Gumboot Friday - Ironman Challenge

In 2022 local gym owner and electrician Glen Martin along with Good friend Dave Orme cycled on stationary bikes for 24 hours to raise money for Gumboot Friday – “I am Hope” charity. This year the pair have decided to take on a new challenge. When Glen was thinking about what he could do for the charity, he thought about CrossFit - as finding the fittest, it covers strength, agility, cardio, moving odd objects and more. He was imagining the hardest thing he could possibly do, and what came to mind was an Ironman challenge. Glen said “I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone on little to no training as this will be the hardest challenge ever”.

The charity ‘I am Hope’ supports young people (5 - 25) to receive free counselling in New Zealand with no referral needed - www.iamhope.org.nz

Along with money donations,  we are wanting to put together raffle prizes, a bake sale, workouts at CrossFit 7010 gym and a fun day out for families at Saxton Velodrome.

Your generosity isn't just appreciated; it's life-saving.

Glen and Dave will be starting their morning off at 5:30am on Saturday 2nd November at the Richmond Aquatic Centre with a 3.9km swim. Followed by 545 laps (180km)  of the Saxton Velodrome and ending with 105 laps (42.2) of the Saxton athletic track. They are hoping to be finished by 11.59pm Saturday 2nd November.

During the 180km bike at the velodrome we will be selling raffles, holding a bake sale, have games for the family and stationary bikes to ride.

We will have 4 stationary concept 2 bikes for the community to get involved with. Hire your one hour spot with Amanda now - info@fitforlifenelson.co.nz or instagram CrossFit7010Nelson.  The stationary bikes will be running from 10am - 3pm in support of Glen & Dave. You could ride on your own, bring some friends or your work colleagues. You can bring a cash donation or scan the QR code and donate directly to the Give-a-little page; https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/iron-man-challenge

If biking is not your thing, join them at the running track around 4pm until they complete the marathon. You don’t have to run, you could also walk! We will have lanes 3 - 8 available to show your support. This will be the hardest part of the ironman, your support will help take their mind away from the pain and get them to the finish line.

Prior to this, on Friday 1st November at Fit for life Nelson - CrossFit 7010 (8 Forests Road, Stoke) will have two workouts you can do in your gumboots as a community.  The first workout will be at 4:30pm and the second workout will be at 5:35pm. We will have raffles and baking for sale. Bring a cash donation or scan the QR code to donate straight to the give a little page. All fitness levels are welcome.