Charity challenge goes the distance

Fitness fans clocked up hundreds of kilometres to raise money for Sports Relief.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Mar 2014, 07:00 GMT
CHARITY CHALLENGE Joe Anwar. (d601b412)CHARITY CHALLENGE Joe Anwar. (d601b412)
CHARITY CHALLENGE Joe Anwar. (d601b412)

Staff and visitors at Batley Baths and Recreation Centre swam, ran and cycled in a 13 and a half hour charity challenge on Friday, raising £118.19.

Pupils visiting the centre joined the fun, and Olympic torchbearer Alex Dumitru brought his torch from the 2012 Summer Games to support the fundraiser.

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West Yorkshire Canoe Club also took to the pool to add a few kilometres to the total.

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Duty manager Lawrence Blackford said: “In total, we swam 40.2km, ran 77.72km and cycled 244.82km.

“We managed to keep the activities going all day, and we were pleased to help to raise money for such a good cause.”