A woman who raised £1,200 to help prevent possibly more stray pets from being born over 6,000 miles away said running the London Marathon was “a truly amazing day”.
Jane Dunsmore of Soham completed the 26.2-mile route on October 2 for Furry Friends, which raises money to help stray cats and dogs in Mauritius.
She finished the course in five hours, 36 minutes and four seconds, and was also joined by some family members along the way.
“It was a truly amazing day, I have never experienced anything quite like it,” said Jane.
“My finish time was slightly slower than I was hoping for, but I completed it and that’s the main thing.
“I also had my eldest son Phillip taking part and my daughter-in-law Laura who was running for Crohn's and Colitis, so it was a family affair.”
As well as relatives, Jane was spurred on by crowds and has already put herself forward for next year’s marathon.
She added: “My whole London Marathon experience was something that I will remember for years to come.”
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