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Jo Penkin crossed the City to Surf finish line
Camera IconJo Penkin crossed the City to Surf finish line Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Jo Penkin completes 10th marathon at City to Surf

Denise CahillWestern Suburbs Weekly

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JO Penkin was among more than 20,000 people who competed in the 44th City to Surf on Sunday.

The Dianella resident has been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for 30 years and completed her 10th marathon on Sunday but took a slightly different route.

Jo Penkin with her medal
Camera IconJo Penkin with her medal Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Instead of running the 42.2km on the day of the event, Ms Penkin has been walking 1km each day since early July on a treadmill in her garage.

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Staff from Lords Recreation Centre were also among teams that competed this year.

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Marathon runners on Kings Park Road
Camera IconMarathon runners on Kings Park Road Credit: Supplied/Supplied
The Lords Recreation Centre team
Camera IconThe Lords Recreation Centre team Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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