Louise Butcher, a 51-year-old from Devon, is set to run the London Marathon topless this weekend, having previously undergone a double mastectomy due to lobular breast cancer. She emphasizes body positivity and healing through fitness, aiming to normalize topless running. This will be her fifth marathon, demonstrating her resilience and commitment to raising funds for Breast Cancer Now. She feels empowered and strong while encouraging others to embrace their bodies and reject societal norms surrounding reconstructive surgery after cancer.
I'm proud of myself and proud of everyone else who has jumped on board to make topless running more normal and something that people can connect with.
The power is in the healing.
It is totally about looking after your body, making sure you're not doing too much: it is not just about going running.
Despite feeling the pressure to get reconstructive surgery, Louise opted not to go for it - and says she wanted to fight against social norms.
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