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'I'm accomplishing things that I never thought I could do'

A Leicester mum who started running 7 years ago after being encouraged by her husband is now inspiring other women who wear a hijab to take up the sport.

Homayra Sheikh is a mum of two and attempted her first ever park run after being inspired by others.

Since then she's completed 11 half marathons, 1 full marathon, and is running the London Landmarks in September followed by the Leicester half Marathon.

Homayra is also encouraging other women from her community to take up park running to improve their physical and mental health.

Homayra and her husband Mubarak tell Summaya Mughal how they now want to inspire and motivate more people to take up the sport.

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