Jill Scott in County Durham and North Yorkshire on challenge

The former England and Manchester City midfielder is on day four of her five-day, 388-mile Coming Home Challenge, which started at Wembley Stadium on Monday and is due to finish at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Friday.

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Her route has taken her through several areas of North Yorkshire, including Bolton Abbey, Grassington, Barden Moor, Leyburn, Richmond, Aldbrough St John, Melsonby and Piercebridge, before continuing into County Durham towards West Auckland and Bishop Auckland.

The ex-footballer is expected to reach Bishop Auckland soon.

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Images from the day show Jill pushing through difficult conditions, with steep climbs, sore legs and heavy rain adding to the challenge.

She began Thursday’s ride less than 10 hours after completing a 38.5-mile ultramarathon from Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium to Manchester City’s Joie Stadium.

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

The former Lioness said support from the public had helped her keep going.

She said: “There have been so many people beeping their horns, coming out to spur us on, and it really does help.

“I’m not going to lie – this morning I literally couldn’t get out of bed, my legs hurt that much.

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

Jill Scott’s Sport Relief challenge (Image: ANDY FUTERS)

“Having that support means everything, especially when you’re on the bike in weather like this. I can’t quite believe it’s June.”

Jill started the challenge on Monday with a 112-mile cycle from Wembley Stadium to Villa Park.

On Tuesday, the ex-footballer cycled 99 miles to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, before running 38.5 miles to Manchester City’s Joie Stadium on Wednesday.

By Thursday, Jill had already completed more than 240 miles of the journey.

After Thursday’s stage, she is due to complete the final 28-mile run on Friday, June 12, finishing outside the Stadium of Light.

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