SPORT Tynedale have collaborated with their official Development Fund sponsor Ferguson Fitness HQ in Hexham to coordinate four fundraising events across the year.
The monies raised will go towards Sport Tynedale's Development Grants, which provide financial support to up-and-coming athletes in our region.
The first collaborative '141' event took place with three heats at hourly intervals. Entry to the event was only £10 per person and 80 registered participants took part.
It is called '141' because one loop of the area that Sport Tynedale supports is around 141 miles. The event is designed for teams of four, with each team sharing four ergo machines over one hour (12 minutes on each machine, split into 30 seconds 'on' and 90 seconds 'off' for each team member).
The aim was to cover the greatest possible distance in an hour, and collectively complete as 1-4-1 laps as possible. In the end, the 80 registered participants clocked up an impressive total of 259.25 miles - almost two loops of the route. The air machines used were cycling, rowing, air-ski and air-bike.
The event was supported by a number of local businesses who donated post-event raffle prizes, with a main prize of four fourballs donated by Matfen Hall.
The next '141' event will be announced shortly and is targeted for the end of March, with the aim of registering 146 participants and covering between 420 and 560 miles.
All ages and abilities (from 18+yrs) are welcome to participate, with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere guaranteed.
Sport Tynedale and Ferguson Fitness HQ say they would be delighted to see participants from more of our local clubs and businesses in the region at the next event.
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