A SPORTS scholarship student at RGS Worcester is set to take on another sporting challenge to raise funds for his rugby club after the success of his previous athletic feat a year ago.
Max Fenton, aged 14, from Earls Common near Droitwich has set himself the goal of cycling 100 miles in seven hours on an exercise-bike to raise funds for his team, Droitwich Rugby Football Club.
His previous challenge, a half marathon, saw him set an elite level time (1 hour 38 minutes) for his age and secure £700 in funding to support his club.
To make Max’s cycling challenge even more of a feat, the RGS Worcester scholar has recently recovered from a significant hip injury which saw him spend months recovering and therefore unable to train or participate in his usual sporting activities.
Any funds Max raises will help support his team’s tour to the West Coast of Devon, in the hopes of bringing home a cup trophy, as they did in last year’s tournament.
Initially he had an 8-week training plan scheduled but due to his injury this has been cut short.
A couple of weeks ago he was given the thumbs up by his physiotherapist to jump back on the bike and recommence his usual athletic and rugby training.
After being given the green light, he will have had less than 4 weeks to train. Max Fenton said: “Despite these obstacles, I’m more motivated than ever to prove to myself I can overcome it and complete this ride.
“I know it’s going to be tough, but every penny raised will make a huge difference, and I’m incredibly grateful for any support I can get as I take on this challenge.”
Max will kick off the challenge on Easter Sunday (April 20).
Max’s mother, Louise Fenton, told the Standard: “When the going gets tough during training and the official challenge, which it will, we will remind max of all the encouragement he has received, which will go a long way.”
“All the support received will provide any extra drive and encouragement he may need ahead of his challenge.”
Visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/max-fenton-1 to support the cause.
