Trust Care is thrilled to recognise the outstanding achievement of Julie Briscoe, a nurse from our Holly Tree Lodge Care Home, who triumphed in the women’s over-45 category at the prestigious World Masters Marathon Championships held in Romania earlier this month.
Julie’s remarkable marathon time of 2 hours, 49 minutes, and 36 seconds not only earned her first place in her age group but also positioned her as the second veteran woman overall and the top European competitor in the category. Demonstrating exceptional endurance and skill, Julie crossed the finish line a full 20 minutes ahead of her nearest competitor.
Nurse Julie said: “Fitting in my training regime around my nursing duties is no small feat. I run twice a day every day, and on my work days I often run 10k to work do my 12 hour shift and then run 10k home! I have had so much encouragement from my colleagues and motivation from residents that it keeps me pushing forward, both in my work and my running. Their support has been invaluable, and I feel so lucky to be able to combine my dedication to care with my love for running.”
Julie’s passion for running goes back years; she previously represented England in the general category at the World 50k Championships, where she achieved an impressive 9th place. Now, having rekindled her love for competitive running, Julie looks forward to participating in more marathons and Masters competitions globally.
