Inspirational Ismail plans his next run

DEFIED DOCTORS' PREDICTION THAT HE'D NEVER WALK AND TALK AGAIN AFTER SUFFERING MINI-STROKE

- By ANDREW ROBINSON

A MAN who woke from a coma after 17 days is about to take on another physical and mental challenge.

Ismail Patel, from Batley, defied the doctors after suffering a brain bleed and falling into a coma.

It was feared he would die. When he did come round, it was feared he might never walk or talk again. However, Ismail is now preparing to take part in the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run on Sunday, May 18.

The 10K challenge is something doctors once said he would never do.