"It had to be big": Family to run five ultra marathons in cousin's memory

Cousins to take on Mountain Course

A family running five ultra marathons in five days in memory of their cousin, say the challenge 'had to be big'. 

In honour of Jordan; Danny, Josh and Shaun will take on a lap of the Mountain Course each day for five days from today (29 March) until Thursday (2 April).

The family, which includes Jordan's mum Savina, sister Jade and father Mark, are hoping to raise £10,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service. 

Danny and Savina explain why the Mountain Course:

So far, the family has raised over £6,600, something Savina and Jade say is a 'humbling experience:

Danny and Shaun describe themselves as 'distance runners'. 

They say it is not a challenge you can 'prepare' for: