EMPLOYEES of a Christchurch-based fitness hydration company have completed 79 hours of continuous exercise, raising money for the Spinal Injuries Association.

The Precision Hydration team started the challenge at 3am, taking it in turns to do a 1-hour session each as part of a relay.

Their team of 15 covered more than 1,650km through a mixture of running, cycling, swimming and rowing. They rounded the challenge off on Sunday night by cycling in front of the Euro 2020 final with a couple of beers.

Precision Hydration founder Andy Blow said: "There's some sore legs in the office this morning. The team have really pulled together during what has been a great bonding experience for us.

“We've definitely been challenged at times - not least by the wet weather, and when our Supply Chain manager Sam broke his chain during a ride in the New Forest.

"Thanks to Karen Darke for inspiring us to take on this challenge and step out of our comfort zone. We hope our own efforts over the weekend helps inspire people to take on their own challenges and raise awareness of the Quest 79 Project and the Spinal Injuries Association."

Quest 79, founded by Paralympian Karen Darke, is a community project that helps people find their ‘Inner Gold’ and push themselves outside of their comfort zone while raising money for the Spinal Injuries Association.

Karen Darke said: “I really love that Precision Hydration did 79 hours of continuous exercise to help spread the word about Quest 79 and spread these ripples of inspiration.”