Rich Halford completed his first half marathon today in a time of 1 hour 45 minutes! Amazing – well done Rich. The route took Rich around the outskirts of Newport to Caerleon and back along the river Usk through Newport to the Southern Distributor Road Bridge and back along the main road to the City Centre.

Rich pictured below at the end of the half marathon, with his medal and a look of deep joy and relief will now focus on his next half marathon in Bristol on 10th May and then Swansea half marathon on 7th June raising much needed funds for new equipment at our gym.

There is a Go Fund Me link on our club facebook page for anyone wishing to make a contribution through this link, and there will also be a donation bucket on the Reception desk at the gym from tomorrow until Rich’s final half marathon in Swansea (all contributions are welcome no matter how small).

Well done again Rich for doing your bit to help raise funds for our Gymnastic Academy and thanks to everyone who came to the race to support him along today – and finally a special message from Sedric!

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