A marathon runner braved soaring temperatures and a gruelling 26 mile run for people with a neurological disorder.

Meera Patel, 25, from Harrow, ran the London Marathon for Epilepsy Action on April 22 in scorching weather to raise money for the charity supporting her condition.

She completed the 26.2 mile route in just five hours and four minutes and is on track to raise £2,250 for Epilepsy Action.

Meera was diagnosed with epilepsy two years ago and she discovered running could bring down her levels of stress and anxiety, reducing her seizure triggers.

She said: “I’m thrilled to have run the London Marathon for Epilepsy Action. The course was tough at times, but knowing I was running for such a fantastic cause really helped me focus on reaching the finish.

“The crowds cheering me on were brilliant. Having epilepsy myself means I know first-hand the amazing work this incredible charity does.”

Epilepsy Action supports more than 600,000 sufferers in the UK and had 30 runners cross the finish line at this year’s London Marathon.

Xanthe Hopkinson, fundraising events officer at Epilepsy Action, said: “Congratulations to Meera on such a fantastic achievement.

To have trained so hard during the long winter months and then cross the finish line of the hottest London Marathon ever is even more incredible.

The atmosphere on the day was fantastic and our runners have collectively helped us to raise over £45,000 to support people with epilepsy.”

Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people in the UK and 87 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Each year, Epilepsy Action directly helps around 2 million people.

Or more information of future events visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/events