Overview
- Following Tuesday's relentless stage through the Peak District, Murs said part of him wanted to quit after a 100km push that ended with a Trent and Mersey Canal row and an emotional message from his wife.
- Day three began Wednesday in Staffordshire with a route through Lichfield, Nuneaton and the edge of Coventry to Rugby before heading toward Northamptonshire in heavy rain and strong winds.
- Fundraising has reached about £192,789, with every donation currently matched by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation up to £6 million to boost the final total.
- The effort has taken a clear toll on his body, with knee pain flaring after Monday’s descent of Jacob’s Ladder and support on the road from Alex Brooker and Olympic cyclist Sir Jason Kenny.
- Organisers reveal each day’s route live on radio, and the five-day trek from Old Trafford to London Stadium is being filmed for a one-off ITV documentary on May 29 ahead of the Soccer Aid match on May 31.