Fringe artist completes 26 Edinburgh marathons

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Aug 2013, 22:59 BST

Artist Vicki Weitz has a well-earned rest, toasting her achievement with a drink of water and a cupcake. Picture: Neil Hanna

placeholder image — Artist Vicki Weitz has a well-earned rest, toasting her achievement with a drink of water and a cupcake. Picture: Neil Hanna

Fringe performer Vicki Weitz today crossed the finish line after completing 26 marathons - one for each day of the festival.

Weitz, 38, from Essex, has been running a full marathon a day along the Royal Mile for the entire duration of the world’s largest arts bonanza.

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