Peter's marathon effort in the USA raises £4,000 for Action Cancer

By The Newsroom
Published 10th Nov 2016, 07:00 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 17:01 BST
Peter Bell shows off his medal after completing the New York City Marathon in support of Action Cancer.Peter Bell shows off his medal after completing the New York City Marathon in support of Action Cancer.
Peter Bell shows off his medal after completing the New York City Marathon in support of Action Cancer.
A Seymour Hill man has raised thousands of pounds for a local cancer charity by successfully completing the world's biggest marathon.

Peter Bell was among a group of 18 runners from Northern Ireland who took on the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6 in support of Action Cancer.

The 41-year-old, who has been running for about five years, has previously taken part in the Belfast City Marathon four times.

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He had a personal best of just over four hours, but managed to set a new PB in New York, covering the 26-mile course in a time of three hours, 56 minutes.

“It was absolutely incredible - I have never experienced anything like it in my life,” he told the Ulster Star.

“You run through all five boroughs and there are people lining every street.

“It was fantastic - the crowd really pulled me through. It was probably the best thing I have ever experienced.

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