CANCER battler Steve Prescott is lining up another immense adventure – that will see him run marathons in Paris and London, kayak across the English Channel and cycle hundreds of miles.

Prescott, who has terminal cancer, will be joined by friend and former Saints captain Paul Sculthorpe in the daring eight day challenge.

Starting on Sunday, April 15 they will run the Paris marathon, cycle from Paris to the English Channel, cross the Channel in individual kayaks, cycle to the capital – and then finish with the Virgin London Marathon.

Another challenge – the Engage Mutual Race to the Grand Final – is also scheduled for October – and will include swimming the River Mersey and the Humber Estuary.

Prescott, 38, said: “This is the first year we have attempted two major challenges. The first challenge will settle old scores.

“In August 2009, we wanted to cross the English Channel in a Dragon Boat. This was not to be, as we were not granted permission from the authorities. As you know, I do not like to be beaten.

“When the opportunity of crossing the Channel in a kayak came to fruition, I had to do it.

“I am very excited by the prospect, (although) not so excited about the pain and agony my body will go through though.”

In 2006, Prescott was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, a rare form of abdominal cancer, just days after the birth of his second son, Koby.

It was feared Steve would have only months to live, however, a marathon operation to remove a tumour from his abdomen, ongoing treatment and his own indomitable spirit has seen the man, who won the Challenge Cup twice with Saints, overcome the odds to fight the illness and win countless admirers.

The journey has seen the father-of-two take on a series of astonishing endurance challenge by cycling, walking and running epic distances to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity.

The next chapter will see him tackle the waters of the English Channel and two of the country’s most famous waterways.

Steve added: “It is a daunting task ahead. When I have completed the London Marathon in the past, it has taken me days to recover. This time I cannot afford this luxury. I have to get on my bike and cycle 90 miles the following day.

“I feel so honoured to have Scully at my side, although I am a little worried about his competitiveness - I am sure he will look after me.

“A big thank you to Bridgewater High in Salford who have given us both some excellent tuition, hopefully I will be thanking them after crossing the Channel.”

Sculthorpe, 34, who twice won the Man of Steel award during a glittering career at Saints, said: “The main reason for me agreeing to take part in the SPF Events for 2012 is Steve Prescott.

“When he personally asked me to take part - how could I refuse? He undertakes these mad, crazy challenges suffering from a terminal illness.

“His resilience and feats of courage are totally inspirational to myself and many others.

“Steve’s foundation is a great cause. Everybody knows somebody who is affected by cancer and I have many friends who are benefiting from the work Try Assist carries out.

“A challenge is not a challenge unless it is challenging and the two events that lie ahead definitely fit these criteria.

“I am really looking forward to crossing the Channel. We were all bitterly disappointed in 2009 when this did not happen. I am sure the Rugby League community will once again get behind our efforts.”

October’s so-called ‘Quadrathon’ is a 48 hour challenge that includes running, cycling, kayaking and swimming.

Beginning in Hull, participants must swim across the Humber Estuary before cycling the width of the country to Liverpool, where they will then swim the Mersey.

They will then run along the roads and paths to the Runcorn Bridge, where the Bridgewater Canal begins. From here, they will kayak the canal to Old Trafford in time to watch the Stobart Super League Grand Final.

There are 30 places available for people willing to sign up.

Training sessions with the British Long Distance Swimming Association have been arranged in various locations across the M62 corridor.

All participants must be able to swim one mile in open water in 45 Minutes by 5th September. All participants must also be able to cycle at least an average of 13 Miles per hour.

Prescott added: “The second challenge in October will be a chance for old and new friends to seriously test themselves.

“This plan has been in our minds for a number of years. I have often said that it would be a challenge to swim the Humber and Mersey in one day.

“But as usual, we like to push the boundaries as much as possible. This event can be completed in 48 hours but it will take a lot of hard work and dedication from all involved.”

Engage Mutual Assurance will sponsor the Steve Prescott Foundation events.