Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In 2025, Jess took on the incredible challenge of running 42 marathons to celebrate what would have been her brother Eddie’s 42nd year.
On 15th June 2021, Jess’s world was shattered when Eddie died in an accident. He was her oldest brother, but he was so much more than that. Eddie was her rock, her parent figure, and her best friend all rolled into one.
Having already lost both of her parents far too young, Jess has struggled deeply with grief over the years. Losing Eddie was another devastating loss, and for a long time it was difficult to imagine how happiness could ever exist alongside the grief. But Jess has come to realise that it can.
Through her 42-marathon journey, Jess wanted to show that it is possible to carry grief while still finding reasons to live, laugh, challenge yourself and be happy. She hopes her story can offer comfort and hope to others who are struggling with loss, and remind them that they are not alone.
This challenge also raised money for two incredible causes:
💙 Big Moose Charity — a charity that has helped Jess and so many others access therapy when they needed it most.
🚁 Derbyshire Air Ambulance — the incredible team who attended Eddie's accident. As the air ambulance isn't funded by the NHS, donations are vital in helping them continue their life-saving work.
If you’d like to donate to the cause, please head to the link here: givestar.io/gs/42-marathons-in-2025
If this documentary has affected you, feel free to reach out to one of these helplines for more support:
Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, confidential support available 24/7.
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 for a 24/7 text crisis service.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): Call 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm to midnight daily) or visit the CALM Webchat.
Bigmoose charity - bigmoosecharity.co/can-we-help
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In 2025, Jess took on the incredible challenge of running 42 marathons to celebrate what would have been her brother Eddie’s 42nd year.
On 15th June 2021, Jess’s world was shattered when Eddie died in an accident. He was her oldest brother, but he was so much more than that. Eddie was her rock, her parent figure, and her best friend all rolled into one.
Having already lost both of her parents far too young, Jess has struggled deeply with grief over the years. Losing Eddie was another devastating loss, and for a long time it was difficult to imagine how happiness could ever exist alongside the grief. But Jess has come to realise that it can.
Through her 42-marathon journey, Jess wanted to show that it is possible to carry grief while still finding reasons to live, laugh, challenge yourself and be happy. She hopes her story can offer comfort and hope to others who are struggling with loss, and remind them that they are not alone.
This challenge also raised money for two incredible causes:
💙 Big Moose Charity — a charity that has helped Jess and so many others access therapy when they needed it most.
🚁 Derbyshire Air Ambulance — the incredible team who attended Eddie's accident. As the air ambulance isn't funded by the NHS, donations are vital in helping them continue their life-saving work.
If you’d like to donate to the cause, please head to the link here: givestar.io/gs/42-marathons-in-2025
If this documentary has affected you, feel free to reach out to one of these helplines for more support:
Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, confidential support available 24/7.
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 for a 24/7 text crisis service.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): Call 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm to midnight daily) or visit the CALM Webchat.
Bigmoose charity - bigmoosecharity.co/can-we-help
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* TRC Gear: Your one-stop shop for all things gear and tech: youtube.com/@TRCGear/?sub_confirmation=1
* TRC Podcast: The world’s biggest running podcast: youtube.com/@TRCpodcast/?sub_confirmation=1
* TRC Club: The social media app designed especially for runners: therunningchannelclub.com/join-us
MUSIC licensed by Artlist and Epidemic Sound
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Thank you to our partners:
Wearables Partner: Garmin - garmin.com
Training Partner: Runna - Want to give Runna a try? Click below for a 2-week FREE trial: web.runna.com/redeem?code=TRC26
Nutrition Partner: Science in Sport (SiS) - scienceinsport.com
Treadmill Partner: Wahoo - uk.wahoofitness.com
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