A LEGAL secretary for a Chester law firm is set to take on his latest fundraising challenge, having already scaled both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc for charity.

After completing the National Three Peaks Challenge, Six Peaks Challenge and conquering Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia (and Europe), Rhodri Robert's latest test is a little closer to home. The 49-year-old Cullimore Dutton employee will take on the Bala Standard Triathlon this Sunday (September 4) in North Wales.

The event, which will be aired on S4C, starts with a 1500m swim in the waters of Llyn Tegid, followed by a 38.6km bike ride and finishes with a 9.4km run.

Next month, he also plans to complete The Chester Triple, which consists of the Chester 10K, Half and Chester Marathon. He has already completed the 10K and Half Marathon.

The Holywell native also has plans to take part in his first Ironman and tackle the Matterhorn, one of the highest summits in the Alps, next year.

Chester and District Standard: Rhodri Roberts pictured at the peak of Mont BlancRhodri Roberts pictured at the peak of Mont Blanc

Rhodri, who joined Cullimore Dutton in 2008, has raised thousands of pounds for charities including Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, WaterAid and Cancer Research since he started his challenges.

Mr Roberts said: "I’m nearly 50, a bald dude from North Wales, and if I can do physical challenges like this, then anyone can. I’m hoping to inspire people and give them the confidence to get up and out into the fresh air. Being Welsh, I love mountains, and you get a huge sense of achievement when you climb them. It’s also great for your physical and mental health.

"I only started running during the pandemic and as a way to mix up my mountaineering training. I read that only one per cent of the population does a marathon, so I thought I’d give it a go. I can never say no to a fresh challenge.

"I’m quite nervous about taking part in my first triathlon especially as I’ve done most of my swimming training in a local pool, and only recently in a local lake. What will keep me going is thinking about other people who might not have the opportunity to do something like that. I’ll be doing it for them."

As part of his training, Rhodri has been swimming and running three times a week, working out in the gym most days and also doing Trigger Point Pilates.

Andrew Wright, Managing Director of Cullimore Dutton, said: "We’re all incredibly proud of Rhodri and the tough physical challenges he has set himself to raise funds for charity and to help other people. He is a real inspiration."