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   Salford's 10K runners show brave face
The City of Salford 10K takes place this Sunday, and it's receiving more runners than ever before. That includes Nicky Lidbetter, an agoraphobic who has difficulty even leaving the house. Sunday will see the CEO and service manager of Anxiety UK - Lidbetter - line up with runners from all over the north of England, to take on the JD City of Salford 10K. The race will be an extra special challenge for the CEO, as she suffers a phobia connected to being in crowds and public places. Nicky has lived with agoraphobia for 20 years, and said: "There were many times that I struggled to get out and even now I find that when I spend prolonged periods of time in the house there is always a tendency for my agoraphobia to return." Running has become a significant factor in Nicky's recovery and controlling her anxiety. Nicky added, "Running has provided a great opportunity for me to manage my anxiety as not only does it enable me to burn off the adrenaline that anxiety creates but it has also promoted my physical wellbeing. She added: "The Salford 10k has given us a fantastic reason to raise money for Anxiety UK alongside promoting the positive benefits of running, and raise awareness of anxiety disorders in the wider community." The City of Salford 10K is a race for all abilities and ages, and the organisers are looking forward to making this year's event even bigger and better than last year's. To enter the run round Salford Quays on Sunday, click through the links below
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