Shropshire runner Amy swaps trainers for lingerie
Shropshire athlete Amy Hughes has swapped marathons for modelling after being named one of six inspirational women from around the world.
Best known for taking on 53 marathons in 53 days, Amy amazed fans with the mammoth challenge – and she appears to have also caught the attention of lingerie brand Panache.
The international company has launched a new campaign called Modelled by Role Models in a bid to celebrate successes of real women and highlight some of today's inspirational female role models.
The 27-year-old physical therapist from Oswestry was picked as one of six others to star in the campaign for her active role in promoting healthy fitness and lifestyle to women across the country.
She said: "I feel so privileged to announce I have been working on such an incredibly exciting and real campaign with Panache, based on role models.
"I have met some lovely ladies and am really looking forward to seeing how this campaign will inspire other women to feel comfortable with the way they look no matter what size or shape."
The campaign also features world renowned model Marquita Pring, British T34 Paralympic wheelchair racer Hannah Cockcroft, senior nurse Rachel Elliott, singer Mica Paris and blood and organ donation campaigner Martyna Kaczmarek.
And Amy said she was thrilled to be recognised among some of the other inspirational women.
She said: "It's really nice that people think of me as a role model because one of my main aims of 53 was to try and inspire girls, especially young girls, and to show them it is good to keep fit and healthy.
"I think it is important that young people, especially girls, can see that keeping fit is cool and fun. If you want to make a difference, you've got to do something crazy.
"I feel really passionately about keeping fit and active, so intend to inspire the nation, especially young people."
Last month Amy took part in the London Marathon crossing the finish line in four hours and 28 minutes alongside Blue Peter presenter Lindsey Russell.
It comes after last year when she completed 53 marathons in 53 days to raise over £53,000 for the Isabelle Lottie Foundation, which supports children diagnosed with brain tumours and their families.
