Super Kev is people's hero

ROB FUND PAL'S BACK ON ROAD

- by JERRY LAWTON Chief Reporter

MARATHON man Kevin Sinfield was inspired to keep on running by brave motor neurone disease disease sufferers who "just get on with life and try to make the best of it".

The star who has raised more than £10million in a bid to find a cure - was stunned by the vast crowds who turned out in driving rain and an icy wind to cheer him on as he launched his bid to complete seven ultra-marathons in seven days.

After finishing the first 27.9-mile leg of his challenge from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich, he revealed it was a "roller coaster" of emotions.

Kevin, whose epic efforts have inspired stars like teen darts champion Luke Littler to donate to the cause, said his own motivation was the courage of those fighting the horror nerve condition that causes muscle weakness, stiffness and paralysis.

Despite the grim prognosis for those who get the disease - for which there is currently no cure - the rugby ace said he never ceased to be amazed by their determination to squeeze every enjoyment they can from life.