GALA Harrier Jenny Forbes struck gold at the Loch Leven Half Marathon on Saturday.

The local athlete was first female home, completing the course in a time of 1.26 to cross the line in 18th place overall.

Jenny’s husband Rob also competed, coming 40th overall and finishing as 17th V40 male in a time of 1.30.

More than 470 runners took part in the picturesque race which takes place around the undulating shores of Loch Leven in Perth and Kinross.