From triple bypass to Great Yorkshire Run

Andrew Moncreiff with his cardiac rehab instructor Jo Strong

Andrew Moncreiff with Jo Strong, his cardiac rehab instructor

Andrew and Jo talk to Sheffield Live!

Andrew Moncrieff, 64, from Millhouses, is taking part in the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run on September 5, doing a 10k jog. This time last year, Andrew was recovering from a triple bypass. After taking part in Physical Activity Referral Scheme, run by Sheffield City Council, Andrew is able to take to the streets to raise money for the dedicated medical staff at Northern General Hospital and his trainers at Graves Leisure Centre.

Sheffield Live! spoke with Andrew and Jo Strong, his cardiac rehabilitation instructor, about the benefits of Physical Activity Referral Scheme.

If you are interested in Physical Activity Referral Scheme, you can contact the team on 0114 203 9528 or email PARS@sheffield.gov.uk.

The report was aired on Communities Live on September 3.