TSM Operations Manager Jason Farkas recently swapped his usual day-to-day challenges for a very different test, taking on a DEKA FIT event in Derby and completing the demanding fitness challenge in an impressive 48 minutes and 38 seconds.

DEKA events combine functional fitness stations with running. Jason opted for the 5K format, completing 10 separate 500-metre runs, with a different fitness station between each one. Having been training in the gym since December, Jason booked the event in March to give himself a goal to work towards and set a personal target of finishing in under 50 minutes.

Despite picking up a one-minute penalty after accidentally completing station nine before station eight, Jason still comfortably achieved his goal with a final time of 48:38.

Reflecting on the experience, Jason said:

“Apart from being exhausted at the end of the event, the sense of achievement was worth it! Whilst it was tough and pushed me to my limits, I really enjoyed it and I’m already looking forward to the next one where I can better my time!”

It was a fantastic achievement and a great example of what can be accomplished by setting yourself a target and putting in the work to reach it.

Well done Jason – and good luck beating that time at the next one!