Leading Liverpool business figure Colin Sinclair is set to ‘run Liverpool city region’ – but Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram needn’t be worried. Tony McDonough reports
Sciontec and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool chief executive Colin Sinclair is to run Liverpool city region in a single day to raise money for local charities.
But he’s not taking over Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s job – he’s literally going to put on his trainers and run 50 miles across Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, Sefton, St Helens and Knowsley on Friday, September 5.
Six charities, one from each borough – Home Start, Y Kidz, Stick ‘n’ Step, Centre 56, St Helens Young Carers and Claire House Children’s Hospice – will all benefit from Colin’s epic effort which almost total two full marathons.
His run is expected to take around 12 hours, including a short trip on the Mersey Ferry, and will finish at the CENTRAL TECH building in Liverpool, which is owned and operated by Sciontec.
Colin is known in local business circles for his love of endurance events, having previously competed in his 50s and 60s in numerous triathlons, Iron Man competitions, marathons and ultra runs.
“We feel strongly that the life-changing innovation here in KQ Liverpool should benefit all communities, across the entire Liverpool city region and that’s what really inspired the idea for the run.
“We want to spread the message that our partners’ world-leading work in science, health and technology, here in KQ Liverpool, provides benefits and opportunities across the city region, while also raising awareness and vital funds for local charities.
“I’ve taken part in endurance events before, but nothing quite like this. Participating in big organised events, with thousands of others taking part, helps keep you going, chatting with other runners and the marshalls, whereas this is going to be 50 miles of relentless solo road running.
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“But I’m excited to get on the road, see the city region from a different perspective, meet this tough challenge head-on, and hopefully raise lots of money for our six LCR charities, before, during and after the run.”
To prepare for the event, Colin’s training will include weekly runs with the newly-created ‘KQ Liverpool Running Club’ alongside colleagues and partners from across the innovation district, setting out each Wednesday lunchtime to do a steady 5k from Liverpool Science Park.