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Chasing Laces – Voices from the Running Scene – Chapter 3

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Chasing Laces – Voices from the Running Scene by Arthur Knaggs

Helen

Helen sat on the sofa sideways in a yellow jumper. Small plumes of white smoke reached out from the front of her mouth as she vaped. She looked into the distance when she talked. She was concerned that what she said would not sound right. It took time for her not to feel self-conscious.

I’m 28, almost 29 and I play guitar in a band full time. I’ve always enjoyed sport but never considered myself particularly fit. I come from an average middle class family in Manchester. That’s about it really.

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Chasing Laces – Voices from the Running Scene – Chapter 2

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Chasing Laces – Voices from the Running Scene by Arthur Knaggs

James

James has just left school and has taken a year out to train as an athlete. He is just under six-foot and walks with the precise, athletic steps of a leopard. He sat quietly as we talked, his whole body coiled. He talked about running and his personal life with real candour.

So when would you like to go from? When the routine starts? OK.

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Chasing Laces – Voices from the Running Scene – Chapter 1

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Chasing Laces – Voices from the Running Scene by Arthur Knaggs

Ryan

Ryan lives in America so we talked on Skype. He had a warm and gravelled voice and laughed as he told his story. He spoke with clarity and showed a real love for a sport that he only took up late on in life.

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