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Dec 2023
Ripon CrossFit gym to host 12-hour charity fitness challenge
A CrossFit gym in Ripon will be hosting a 12-hour fitness challenge for charity later this month.
CrossFit Ripon will be running the event on Friday, December 29 in aid of children's hospice Martin House.
Business owner Michael Meegan, 42, said:
The gym will host a CrossFit workout every hour from 8am to 8pm.
A live DJ will be on hand to motivate volunteers, who plan to complete a marathon (42km, or 26 miles) on a rowing or skiing machine and 100km on an exercise bike.
While participants can choose how many workouts they want to attend, 12 people have signed up to do all 12 workouts.
The youngest volunteer is 18 and the oldest is 67. The diverse range of volunteers reflects how everyone is on their own fitness journey.
Ripon CrossFit was opened earlier this year.
Michael said:
Michael, who currently serves in the Royal Engineers, is a long-time fitness enthusiast.
He opened the gym with his wife Sarah this year and will finish his time in the army next April.
Martin House, in Wetherby, helps children and their families cope with life-limiting conditions and bereavement.
You can support Ripon CrossFit's fundraiser online.
If you're interested in attending the gym, email info@crossfitripon.com.
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