A RUNNING enthusiast has beaten the odds to complete the equivalent of the London Marathon for a cause very close to her heart- all from her driveway in Far Forest.

Katy Broome was set to run the London Marathon last Sunday to raise cash for the Epilepsy Society, but her plans were halted due to the coronavirus crisis.

The challenge had a personal meaning for Katy as she has lived with epilepsy for 12 years since being diagnosed with the condition aged 20-years-old.

Determined to raise money and complete the challenge, Katy completed 262 laps of her driveway on Sunday April 16, clocking up 26.2 miles.

Kidderminster Shuttle: The moment Katy crossed the finishing line on her drivewayThe moment Katy crossed the finishing line on her driveway

She was joined for half of the challenge by her beloved springer spaniel Ruby Roo and she was cheered on by her mum Lesley Willis-Bowen and sister Jessica Carter.

Her neighbours also gave their support from their driveways, with one neighbour even giving Katy a gunshot salute for her efforts.

Katy displayed her perseverance to complete the challenge when she had a seizure three miles into the run, but got up and continued running.

The 32-year-old credits her time with Cleobury Running Club for raising her confidence as she adapted her life to living with epilepsy.

She said: "It's my escape, it's more than running club, I've got some great friends there.

"For a while I felt ashamed and embarrassed and never used to talk about my epilepsy. Running has helped me both physically and mentally."

Katy completed the run in six hours and 40 minutes and has so far raised £601 for the Epilepsy Society, smashing her target of £350. Donations can be made here.

She said: "It was more about the goal, it didn't matter about the time. I just thought, 'I'm going to do this'.

"I've had to adapt my life to make the most of the situation. Running is great for me and I've had so much support from my family and friends."

Katy's form of epilepsy cannot be controlled by medication, but she received positive news last December that neurosurgery may be an option in the future.

She added: "I was told my epilepsy is curable which is positive news. Now it is a waiting game to see when I can have the surgery."