Turning 50 as put a real spring in the step of Coronation Street favourite Sally Ann Matthews. The self-confessed exercise-phobe has decided to mark hitting the milestone age by completing 50 charity runs to back good causes close to her heart.
But she admits her new street-pounding regime is letting her indulge her love of prosecco and chocolate without having to worry about piling on the pounds.
Sally Ann, who plays Jenny Bradley in the hit ITV soap, said: “It’s an insane thing I’m doing. It’s great that I’m talking about it so I can’t get out of it. “I don’t recognise myself.
I never exercised. Now I can’t wait for the next run. Doing a 5k is a massive achievement. I’m 50 and never done anything sporty.” And she said of her fitness
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