You'd have to be a superwoman to run 26 miles.

And Kelly Wootton is dressing as the superhuman hero herself to run the London Marathon on April 16.

The David Lloyd leisure club fitness trainer was inspired to dress up and run her first marathon after being a spectator at last year's event.

The 21-year-old hopes to raise at least £1,000 for the Peper Harrow foundation, a children's charity which takes youngsters out of abusive families and puts them in foster families to break the cycle of abuse.

She said: "I'm really looking forward to it. Running the marathon will be an experience I'll never forget."

Superhero - Kelly Wootton takes her marathon training in her stride

Picture: MIKE BELLENIE

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