Lanarkshire gym to take on Tough Mudder challenge fundraiser for charity

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A Cambuslang gym is raising money for charity by taking part in an extreme obstacle course.Members from Energie Fitness gym will take part in Tough Mudder, the infamous fast-paced 15km obstacle course.The course is coming to Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, on Saturday, July 2, and Sunday July 3 - and gym staff and members can't wait to test themselves against its elements.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It’s been a life goal for me to take part in Tough Mudder, so it all came into place at the right time.“There are four of us taking part, Gordon, myself, personal trainer Laura Park, and one of our friends, Brad Crees.”The group are hoping to raise as much money as possible for the Carers Trust Scotland, the charity that raises money to support carers looking after vulnerable people.Thomas added: “The Carers Trust charity was chosen by Gordon.

His dad has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and he wants to give back to the carers who have given so much to help not only his dad but his whole family.“They do incredible selfless