“I’d never done a half marathon before,” Gemma said, “but the charity is very close to my heart. I sit on the management committee for Women’s Aid and we work very closely with them. They offer a vital service for women and children who are victims of abuse, providing a refuge and safe haven.”
Gemma ran the half marathon – 13.1 miles – on Sunday 12
th September in two hours and 18 minutes, placing her 4,647
th out of 6,143 runners.

Gemma at the finishing line.