TWO months since she was undergoing a life-saving operation after suffering an ectopic pregnancy, Michaela New managed to run the entire half marathon with a smile on her face.

Uncertainty surrounded whether the 28-year-old would be able to compete after having the emergency surgery back in July to remove her right fallopian tube.

But with determination and persistence, Michaela put in the hours training and was able to finish the half marathon in just two hours and 13 minutes.

Speaking at the finishing line she said: “The hills near the end were an absolute killer and right up until 15km I thought I was doing pretty well.

“I had my GoPro with me and so I was able to record people cheering which was so nice.”

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

Michaela thought that her symptoms were as a result of the stresses of moving house and delayed getting help.

But it was one evening when stomach cramps became more serious and she went to the Great Western Hospital.

Doctors told her that she was lucky that she sought help as an ectopic pregnancy could prove fatal.

On Sunday, Michaela, who lives in Peatmoor, was raising money and awareness for the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust and hopes that many people come to understand the condition.

“My family has been darted around the route and the whole day has been amazing. It is a shame the weather wasn’t nicer because I imagine that would have attracted more people but still there are so many people out to support the runners.

“I didn’t set myself a target time because I honestly didn’t know how I was going to take part initially but with training and only doing what I felt I could, I’ve managed to run the whole thing and I’m so happy.”