Jonny's epic eight marathons in eight days charity challenge

By Q Radio News

While one marathon would be a step too far for many of us, spare a thought for Ballyclare man Jonny Lindsay who's currently running the equivalent of eight marathons in eight days!

The 43-year-old football fan is on the road from Bangor to Ballinamallard, visiting 12 Irish League grounds along the way in an epic charity challenge.

(Jonny Lindsay with podiatrist Keith Gordon)

The run's inspired by Jonny's 15-year-old son Cameron who's recovering from brain injury caused by a condition called PANDAS.

Proceeds will be split between a fund set up for families affected by the same illness and to help County Down boy Cameron Truesdale, who has travelled to Mexico for what is hoped will be life-saving treatment for a brain tumour.

Jonny has completed a total of 125 marathons, but admits this week's 210-mile trek is a daunting task...

He's urging runners along the rest of the route to join him on the home straight...

The journey finishes in Fermanagh on Saturday ahead of Ballinamallard's Danske Bank Premiership match against Jonny's favourite team, Linfield...

For more information on the charity challenge see the Facebook and Just Giving pages - 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1116571905143937/

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jonathan-lindsay-cure4cam-cameronlindsay