article_snippet.sent: Super-fit Amy Hughes, 26, decided to take on the incredible challenge of running 53 marathons in 53 days last year, to raise money for a friend’s daughter who was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
article_snippet.sent: Incredibly, the challenge saw Amy pound out 1,388 miles and go through five different pairs of trainers as Amy smashed the world record.
article_snippet.sent: Super fit Amy Hughes, 26, decided to take on the incredible challenge of running 53 marathons in 53 days last year, to raise money for a friend’s daughter who was diagnosed with a brain tumour .
article_snippet.sent: The incredible world record has seen Amy raise  £30,000 for charity and become the face of sportswear specialists Brooks and lingerie company Panache.
article_snippet.sent: Amy said: 'Following my 53 marathons in 53 days challenge last year, I’ve been approached and given some fantastic opportunities.'
article_snippet.sent: Following Amy 53 marathons in 53 days challenge Amy is currently working with Blue Peter and the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust to encourage more children to get active .
article_snippet.sent: Amy continued: 'I have spoken at Running Expos which has been amazing
article_snippet.sent: I have been training one of Blue Peter presenters, Lindsey Russell, to run Amy first marathon at the London Marathon last year.' '
article_snippet.sent: I’ve decided to take on the challenge Lindsey Russell, but I will not only be running the London Marathon, I will also be running the 220-mile journey from my hometown Oswestry to London ahead of the big day.' 'I will also be starting from the celebrity start line which is unbelievable.'
article_snippet.sent: Amy is also attending the Running Awards 2015 at the O2 Arena in London on April 24 to receive Amy ‘best running moment of the year’ award.
article_snippet.sent: Dave has been constantly by Amy’s side since Amy completed the 53 marathons as Amy attends major events and speaking engagements including the upcoming Running Awards 2015 at the O2 Arena in London where Amy will be presenting an award as well as receiving the 'best running moment of the year’ trophy .
article_snippet.sent: 'In a few months I’ll be swapping my running shoes for a bike and cycling from London to Paris in aid of the worthwhile cause.' 'I was touched at the support and encouragement I received both during and after my 53:53 venture and my 53:53 venture too has motivated and inspired me to start up my own charity, The 53 Foundation, which will raise money to help people with disabilities get active. ' '
article_snippet.sent: The incredible world record breaking 53:53 challenge has seen Amy raise  £30,000 for charity and become the face of sportswear specialists Brooks and lingerie company Panache .
article_snippet.sent: Amy will be taking on the challenge of the London marathon this year, but will also be running the 220-mile journey from Amy hometown Oswestry, Shropshire to London ahead of the big day .
highlights_snippet.sent: Amy Hughes, 26, broke the world record with her 53:53 challenge .
  