A DAD-of-four says his children believe he is having a “mid-life crisis” after he decided to run more than 60 miles and the height of Snowdon.

Andy Burrows, 48, has begun daily rounds up Mynydd y Dref, above his hometown Conwy to raise donations for Cancer Research UK.

The Pharma Group general manager said he wants to “get something done” after the humdrum of lockdown and the severe impact it has had on charity fundraising campaigns.

He will cover 62 miles and 4,000 feet during July but his main inspiration is his friends and family members who have suffered or sadly died after being diagnosed with the condition.

“With four children, life is always busy and I only started to run 18 months ago just before Covid hit in order to lose some weight and improve my general fitness,” Mr Burrows said.

“I have decided to make the challenge even more difficult by running up the equivalent of Snowdon.

“At 48 years old I am not exactly a spring chicken and my kids think I must be having a midlife crisis.

“The biggest motivation to do this challenge is my family; the more money that goes into research brings a cure that bit closer.”

Mr Burrows said he will use a smart watch and tracking app to log his progress including distance and elevation, which will be uploaded to his fundraising page.

“I have a few routes planned out that involve running on the flat, however in order to run up the equivalent height of Snowdon I will be tackling Conwy Mountain several times,” he said.

“If my numbers are right, I will need to run up the back of the mountain seven times, which works out to be roughly nine miles uphill.”

The run forms part of Cancer Research UK’s Jog 31 Miles Challenge, which encourages people of all abilities to jog or run long distances in aid of the charity.

One in two people will be diagnosed with cancer and Cancer Research UK is working towards improving current treatment plans, as well as researching and developing a cure.

Donate to Mr Burrows’s fundraiser by visiting his Cancer Research UK page.