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100 parkruns despite two hip replacements!

April 25, 2023
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Annie Benham Taylor completed her 100th parkrun despite having time off for two hip replacements during lockdown.

Annie completed her 100th run on Saturday 8th April at the King George V playing fields and was cheered on by friends Patsy Cox and Sue Mortimer who have also joined the 100 Club.

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