FITNESS trainer David Maund of Newcastle Emlyn is setting his sights at completing two challenges this year that are very much out of his comfort zone.

He aims to take part in the Jurassic Coast 60-mile walk and the Pure Challenge Coastal Path walk of the same distance.

His first challenge in May will see him setting off with his rucksack and essential food and drink from Weymouth to Exmouth, a distance of 100k.

“I’ve never walked that far. The furthest I’ve walked would be 10 to 15 miles, so a 60-mile walk is quite a challenge and I plan to complete this in 24 hours. I will be training quite a bit for it and will be taking plenty of walks along the coastal path, up the Preseli Mountains and walking on different terrains,” said father of three, David.

The second challenge in July will see David walking from Cardigan to Ynyslas along the Ceredigion coastal path – again a distance of 60 miles.

He will be doing these challenges to raise money for the Breast Cancer Unit in Llanelli and for three swimming pools where he hosts his hydrospin sessions in Newcastle Emlyn, Narberth and Aberaeron.

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