Nina Hossain braves the snow for Alzheimer’s charities at the Bupa Great Winter Run

The 5k course was slightly amended to take account of the adverse weather conditions and Nina crossed the line safely in 38:47.  Nina was the official starter for the run along with former long and middle distance runner and Olympic medallist Liz McColgan.

Alzheimer's Society supporter Nina, said,

'At the beginning of a Bupa Great Run, I always feel quite emotional.  I hated sport at school, so to be actually taking part feels like an achievement in itself.  It's been a great day and wonderful to see so many people running for Bupa's nominated charities, Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland.  By taking part in a Bupa Great Run for these charities, you really can improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers.'

This is the third consecutive year that Bupa has chosen Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland as its nominated charities for the Bupa Great Run Series.  Over 10,000 people have run for the two charities in the Bupa Great Run Series since the beginning of the partnership and, by the end of 2011, the charities hope to have raised in excess of £3.5 million.