A Huntingdonshire woman has walked seven marathons in seven days to support survivors of domestic abuse. 

Tracey Honeyman took on the challenge towards the end of September, raising more than £2,000 for The Angels Foundation. 

She started training in June, having completed two moonwalks for cancer charities in May. 

The 60-year-old, who is herself a survivor of domestic abuse, said she was "inspired" after learning about the work of the St Neots-based charity. 

She told The Hunts Post: "I ended my marriage and thankfully I had an income coming in, so I was able to break free relatively easily. 

"Last year I attended The Angels Foundation ball and learnt all about the support they provide to families trying to flee horrific abuse.

"The majority of domestic abuse survivors leave the home in just the clothes they're wearing with their children.

"At the ball, the charity played  999 calls of families phoning up for help with children in the background and it made me realise that I didn't have to go through that.

"So it inspired me to do something to help."

Instead of the official marathon distance of 26.2 miles, Tracy completed 27.2 miles each day. 

She said the additional mile represents the extra mile survivors go through to escape domestic abuse.  

She added: "Can you imagine locking your door at night and just not feeling safe? I didn't feel safe in mine.

"That's what started me walking. I would go and walk for miles just to keep out the house. I'd be listening to music while walking.

"One day I walked 40 miles because I just didn't don't want go home. It's even worse when you've got children because that's their home too."

The Angels Foundation UK provides immediate assistance to families who have fled domestic abuse. 

It supports families with furniture, flooring, home comforts and social introductions to the community, through its 'Back to Life' support project. 

Tracy completed the marathons between September 22 and September 28 and finished by walking into The Annuals Angels Ball. 

She described crossing the finishing line as a "huge triumph", adding that the recent heavy rain had posed a number of obstacles. 

She added: "Each day there was a challenge, and each day I got through it, which made me stronger. The flooding was a challenge, but I took off my boots and waded through.

"With each passing day I told myself that if I could overcome a certain challenge then I'd be able to complete the marathon.

"I had so much support from passers by and local people which, if you can get good support behind you, makes it easier to cross the finish line."

You can continue to donate to Tracy by visiting: www.gofundme.com/f/go-tracy-7-marathons-in-7-days