ONE OF the UK’s biggest athletic stars will line up alongside city runners for the Worcester City 10K.
Jo Pavey, European 10,000m champion and two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, has signed up to the city event on September 20.
She came third in the 2014 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award after producing the best performances in her life at 40 years old.
Jo won a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, only to top it with a 10,000m gold in the European Championships a few weeks later. She achieved that just a year after giving birth to her second child.
Steve Cram, founder and organiser of the Worcester City 10K, said: “Jo is a genuine inspiration on so many levels.
“She is still competing at the very top level in her 40s, which is fantastic, and she does so with a wonderful attitude.
“Her story has really struck a chord with the British public and demonstrates to women – and men – that age doesn’t have to be a barrier to great running performances.
“Once again, Jo is running really well this year and although the Worcester City 10K isn’t her main target for the season, we still expect her to be at the sharp end of the field on September 20.”
Jo said: “I’m really looking forward to joining everyone in Worcester.
“I have spoken to a few people about the event and everyone has said last year’s race was a great occasion that attracted fantastic support. The route looks lovely and will certainly show off some of the best sights in a beautiful city.
“If the people of Worcester come out to cheer on the athletes like I’m told they did in 2014, then it should be a very enjoyable run for everyone.”
To enter the 2015 Worcester City 10K, Run Bike Run and Young Athletes Run, visit www.worcestercity 10k.com
It costs £25 to enter for unaffiliated and £23 for affiliated runners. Places on the Young Athletes Run costs £8 and the Run Bike Run is £50 per individual and £75 for a team.
