SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY

Tom Bosworth - phenomenal athlete....Can you run faster than this man can walk?

Having spent most of my running career knowing what every minute per mile pace represents when it comes to running a marathon. When I saw race walker Tom Bosworth set a new World 1 mile Record in 2017 at the London Diamond League Games of 5:31:08 which if maintained would represent a 2:24:40 marathon, we decided to use Tom's record performance for our Sportlink Christmas Charity Treadmill Challenge in December i.e. who can run 1 mile quicker than he can race walk one. Needless to say not too many people could, but most importantly it was great fun for all who took part and of course we raised money for The Hallswood Animal Sanctuary and Nelson's Journey. To add icing to the cake, Tom was made aware of our challenge for which he got behind it, whilst encouraging people to have a go. This led to us making contact with him for which we are also now looking forward to Tom making an appearance instore at Sportlink on Saturday week (Feb 16th) where of course he will be on hand to chat, sign autographs and present the lucky winner of the treadmill challenge prize draw with their free pair of On Running shoes. Needless to say and in true Sportlink fashion, he will also be up for having a go at a couple of fun challenges too....