With fundraising for the forthcoming National Finals at Cheltenham in full flow, Huddersfield & Ripponden MD Adam Bell set himself the challenge of running two 10K races in 15 days in the hope of raising a few pounds for the band whilst losing a few himself.
Increasing distances
Following qualification as Yorkshire champions in March (above), Adam took up running and has been gradually increasing his distances over recent months with the help of a few friends.
He told 4BR: "The idea came after a conversation with a friend training to take part in a triathlon later this year. I stupidly said I liked the idea of running a 10K race and he basically called my bluff!"
He added: "I thought I'd set myself the challenge of running at two events in two weeks to try and raise some funds.
When I first started I struggled to even make half the distance, so I'm really pleased with how things have gone and the training has helped shift a bit of extra weight before I get married at the end of August!"
I'm really pleased with how things have gone and the training has helped shift a bit of extra weight before I get married at the end of August!Adam Bell
Getting faster
Adam completed his first 10K race on 16th July in 54 minutes, finishing 52nd out of a field of 119, whilst he has now improved that time to just over 53 minutes on his latest run on 30th July in Ryedale.
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