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Gym members step out to boost charity
GYM enthusiasts are being urged to help complete nearly 3,000 miles for charity.
The "Halifax to Halifax'" sponsored run begins at the Tread Mill Fitness Lounge, Holmfield, Halifax, in May.
People are asked to hop on the treadmill to add their mileage to the gym's target of 2,826 miles – the distance from Halifax, West Yorkshire, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
There are already 30 members signed up to join in but gym owner Amanda Cameron said the more people who take part the better.
"The more who take part, the less each person has to do. So it's definitely a team effort."
With a target to finish within a month, 94 miles will need to be covered per day.
"We're confident we can succeed in this," said Amanda.
"We're hoping to raise as many pounds as there are miles in the challenge."
The money raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Amanda opened her gym in December with the aim of creating a community feel, helping people to meet their targets in a relaxed environment.
"Gyms can often be so impersonal and people can feel vulnerable, so it helps to get to know each other," she said.
Anyone wanting to sponsor the challenge can e-mail charity@thetread-mill.com
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