Marathon dog romps to the finish line

Some people train for months for a running race, but a fighting fit dog can just turn up on the day. A canine from Alabama in the US has become an internet star after running a 21km half- marathon and finishing in an impressive seventh place with a time of 1:32.56.Ludivine, a two-and-a-half year-old pet, sneaked out of her owner's garden and joined runners at the start of the Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon.