Running riding and rowing for charity in Swindon pub (From Swindon Advertiser)

Running riding and rowing for charity in Swindon pub

5:30pm Wednesday 1st June 2011 in News

Staff at a town centre pub tackled an indoor all-day triathlon in a bid to raise money for a children’s charity.

About 30 employees at the Sir Daniel Arms, in Fleet Street, took turns on running, rowing and cycling machines during the pub’s weekend opening hours.

The 18-hour challenge aimed to raise about £2,000 for JD Wetherspoon’s chosen charity of the year, Clic Sargent, which supports children with cancer.

Bar manager Joey Heaton, who completed the first and last stints on the equipment, said: “We don’t know anyone who has done it before, it’s something that’s different.

“The team did excellently – they loved it. The response from the customers has been brilliant.”

During the last three weeks, staff have collected about £250 in sponsorship and collected further donations from customers on the day.

“The team did excellently – they loved it.''

- Bar manager Joey Heaton

The triathlon saw staff, including managers, DJs and doormen, each work out for one hour on the equipment – spending 20 minutes on each piece of equipment. Some staff completed two stints.

The distance they travelled on each piece of equipment was recorded and staff had some internal competitions. Fit4Less gym at Eldene loaned the equipment, which was transported to the venue in a van provided free of charge by Lime Square Group vehicle rental.