Mega effort from Mull children

A small but highly focused group of youngsters from Mull gave the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance a lift on Saturday, April 3, when completing the Mull Mega Duathlon.

Members of the Mull Youth Triathlon Team, aged 10-13, took up the challenge which comprised a 6km (3.7-mile) run, followed by a 40km (24-mile) cycle then fi nished off with another 6km run.

Despite the hilly nature of the course the intrepid youngsters sped round, fi nishing

The youngsters got on their bike for the middle section which involved a 40km cycle. in approximately three and a half hours; an impressive achievement all round.

Although Mull remains in level three with fewer restrictions than most of the country, it was not possible to have supporters to cheer at the end. Instead The Little Bespoke Bakery in Salen kindly provided delicious cakes as a treat at the fi nish.

The challenge was in aid of the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance – a cause close to the hearts of so many in the islands and remote communities. At the time of writing the total stood at £2,388.

Thanks are due to all who donated. The youngsters were rewarded for their e orts with cake from the Little Bespoke Bakery in Salen.