Rob Burrow said the Leeds Marathon was 'one of the best days' of his life. Read more here: (📸 BBC / PA Media)
By Chloe LaversuchRugby league legend Rob Burrow has said the inaugural Leeds Marathon was "one of the best days" of his life.Burrow, who has motor neurone disease , was pushed around the route by friend and former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Kevin Sinfield.
He joked that "many people will be jealous" of the moment Sinfield kissed him as they crossed the finish line.Speaking to BBC Look North, Burrow said it was "amazing" to take part in the event."It was a great day and to be carried over the final few yards [by Kev] was incredible.
"The money keeps going up and I'm so glad she's getting the attention she deserves. I'm one proud husband and I love her so much." More than 12,000 people took part in the inaugural 26.2-mile run, which was set up to raise money for charities following Sinfield's huge fundraising efforts. Leeds Hospitals Charity confirmed the marathon had raised more than £825,000, taking the total amount raised for the MND appeal to more than £4.5m.Lindsey Burrow has raised more than £80,000 for charities since she ran the marathon on Sunday
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