12-03-2025
School staff to take on Ironman triathlon challenge for Comic Relief 2025
STAFF at a Brampton secondary school are set to take on a fundraising Ironman triathlon for Comic Relief.
A team of staff members from Brampton's William Howard School will work together to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles for Comic Relief on Saturday, March 22.
On Friday, March 21, Red Nose Day 2025, students at the secondary school will also take part in their own fundraising activities.
The secondary school's triathlon challenge will be led by headteacher Kath Pigdon, who will lead the overall event and the cycling portion; site assistant Ian Spriggs, who will be coordinating the runners; and year 10 director of learning and English teacher Sarah Ledger, who will lead the swimming.
A William Howard School staff member who will be taking part in the challenge. (Image: William Howard School) Ahead of their mammoth challenge, the school has set up a JustGiving page and is aiming to raise £500 for Comic Relief as part of Red Nose Day 2025.
Ahead of the challenge, Kath Pigdon was on hand to express her excitement at taking part in the fundraising triathlon.
She said: "I am excited to take part in a 112-mile bike ride for Comic Relief as part of our school staff iron man challenge team.
"This challenge is not only an opportunity to support those in need, but it's about coming together with colleagues, building team spirit, and showing our students the power of resilience and teamwork.
"Every mile we ride brings us closer to making a difference, and I'm proud to be part of this effort."
Ian Spriggs, a regular marathon and ultra marathon runner, added: "As a regular marathon and ultra runner, I was more than pleased to take on this challenge. Even more pleased that lots of staff will be joining me on the run.
Another William Howard School staff member who will be taking part in the challenge. (Image: William Howard School) "We will have a range of abilities on the day with staff members running various distances.
"We hope the day and the run will be lots of fun while raising funds for a great cause."
"Over the last few years, I've really enjoyed wild swimming with colleagues," Sarah Ledger said.
"Although we are not able to swim outdoors on this occasion, it will be great to get a team of swimmers together for such a worthy cause.
"Swimming is a great exercise, particularly if cycling and running is challenging – it takes stress off joints but provides a great cardio workout.
"This Ironman Challenge allows the biggest number of staff to work to their strengths."
