Fitness fanatic, Penny Johnson, is facing some of her biggest sporting challenges to date over the coming months. Penny has a Gold Bond place for the London Marathon on April 26th and has opted to support Phab Kids. The charity raises money so able bodied and non-able bodied children can enjoy outdoor and adventurous activities together.
“I have run 5 marathons and thought my friends might be less inspired to sponsor me this time, so I registered to do a triathlon as well.” The Outlaw Triathlon event is in May in Nottingham with a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile cycle ride and half a marathon.
Penny then set other cycling goals. With the help of local clubs, she will ride for 24 hours covering 250 miles on 20th June and bike C2C in around 10 hours on 4th July.
“Aycliffe Running Club and Triathlon Club as well as Aycliffe Velo and VC167 have been great at assisting me with my training plans. Kendra at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre has also helped with a bespoke fitness plan. I feel privileged I can achieve so much with the support of family and friends.”
The target is £1,650 by the beginning of July and Penny has organised a charity night at the Navy Club on Saturday 28th February starting at 7pm. Tickets are £7.50 to include a supper and singer with a raffle and bingo. Tickets are available on the door or behind the bar at the Navy Club. If you would like to make a donation you can use the just giving link.
https://www.justgiving.com/Penny-Johnson4
