Ann gets into racing mode at 87

Through weekly physio sessions, she can walk short distances and get in and out of cars.

“Nightingale has given me a new purpose,” she said. “I’ve found a home for life and the staff do everything they can to make our lives worthwhile and interesting.”

She was assisted on race day by Mr Stokes and there was a wheelchair for back-up.

“I am so grateful to Michael Stokes for enabling me to achieve my ambition,” Mrs Rowe added.

“We have both worked so hard over the past eight months to reach my goal of crossing the finishing line on foot.”