Extra Timers ready for the Sport Relief off

The Extra Timers are a group of over 50s who regularly attend for football training and exercise sessions with the Rotherham United staff.

Ryan Canadine, who runs the group, said: “The group are all looking forward to taking part in the event, and have lots of sponsorship money pledged.”

The  group, including the oldest member, who is 85, are hoping to successfully complete the mile.

There are 300 entries already registered on line for the Rotherham Mile, a huge increase over the previous event in 2008, but there is still room for more!

On-line entries are now closed, but anyone wanting to join the Extra Timers and other runners can come along on the day

Event organiser Steve Gaines confirms that some places are available to enter on the day, but this will likely be for the 1pm start. Anyone wanting to enter on the day isn burged to come along at least half an hour before event start times to register.

The first run begins at 11am and the second run is at 1pm. Both runs will have a warm up session, led by Bannatyne’s fitness instructors.

Rotherham's own Olympic athlete Peter Elliott will also be there.