Actor Liam McCheyne has been flooded with praise as she revealed he had completed the Manchester Marathon after just two weeks of training
Coronation Street star Liam McCheyne has been flooded with praise as she revealed he had completed the Manchester Marathon after just two weeks of training.
The actor, who is best known for playing Dylan Wilson in the ITV soap, revealed earlier this month that he be running the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for charity.
Taking to Instagram to share the update, he posted a video in which he could be seen speaking directly to the camera and said: “Now, I don’t usually do videos like this, but I have a massive favour to ask and I really hope that you can help,” McCheyne began addressing his followers in a clip posted yesterday.
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“I’ve signed up to do the Manchester Marathon. I signed up last week, so I’m really cutting it short,” he said of the sports event taking place on Sunday, 19 April. I’ve got two weeks to train, I’m gonna give it my best shot.”
He went on to share: “The charity I’m gonna be doing it for is Charlie’s Promise, which means a heck of a lot to me. We did a lot of work with them when we did the knife prevention story on Corrie. They’re doing unbelievable work, so that’s what’s gonna get me through this marathon.”
Charlie’s Promise is an organisation dedicated to putting an end to knife crime in the UK in memory of teen Charlie Cosser, who was stabbed to death at a party in 2023. They helped Liam and his co-stars on a knife crime storyline, which saw teen Mason Radcliffe lose his life after being stabbed.
Liam then rounded off his video by saying: “I’m gonna give it my best shot, like I said, for an amazing cause. And if you can help, it’d be greatly appreciated.” Sharing the update on Instagram, he wrote: “Never done a marathon before. What’s the worst that can happen. Your support will really get me through this. All for an unbelievable cause. Got the just giving link in my bio!”
The huge event then swept over the city on Sunday (April 19) and Liam later updated fans as he confirmed he had completed the run. Sharing a number of photos from marathon and of him with his finishers medal, the soap star said on Instagram: “First marathon completed. With 2 weeks of training. But what an experience thank you so much to everyone that’s donated all going to the amazing work done by @charliespromisecharity.
“Thank you for everyone that came out today to cheer on the runners. Thank you to those that sent gorgeous messages throughout the day.” He added: “Huge congratulations to everyone that took part you should all be incredibly proud. Final thank you to @andy_geelan wouldn’t have finished that marathon without out you mate.”
And it didn’t take long for the comments to come flooding in, especially from his Corrie co-stars. Samia Longchambon said: “Congrats Liam.. amazing achievement for a brilliant cause!” Sydney Martin replied: “Star boy.” Luca Toolan, who played Mason in the ITV soap, commented: “Incredible brother.”
Tony Maudsley posted: “GOOD LAD!!!!! Very proud of you!!” Jane Danson shared: “AMAZING. WELL DONE !!” Sue Devaney gushed: “So proud of you darling! You’re the best!” Harriet Bibby wrote: “You are BRILLIANT.” Kyran Bowes added: “Amazing well done pal.”
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