The Oldhamer made the announcement of his latest challenge on BBC Breakfast this morning, alongside his former teammate and close friend Rob Burrow and his wife, Lindsey. Sinfield said he is taking on the challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease (MND) charities after seeing his friend Burrow affected by the illness. Sinfield, who has gained the nickname 'Sir Kev', will run 27.2 miles on seven successive days around the United Kingdom and Ireland. He will start in Leeds on December 1, before heading to Cardiff, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Dublin and Brighton before finishing in London. Burrow, who is able to speak using special equipment, told his friend: “Another crazy challenge, we thought you would stop after the last one, but here you go again.

Source: The Times November 09, 2023 04:57 UTC