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Rugby Star's Ultra-Marathon Record Attempt for Brain Injury Awareness
4 Jul
Summary
- Former rugby player David Jackson is running 100 ultramarathons daily.
- He aims to set a world record to support brain injury charities.
- The challenge follows a career-ending brain injury in 2013.
David 'Jacko' Jackson, a former Nottingham rugby player, is currently undertaking a remarkable world record attempt. He is running 100 ultramarathons over 100 consecutive days to raise awareness and funds for brain injury charities, Headway UK and Head for Change.
This challenge comes after Jackson's professional rugby career was cut short in 2013 due to a severe brain injury, which included a bleed on the brain sustained on the training field. He candidly shared that the first six months post-injury were exceptionally difficult, as he struggled to be the person his wife had married.
Jackson described his recovery as a lengthy process, stating it took a full year to get back on his feet. Initially, the focus was simply on returning to a semblance of a normal life. He is now speaking from Harrogate during the Yorkshire leg of his ultramarathon journey, highlighting his determination to overcome adversity through this ambitious fundraising effort.
