Rugby legends inspire man's 52-marathon challenge
Robin Mawby said the fundraising efforts of Doddie Weir and Kevin Sinfield have inspired his 52-marathon challenge
The fundraising efforts of rugby legends Kevin Sinfield and Doddie Weir are the inspiration for one man's aim to run 52 marathons this year.His marathons will include runs in Paris and Dublin and all in aid of a motor neurone disease charity.Former Scotland rugby international Doddie Weir, who died in November, was diagnosed with MND and went on to raise millions.
While Kevin Sinfield raised £1.5m for MND charities after completing seven ultra marathons in seven days in 2022. "The things that they have done raising money for MND research has just been absolutely staggering," Mr Mawby told BBC Radio Shropshire.Having completed 40 marathons in the last three years, the finance director said while he was a regular runner his latest 52-marathon mission - in aid of the MND Association - would be "out of my comfort zone".Follow BBC West Midlands on
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