PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS // meant his goal pace was 7.12min / km . Spurred on by his support team , Felix achieved an amazing 12km before he was caught . On completing the challenge , Felix said :
“ I ’ m so tired – it was really hard , but next year I would like to aim for 15km !”
Patrick Dare and Trevor Loten both commented on what a pleasure and a
privilege it had been to support Felix in his challenge , and looked forward to participating in such a great event again next year – which will take place on Sunday 8th May 2022 .
SIXTH FORM PUPILS SMASH TARGET IN 100-MILE CHALLENGE
Pocklington School Lower Sixth pupils , Georgie Taylor and Amy Jordan , smashed their fundraising target and raised over £ 2000 for Martin House Hospice for Children and Young People , by each running 100 miles during the month of February .
The pair decided to raise money for Martin House Hospice , which is a charity very close to them both , supporting Georgie ’ s sister and family , throughout her life .
Georgie and Amy set themselves a fundraising challenge of each running 100 miles throughout February . They ran around villages , along canals , and down country tracks . Some days running a bit further than the daily minimum , in order to give themselves a rest day at the end of the week .
The girls were a great support for each other , particularly as most of the runs were completed separately due to Covid-19 restrictions . Georgie and Amy received support from their families , friends , and teachers who gave them lots of motivation and encouragement . Martin House Hospice shared the girls ’ story and their JustGiving fundraising page on social media , resulting in members of the public donating to the campaign .
When the girls began their challenge , they set themselves a target to raise £ 400 on their JustGiving page . A month later , their fundraising total stood at £ 2075 , which will be a very welcome help to Martin House Hospice for Children and Young People .
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