4 June 2021, Issue 1062
Marathon marvel
Deb Gee, pictured, says she’s not a “natural runner”, but running has certainly become more natural for her since September last year. Back then she set out to run 12 marathons in 12 months to raise $150,000 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation - a leading child and youth development
charity that facilitates school-based programmes to teach values and life skills to 5-to-18 year olds. As she reaches the halfway mark she’s in reflective mood. Her first event was the Rotorua Marathon - one she has done before but a run she still found surprisingly hard. “I forgot how hilly it was, but it was awesome,” she says.
“It is always a really good event.” The Mount local will do her sixth marathon in Kaiteriteri this weekend, and she’s also aiming to raise awareness for the foundation and hopes people will be inspired to join her on her remaining runs. Read the full story on page 5. Photo: John Borren.
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