One of the support crew helping Jack’s cause is former Liverpool physical performance coach Jordan Fairclough, who has been by his side since the start of the journey.
He has also received on-the-go support from lead performance nutritionist Clare Farell, massage therapist Michelle Wall and former physio Steve Lilley throughout his run.
“From my background in football, I am used to conservative, safe approaches to managing niggles and taking days off, decreasing load and modifying days, but with this project that hasn’t been an option,” Jordan told Liverpoolfc.com.
“We try to be as proactive as possible by regular massage treatment, strapping and other recovery tools. But Jack’s niggles appear and disappear overnight in random places. It’s really interesting to me, one day he’s walking and limping for the whole day, and the next he runs 50km with no issues.
“Unless he physically cannot walk – which has only happened on one day – Jack is getting 50km per day done by any means necessary, and is being aided with walking poles, strapping and anti-inflammatory tablets if needed.
“His mindset and mental strength has been the most impressive – it’s a daily reminder for me that if you can create something in your mind, you can create it in real life. We can literally do anything we put our mind to.
“He also inspires and reminds me of how our actions can inspire others too. He is doing this to show others who have received a bad diagnosis that life can still be a wild and beautiful adventure. But to experience that you must choose how you react, and by choosing to live in the best way possible, you can still live a meaningful, purposeful and memorable life.
“Running 50km in one day is not something many people on earth can do, let alone for 80 consecutive days! It’s been incredible to watch up close.”
