Leicester Tigers coach Kevin Sinfield aims to run seven 43-mile ultra-marathons in a week
Joining Sinfield, Weir and Burrow on BBC Breakfast at the launch of the "7 in 7" challenge was former Gloucester rugby player Ed Slater.
The 34-year-old, who was diagnosed with MND in July, described the disease as "the toughest battle me and my family will ever face" and said he was drawing inspiration from his fellow players with MND."That's challenging at times, the impact it has on the family is difficult. Day to day it's not impacting me hugely, but there are small signs of things to come.""I love him like family and I know my family do too," he said.
"A part of me does enjoy going there, does enjoy that challenge. When you finish your playing career you are still looking for fulfilment and these challenges have certainly helped me along with that. "I know it's going to be pretty brutal, training has been tough, but it will be worth it in the end."
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