately, this time around, training has been very stop-start due to injuries and life in general but I am as determined as ever to be at starting line with my good friend, Jonathan and the rest of my amazing colleagues." If you would like to support the SCIAF team, click on this link. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
