Caroline King (32) is putting her new-found running ability to good use by taking on the Norwich Half Marathon in aid of the Lynn News Hunstanton Lifeboat Appeal.

The appeal for a new state-of-the-art inshore lifeboat has proved a resounding success since its launch 14 months ago and has got just £10,000 to go before it reaches its £125,000 target.

Mrs King, of Old Town Way, Hunstanton, started running for the first time in the spring following the birth of her daughter, Isabella, who is now 22 months old. She took part in Cancer Research UK's 5km Race for Life at Houghton Hall in June and the same charity's 10km run at Sandringham last month.

"I figured I should put my new-found running ability to good use and help another charity by doing the Norwich Half Marathon," she said.

She decided to support the lifeboat appeal having moved to the town from Lincolnshire with her landscape gardener husband Andrew (40) six months ago, and as the couple and other family members enjoy watersports.

"I thought it was a good local charity to support, and you never know when you may need its help," she said.

The full-time mum, who is originally from Lynn, is currently training four times a week, and enjoys running along the beach to Holme and beyond and at Sandringham. She is aiming to complete it in two hours and 20 minutes.

She has also entered the ballot for the Flora London Marathon, which she hopes to run for another charity, but won't find out if her bid was successful until December.

Anyone wishing to sponsor Mrs King can visit her website at: www.just giving.com/lifeboatappeal or fill in her sponsorship form at Keelie's Beauty Salon, High Street, Hunstanton.

Alternatively, contact her via email at: saffron_100 @yahoo.com or phone 07949 082906.

If you're planning an event in aid of the lifeboat appeal, contact co-ordinator Amy Collett on 01553 817323, or via email at: amy.collett@lynnnews.co.uk and we'll guarantee to give you publicity.