Overview
- The former England midfielder set off from Wembley Stadium on Monday, June 8, beginning a five‑day, 388‑mile mix of long cycling stages and running that traces locations from her life and career.
- The challenge is split into five legs: a 112‑mile bike to Villa Park, a 99‑mile ride to Everton, a 38‑mile run into Manchester, a 111‑mile cycle to the North East, and a final 28‑mile run into Sunderland.
- As of June 10 Scott is mid‑challenge and reporting expected fatigue and a niggling knee problem while continuing to receive strong public and celebrity support.
- She has experienced a minor cycling mishap after hitting a pothole and has been joined at points by former teammate Carly Telford and others, with Sir David Beckham sending a recorded message of support.
- Supporters can track her progress live and donate via Comic Relief’s campaign page at comicrelief.com/jillscott and organisers estimate she will arrive at the Stadium of Light between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on Friday, June 12.