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| Thousands come together for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon | Thousands come together for Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon |
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| To a backdrop of cheers, runners set off from the Headingley Stadium earlier | To a backdrop of cheers, runners set off from the Headingley Stadium earlier |
| Thousands of runners have taken part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon - the first to be held since the rugby league star's death. | Thousands of runners have taken part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon - the first to be held since the rugby league star's death. |
| Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow died last June aged 41 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019. | Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow died last June aged 41 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019. |
| His wife Lindsey and best friend Kevin Sinfield were among those taking part to help raise money for MND. | His wife Lindsey and best friend Kevin Sinfield were among those taking part to help raise money for MND. |
| Sinfield told the crowds that Burrow would be "looking down on us, proud as punch of what we have created here." | Sinfield told the crowds that Burrow would be "looking down on us, proud as punch of what we have created here." |
| Speaking before the run, the former Rhinos captain said: "Today is about looking after each other. Today is about making sure we get to the finish line. Today is about running for our little mate Rob Burrow." | Speaking before the run, the former Rhinos captain said: "Today is about looking after each other. Today is about making sure we get to the finish line. Today is about running for our little mate Rob Burrow." |
| Sinfield, along with Lindsey, joined more than 10,000 people for the event, which is now in its third year. | Sinfield, along with Lindsey, joined more than 10,000 people for the event, which is now in its third year. |
| Lindsey Burrow was cheered on by her children Maya, Jackson and Macy | Lindsey Burrow was cheered on by her children Maya, Jackson and Macy |
| It was the second marathon in the space of two weeks for Mrs Burrow, who completed the London Marathon last month. | It was the second marathon in the space of two weeks for Mrs Burrow, who completed the London Marathon last month. |
| Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds after finishing the race, she said: "The city of Leeds have shown their support for Rob right from his diagnosis and to finish at Headingley Stadium is just so special." | Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds after finishing the race, she said: "The city of Leeds have shown their support for Rob right from his diagnosis and to finish at Headingley Stadium is just so special." |
| The race got under way at the stadium - the home of Leeds Rhinos - at 09:00 BST with the route passing through Woodhouse Moor, Adel, Bramhope, Pool in Wharfedale and Otley. | |
| Runners were followed an hour later by those taking part in the half marathon. | Runners were followed an hour later by those taking part in the half marathon. |
| Paul Green, from Doncaster, was one of thousands of people inspired by the Burrow family's story. | Paul Green, from Doncaster, was one of thousands of people inspired by the Burrow family's story. |
| The 71-year-old said he was running his first half marathon in memory of his wife who died from MND in 2017. | The 71-year-old said he was running his first half marathon in memory of his wife who died from MND in 2017. |
| Paul Green has dyed his beard bright orange to symbolise his fundraising for the MND Association | Paul Green has dyed his beard bright orange to symbolise his fundraising for the MND Association |
| "It has been eight years, but it is still hard," he said. | "It has been eight years, but it is still hard," he said. |
| "I am running in memory of Joy. Hopefully she is approving of my lunacy doing it at this age." | "I am running in memory of Joy. Hopefully she is approving of my lunacy doing it at this age." |
| As well as fundraising for the MND Association, Mr Green volunteers as a "befriender", helping to support people with the disease. | As well as fundraising for the MND Association, Mr Green volunteers as a "befriender", helping to support people with the disease. |
| Mr Green, whose grandsons were running alongside him, said: "Hopefully together, we will get there and we will do this." | Mr Green, whose grandsons were running alongside him, said: "Hopefully together, we will get there and we will do this." |
| Also taking part, Rob Tiffney, said he "knew nothing" about MND before hearing Mr Burrow's story. | Also taking part, Rob Tiffney, said he "knew nothing" about MND before hearing Mr Burrow's story. |
| Rob Tiffney planned to raise £5,000, but has already made seven times his initial goal | Rob Tiffney planned to raise £5,000, but has already made seven times his initial goal |
| The 49-year-old is on day 406 of a 500-day challenge to run 5,000 miles. | The 49-year-old is on day 406 of a 500-day challenge to run 5,000 miles. |
| Mr Tiffney said he was hoping to raise £35,000 for the MND Association. | Mr Tiffney said he was hoping to raise £35,000 for the MND Association. |
| "Everyday for 500 days, whatever the weather, I get out and raise as much money and awareness as I can. | "Everyday for 500 days, whatever the weather, I get out and raise as much money and awareness as I can. |
| "Rob definitely influenced others – look at all the people here today. | "Rob definitely influenced others – look at all the people here today. |
| Kevin Sinfield said Burrow would be "immensely proud" of Leeds | Kevin Sinfield said Burrow would be "immensely proud" of Leeds |
| Jack Cummings, the fastest male half marathon runner, said: "The support around the course was like nothing I've ever experienced before. It was insane." | |
| Katie Brown, who clocked up the fastest female time in the half marathon, described being "in shock" as she crossed the line. | |
| "Coming through and seeing the tape and seeing the stadium was unbelievable." | "Coming through and seeing the tape and seeing the stadium was unbelievable." |
| Meanwhile Sinfield, who famously carried Burrow over the finish line of the 2023 Leeds Marathon, ended the race hand in hand with rugby league player Jamie Jones-Buchanan and friend Dave Spencer. | Meanwhile Sinfield, who famously carried Burrow over the finish line of the 2023 Leeds Marathon, ended the race hand in hand with rugby league player Jamie Jones-Buchanan and friend Dave Spencer. |
| He said: "I hope people are really proud of their runs. Rob would be immensely proud of what Leeds have done today. | He said: "I hope people are really proud of their runs. Rob would be immensely proud of what Leeds have done today. |
| "He sent the sunshine." | "He sent the sunshine." |
| Tom Charles claimed victory in the main marathon with a time of 02:28:14, followed by Mohamed Abshir with 02:29:29 and Joe Sagar in 02:30:39. | |
| In the women's race, Melissah Gibson was with 02:42:17, Kate Corcoran finished second with 02:57:44 and Ruth Sinclair was third with 03:04:20. | |
| Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North | Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North |