A WILTSHIRE-based woman is taking the biscuit by running in the London Marathon dressed as a Jacobs cracker.

Sally Orange is chasing her second Guinness World Record and money raised will go to the Armed Forces charity (SSAFA) which provides support to the forces and families.

A mental health advocate in the county, Sally is a former Army major and plans to be the fastest competitor in the marathon on October 2 while dressed as a savoury snack.

Sponsored by Jacobs, Sally said: “I'm really looking forward to taking on this record-breaking challenge, and dressing up is a creative, and fun way to address a serious message. 

“People often ask me if I'm crackers with all the marathons I have run, without realising that I do in fact suffer with a mental illness. I thought I'd embrace the concept and let people know I really am ‘crackers’ about breaking down the stigma associated with mental ill health.”

Sally is well-known on the marathon racing circuit and completed the Marathon des Sables which is considered the toughest footrace on Earth.

She was also captain of the first British female team known to complete the Race Across America, cycled across the length of New Zealand and participated in the English Channel swim relay.

Sally uses fun costumes to help break down the barriers surrounding mental health issues. Her first Guinness World Record was awarded for completing a marathon while dressed as a nut.

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