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Julian Norton
Thirsk gym regular, Julian Norton, will this month attempt to break the British record for a 100,000 metre indoor row.
Julian, a 37 year old FASTCARD Freedom Member at Thirsk Swimming Pool, is hoping to thrash the record as it stands now - 7 hours 38 mins and 35 seconds for men aged 30 - 39 and under 75kg. The world record is 6.46.26.
And as inspiration he is raising money for South Kilvington School sports tuition at the same time.
“I've been doing 100-150k per week completing 50k in 3 hours 30 minutes so I'm on track - quite what will happen after that time I don't know,” he said.
“I hope to raise some money for the school at the same time as I beat this record so there is a really good reason to do well.”
His record attempt will take place in Thirsk Swimming Pool’s new Zest Health and Fitness Gym at the end of this month.
Anyone wanting to make a donation should contact Thirsk Swimming Pool on 01845 522447.
