WATCH: Thousands of people have taken part in Cancer Research UK's annual Race for Life in Portsmouth. Our reporter, Sophie, went down on the day and spoke to some people taking part.
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00:00We're doing the 10k today, we're walking it for my dad, we've called ourselves Collins
00:26Chargers, my dad died of throat cancer about seven years ago and it's our first time doing it.
00:33And how are you feeling? Nervous, excited, it's good fun, it's good fun.
00:38There's a lot of people here today aren't there? Yeah, hopefully a lot of newcomers like us,
00:44it's the first time doing the 10k. And the outfit, you've gone wild haven't you?
00:51I said I wanted to dress up, I always do bright colours anyway and I said if you're
00:55doing it with me you can't be in it. You've got to be with your shits a lot.
01:17Good morning, if you don't mind introducing yourselves. Hi my name's Matt. What's your name?
01:23And I'm Mandy. And what are we doing down on South Sea Common today? We've come to do Race for Life,
01:29I've not done it before so this is my first time doing it at South Sea. I'm racing for my sister
01:34who died from breast cancer in 2007 and her name's Claire and that's why I'm here. That's lovely.
01:40Yeah I've done it a few times, I've done a couple of 10k's and 5k's so I've got a family member
01:46who had cancer so I'm just in awe for everybody doing it today and we support everyone.
01:56It's such a lovely event bringing everyone together isn't it? Perfect, well I'm sure you'll smash it.
02:08Good morning, I'm Amy, I'm Mark, I'm Craig, I'm Molly and I'm Keezing.
02:15And what are we doing on South Sea today? We are here for the Race for Life to run for
02:19Foreva, this is Craig's wife and we're here to raise loads of money and just yeah for a great cause.
02:26And have you done it before? No. So it's a first. How are we feeling? Overdressed.
02:34I bet you've had some funny looks haven't you?
02:37And how are you feeling? Because it's 5k isn't it? Are you going to be running or are you going to be walking? Flying. Flying, that's what we like to hear.
02:53Perfect, good morning Claire. Morning. How are you feeling today? I'm really nervous but excited.
03:01I want to do such a worthy cause and it's so close to my heart.
03:10Cancer has affected me or my family quite a lot so I try and do as much as I can to raise
03:17research purposes. And are you running in memory of anyone?
03:23Yeah, my husband. I lost my husband to cancer in 2016. But six months before that I'd lost my dad
03:31to cancer as well. So it's really close to your heart. Really like something that's close to home.
03:37And so you're doing the 10k. How are we feeling? A bit nervous but I'm determined to do it.
03:47I just want to get around and just enjoy the atmosphere as well. It's such a great atmosphere.
03:53Everyone's here for the same reason. So I just want to get involved in everything and just get around and hopefully have a good time.
04:17So
04:37Lovely, we are getting everybody around. Oh we can see our fans. Everybody hold your
04:41signs nice and high for us. Lovely, good job.
04:48Okay, are we ready to run?
04:58Okay, so I think everyone has made their way.
05:02To the start.
05:08Horsemans, are you ready?
05:14We're gonna count down from 10 to 1.
05:2010 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
05:32Good luck
05:40We will see you at the finish line.
06:02Oh
06:32Oh
06:51Someone has done 26 miles yesterday and is here today.
06:56Woohoo, well done everyone.