The winner of the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half-Marathon revealed her Mum is her greatest inspiration for her success.

Emily Waugh, 24, an amateur runner who was a surprise victor last September, wants to empower other women to achieve their fitness goals.

She said: “My biggest inspiration is my Mum. Coming from a single parent family, she has been both parents to me and has worked incredibly hard to allow me to never limit myself. She’s now in her 50’s and still setting her own half marathon personal best’s this year!

“To any amateur runners, I would say find yourself a friend or training partner to enter a race with. The event requires you to train for the distance and this is a whole lot more fun with company.

“Days when you don’t feel motivated to get your trainers on, having someone to meet up with and share your session really helps.”