Jane has complete many races herself to raise money for charity

Terminal cancer victim and inspirational runner Jane Tomlinson has marked the start of the Leeds Marathon.

And she is cheering on husband Mike, who is one of the 4,500 runners competing in the race on Sunday.

Last month Jane, of Rothwell, cycled the 1,060 miles from John O'Groats to Lands End and days later ran the London Marathon in under six hours.

She said: "It's an honour to be able to start GE Leeds Marathon."

Jane, who was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago, has decided to sit out this race due to health reasons.

Millennium Square

She has raised more than �135,000 for cancer charities since being diagnosed.

Also racing is the chairman of the Leeds & District Sports and Social Club for the Blind and Partially Sighted Tariq Ahmed, who is taking part in the event's Half Marathon.

Tariq, from Bradford, is being assisted by a guide runner William Scott to complete the 13.1 miles.

The 38-year-old said: "I hope that the Leeds GE Marathon will be the first of many marathons I compete in from now on."

The Leeds Marathon kicked off in Millennium Square at 1000 BST.