2023 Rob Burrow Marathon

[Chrispmartha]

https://twitter.com/leedsrhinos/status/1657730256348884994?s=46

[Graham]

Kevin carrying Rob over the line - brought tears to my eyes.

 

[Futtocks]

7 minutes ago, Graham said:

Kevin carrying Rob over the line - brought tears to my eyes.

 

[fieldofclothofgold]

1 hour ago, Futtocks said:

 

" No greater love hath no man " 

[Damien]

1 hour ago, Graham said:

Kevin carrying Rob over the line - brought tears to my eyes.

 

Unbelievable.

[Fevrover]

Some good coming out of this terrible terrible disease TOP man Sir Kev in our ( RL)  eyes and beyond.

[Just Browny]

It was bloody hard. The run up from Otley to Bramhope was pretty brutal and came at a horrible time in the race - 16 to 20 miles ish.

But it was a brilliant day to be involved in and the support from the viewing public was amazing. Rhinos shirts everywhere of course but plenty of supporters from other teams running and watching - Wigan, Saints, Wire, Cas, and both Hull teams among those I spotted.

There were a few logistical issues - setting down and retrieving your bags were both a nightmare - but you expect that with a new event and the positives massively outweighed the downsides.

Got round in 4 hours 54, which I am very pleased with indeed.

Edited May 14, 2023 by Just Browny

[JonM]

Looks like all of the top 5 in the current results for the women didn't run the whole course, and four of the top six in the men's race. Something for the organisers to look at next time round.

[bobbruce]

3 hours ago, Graham said:

Kevin carrying Rob over the line - brought tears to my eyes.

 

It’s now official that Kev and Rob have brought a tear to my eye more than anyone else and no that doesn’t include any GF defeats. 

[Jughead]

Great moment for sure but what an absolutely horrendous disease this is, to see a human in that condition is truly horrific. 

[Padge]

Brilliantly choreographed end to the run (don't take this as criticism), Sinfield knows that will make all the major news organisations, the campaign is about raising money but also about raising awareness, this is the stuff that fulfils the second part.

Well done Kevin.

 

[bobbruce]

13 minutes ago, Jughead said:

Great moment for sure but what an absolutely horrendous disease this is, to see a human in that condition is truly horrific. 

Absolutely and to go from someone as fit and healthy as Rob in such a short space of time shows how brutal it is. 

[moorside roughyed]

Kevin Sinfield is pure gold. So proud of him,that footage of him carrying Rob brought a lump to my throat. He needs knighting now,can't think of anyone more worthy. And he's from Oldham.

[philipw]

12 minutes ago, moorside roughyed said:

Kevin Sinfield is pure gold. So proud of him,that footage of him carrying Rob brought a lump to my throat. He needs knighting now,can't think of anyone more worthy. And he's from Oldham.

How do we get a nomination sorted?

[fieldofclothofgold]

1 hour ago, Just Browny said:

It was bloody hard. The run up from Otley to Bramhope was pretty brutal and came at a horrible time in the race - 16 to 20 miles ish.

But it was a brilliant day to he involved in and the support from the viewing public was amazing. Rhinos shirts everywhere of course but plenty of supporters from other teams running and watching - Wigan, Saints, Wire, Cas, and both Hull teams among those I spotted.

There were a few logistical issues - setting down and retrieving your bags were both a nightmare - but you expect that with a new event and the positives massively outweighed the downsides.

Got round in 4 hours 54, which I am very pleased with indeed.

Well done 

[Padge]

12 minutes ago, philipw said:

How do we get a nomination sorted?

https://www.nominate-uk-honour.service.gov.uk/

[chisholm]

Truly brilliant,  very emotional. 

[The Future is League]

Luke Burgess flew in from Australia to do the marathon as well

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-rob-burrow-sinfield-29977243

[Spotty Herbert]

I watched and applauded between miles 20 and 21 as runners were trying to recover from the climb out of Otley. Kudos to all the runners, everyone who volunteered and everyone else who donated. The atmosphere was wonderful and the cause is exceptional.

[my missus]

had me and the wife in tears earlier on well done to everyone who took part.

[moorside roughyed]

2 hours ago, philipw said:

How do we get a nomination sorted?

Haven't a clue mate tbh.

[Padge]

20 minutes ago, moorside roughyed said:

Haven't a clue mate tbh.

https://www.nominate-uk-honour.service.gov.uk/

[Click]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-65590288

It is currently the number 1 story on BBC, such a sad sight to see a player I grew up watching on TV in his current condition.

[hunsletgreenandgold]

I was up in Otley watching it from the rugby club, so just as the runners were heading up the brutal incline into Otley town centre - an incredible effort by everybody! 

Also, I've never seen as many Wigan shirts in my life! Leeds - a town full of pie fans?  

[EastLondonMike]

Echoing everything that has been said already on this thread. Sinfield is on a different level.