An optometrist has completed a gruelling fitness challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Clare McGowan, director optometrist at Specsavers in Glasgow Fort, took part in the HYROX challenge at Glasgow’s SEC in the doubles category alongside friend Amanda Miller.
Having competed in HYROX before, this year’s event carried extra meaning for Clare, as it took place exactly two years to the day since her dad was diagnosed with cancer.
Clare said: “I’ve done HYROX before, but when I realised there was a charity bid option this year, it changed everything.
“Knowing I was raising money for Macmillan pushed me through the harder moments of HYROX.
“It turned a personal challenge into something much bigger.”
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Clare and Amanda went on to finish the event with a personal best, beating Clare's previous time by four minutes despite a persistent hamstring injury that threatened her training.
Clare credited the “electric” atmosphere in Glasgow and support from the community for helping push through the challenge.
She said: “The support from family, friends and my colleagues at Specsavers Glasgow Fort was incredible.
“Their generosity with donations definitely spurred us on when our legs started to feel heavy.
“To anyone thinking about trying it, go for it.
“The buzz is unlike anything else.”
Clare is now preparing for her next event, planning to take part in the Hybrid Games doubles in October.
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