A SELF-CONFESSED couch potato who once DROVE to the ice cream van has signed up for a half-marathon in aid of a Glasgow hospice.

Jackie Molloy, a senior fundraiser at the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, is hoping Evening Times readers will feel inspired too.

She explained: “I park as close to the front door of the hospice as I can. I once drove to the ice cream van, which was so close to my house I just reversed all the way back home with my 99.

“Working with the most inspirational colleagues I’ve known, I found myself admiring the challenges they set themselves and feeling envious of the buzz they got on achieving them.”

Jackie trained for and completed the London 10k earlier this year, despite soaring temperatures.

“The atmosphere, with 10,000 runners, was insane – the supporters made me feel quite emotional,” she said.

“I loved every second of it and crossing the finish line gave me a feeling that I’ve NEVER experienced. The icing on the cake was knowing my efforts had raised £700 for the hospice.”

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Jackie and fellow hospice colleagues have signed up for the Great Scottish Run in Glasgow this weekend - and she is still working towards that London Marathon.

The Evening Times supported the hospice’s Brick by Brick fundraising appeal to raise £21 million to build a new hospice in Bellahouston Park.

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To sign up for the Great Scottish Run which takes place on September 29, visit greatscottishrun.com