Bra boss is supporting Capital race

michelle Mone OBE, founder of the lingerie brand Ultimo, has signed up for the Bupa Great Edinburgh Run on October 2. Ms Mone will tackle the 5km run, the first time it has been offered alongside the usual 10km race.

The entrepreneur, who lost six stone after struggling with her weight for a decade, said: “Regular exercise is now part of my everyday life, I love the feeling I get from being active. For people who want to get fit but don’t know where to start, setting yourself a goal like the Bupa Great Edinburgh 5k is great way to keep motivated.”

To enter, or for more information, see www.greatrun.org/edinburgh