A 60-year-0ld has completed a tough “60 at 60” fundraising challenge in Nantwich – on his birthday!
Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, swam 60 lengths of Nantwich outdoor pool, cycled 60km and then ran for 60 minutes.
The retired former Bentley Motors worker set up the challenge to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.
The charity is the only UK one solely dedicated to research into blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Ben said: “I did it, unbelievable!
“I started the first length of the pool at 10.10am, then started the cycle ride at 11.30am finishing at 2.30pm before doing my run at 2.50pm finishing on the dot at 3.50pm.
“All told, about 40 minutes changing time was taken so five hours in total – not bad for an estimated 45 miles.
“I would like to give a big thank you to all the helpers, spectators, and donors.
“All the training was worth it in the end as the charity will benefit by £400 and every penny will be used to help the fight to beat blood cancers.”
(words and picture by Jonathan White)
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