A runner has died after collapsing during the Wilmslow Half Marathon on Sunday, 3rd April.
Alan Lumley of Cheadle Hulme, who was celebrating his 31st birthday on Sunday, collapsed at the 12 mile mark. He was treated by paramedics and then taken to hospital by ambulance but was sadly pronounced dead on arrival.
His family have asked for the following tribute to be made public.
Alan was born in Warrington, grew up in Darlington and thereafter moved to Manchester. He went to Barnard Castle School and later studied Law at the University of Manchester and BPP Law School.
Alan was a talented solicitor working for DLA Piper and was recently shortlisted for two Young Lawyer of the Year awards.
Alan was an excellent sportsman; playing rugby league and union throughout school, both at county school-boy level. In recent years, Alan was a keen runner and had previously completed ten half marathon and 10K races. Running was a passion that he shared with his girlfriend of eight years Nicky Harris. Alan enjoyed playing golf was also an avid Liverpool FC and Warrington Wolves supporter.
Alan's mum, dad, sister and girlfriend commented: "Alan was the kindest and most loving son, brother and boyfriend that anyone could ever wish for. He was loyal, thoughtful and was liked and admired by everyone he met. Due to his sharp intellect and captivating personality he had established a successful career which showed great promise. He had been renovating his first home in Cheadle Hulme with Nicky and was looking forward to being an usher at sister Julia's wedding in eight weeks' time.
"Our lives have been shattered by the tragic loss of Alan on his 31st birthday during the Wilmslow Half Marathon on 3 April 2016. His memory will live on through us as we will celebrate his life the way he lived his - doing the things he loved with the people he loved."
Alan's family have set up a JustGiving page should anyone wish to make a donation. All the money raised will be donated to a charity that the family will choose once they find out the cause of Alan's tragic death.
