An ultra marathon runner from Omagh has clocked up an astonishing 192 miles during a 48 hour run in the Co Tyrone town.
Jill McCann completed the challenge from 6pm on Friday until 6pm on Sunday around the 400m running track at Youth Sport in Omagh.
Raising money for the Enda Dolan Foundation and Autism NI, seasoned runner Jill said it was tough on the legs and mind but was happy to complete the mammoth challenge.
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“It was definitely an adventure now, mentally more so than physically to go around a 400 metre track for 48 hours,” Jill told MyTyrone.
“It was hard to keep going, especially during the night and the weather was awful on Saturday night, the wind and rain was torrential.
“It started off just with myself I was just going to run for 48 hours for charity, and it ended up as an event.
“I couldn’t believe there was 15 people who signed up to do the whole 48 hours with me from all over.
“It was definitely easier achieved with people around me who were doing it as well.”
Local endurance athlete Jill has recently represented Ireland in the Four Nations and will go on to represent the country again in upcoming events.
Jill added: “It was extremely difficult and I can feel every step now believe me!
“But it was all worth it and we had a great turnout, even better than what we expected.
“With the amount of miles I was able to do I was absolutely overwhelmed with the final result.”
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