Lindsey, the widow of Rob Burrow, has opened up about her coping mechanisms since his passing as she takes on the colossal task of running the London Marathon today. The 42-year-old featured in the latest episode of BBC Breakfast, which covered the annual sporting event taking place on Sunday (April 27). Charlotte Gallagher, a reporter who interviewed participants running for specific charities, spoke to Lindsey and Dame Deborah James' sister, while news anchors Rachel Burden and Ben Boulos handed over the reins. When asked by Charlotte how she managed to keep going through such challenging times following the death of her husband, former rugby player Rob, Lindsey responded: "I like a challenge! It's massively helped me in the last ten months since we've lost Rob. "It's given me a focus, it's a given me a purpose. I won't be breaking any [world] record today." Robert Burrow CBE was a professional rugby league player who dedicated his entire career to Leeds Rhinos, making nearly 500 appearances. He also represented Yorkshire, England, and Great Britain during his time on the field, reports the Express . Rob tragically passed away at the age of 41 in 2024 after a brave battle with motor neurone disease (MND), which he was diagnosed with in 2019, just two years after retiring from rugby. Throughout his illness, he became a prominent advocate for MND awareness and research, inspiring many with his strength and resilience. Upon his death, Lindsey released a heartfelt statement. She expressed her deep sorrow, saying: "Although we knew this day would arrive, I am somehow still feeling at a loss for words that our loving, kind and caring husband and father has departed," adding, "However, we take comfort from how much people's love and continued support meant to Rob through his most vulnerable times." Before he passed away, Rob shared heartfelt words with his supporters: "I hope one day we find a cure and live in a world free of MND. By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here." He reflected on his life and legacy, stating, "I am just a lad from Yorkshire who got to live out his dream of playing rugby league. As a father of three young children, I would never want any family to have to go through what my family have since my diagnosis." Rob left an inspiring message, hoping to make an impact on the disease: "I hope I have left a mark on the disease. "I hope it shows to live in the moment. "I hope you find inspiration from the whole story. My final message to you is, whatever your personal battle, be brave and face it." BBC Breakfast airs Mondays-Sundays from 6am on BBC One.