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Reds Race against Gym Goers for Sport Relief
Salford City Reds are kicking off their efforts for Sport Relief with a unique challenge at the Total Fitness Gym in Walkden, throwing down the gauntlet to Total Fitness members in a rowing, cycling and circuits contest next Tuesday (16 March)
The rugby aces will complete the disciplines and the winner will be the gym member who gets closest to, or surpasses, their times. All of the challengers will have to make a donation to Sport Relief.
Reds’ Vice Captain Rob Parker is urging Salford City Reds fans to sign up for the run:
“Sport Relief is a great campaign and raises millions of pounds for some really good causes. The event on Sunday 21 March starts at 10.00am so any of our supporters who do take part will have plenty of take to complete the challenge before attending our away game against Wakefield,” he said.
“It would be superb to see Salford fans taking to the streets of Manchester and helping raise more money.”
The challenge at Total Fitness – the Reds Training Facilities Sponsor – is not being taken lightly by the staff there.
Sales manager Chris Ganner said:
“The members here will be out to show how fit they are against the might of Salford City Reds. Let’s face it, they’re up against top professionals, but they’ll give it their best shot. And if it helps Sport Relief, all the better.”
Thousands of people are expected to take part in the event which will see runners passing the Rovers Return, Dev’s Corner Ship and Ken and Deirdre’s front door – all key landmarks on the cobbles of Coronation Street.
With three distances to choose from – 1, 3 or 6 miles – there’s something for everyone on the day. Toddlers can do 1 mile with their parents or teenagers can race 3 miles against their friends and the most athletic can take on a 6 mile challenge.
“The good thing about the Mile event is that the whole family can take part as the distances vary from 1 to 6 miles. It’s an excellent opportunity to raise money for charity whilst getting active and staying fit.” Rob concluded.
Funds raised from Sport Relief 2010 will help tackle three main issues – children who live on the streets or work in dangerous conditions, people affected by malaria and local UK projects.
In addition to the Mile events around the country, seven celebrities including David Walliams, Jimmy Carr, Davina McCall and Fearne Cotton are aiming to raise £1 million by cycling non-stop for approximately 80 hours from John O’Groats to Land’s End – a distance of 1,000 miles.
Comedian Eddie Izzard has already completed his challenge by running 43 marathons in 51 days around the UK, a total distance of 1,160 miles.
To sign up for the Sport Relief Mile in Manchester City Centre on Sunday 21 March please visit www.sportrelief.com
