A Castle Douglas charity worker raised more than £1,000 by taking part in this year’s London Marathon.
Jordyn Armstrong, who works for Barnardo’s Scotland, has been at the race in recent years to cheer on fundraisers.
But this year she decided to have a go herself and raised £1,200 in the process.
Jordyn, who is an events manager for the charity, said: “I’ve been attending the London Marathon for a few years, watching out for our runners to give them lots of encouragement.
“I have so much respect for people who give up their time to train, raise money and take part in our events, I thought it was only fair that I experience what they go through – so I took up the challenge.
“There is no other charity I would run for than Barnardo’s. After working for the charity I know how invaluable our support is to children, young people and their families and I would like our supporters to know I wouldn’t ask them to do anything I haven’t done myself.”
Although Jordyn, whose dad is two time Scottish Rally champ Jock Armstrong, maintains a high level of fitness, she only received confirmation of her place in the marathon 12 weeks before the race, so a strict training plan had to be put in place around work and attending fundraising events.
She added: “Thanks to everyone who sponsored me – it really motivated me. It was hard work but I absolutely loved it, the atmosphere and crowd really carry you along. I’ll be back next year – in the cheering station with renewed respect for all of the charity runners.”
Anyone who would like to get active and support Barnardo’s can do so with Galloway Activity Centre’s wild swim on Loch Ken on Saturday, September 7.
There are 1km, 2km and 4m swims to choose from as well as a kids 100m splash and waterpark swim.
To enter, visit https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=4884
