Jordan Adams has said he is feeling “battered and bruised” ahead of his 11th marathon to raise funds for dementia. 

The 30 year old’s mother, Geraldine, died from frontotemporal dementia (FTD) when she was just 52. 

It is a disease that runs in the family; both Mr Adams and his younger brother, Cian, have also been diagnosed as carriers of the MAPT mutation, which means they have a 99.9% chance of contracting the dementia themselves. 

Jordan Adams and his mother, Geraldine. 

The brothers have also lost a further 12 Irish relatives to dementia and are fundraising for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and their non-profit, the FTD Brothers Foundation.

In total, Mr Adams plans to run 33 marathons; one in London and a further 32 in Ireland, running in each of the nation’s counties. 

On Newstalk Breakfast, Mr Adams said he remains in good spirits. 

“I've had a good sleep last night,” he said. 

“I'm a bit battered and bruised, as they say, but no, I'm just trying to enjoy the whole experience. 

“The support that we've received across Ireland already is just absolutely mind-blowing.” 

Cian and Jordan Adams. 

So far, the brothers have raised more than £1 million (€1.16 million) and donations continue to pour in. 

 However, with 23 marathons to go, Mr Adams admitted that the running has already taken a toll on his body. 

“I think my feet are the most viewed across Ireland because I've been keeping people updated with the absolutely blister on my big toe on my left foot, which we actually tend to go ahead of our feet,” admitted. 

Anyone who wishes to donate to Mr Adams’ GoFundMe page can do so here.

Main image: Jordan Adams. Image: Supplied.