STUDENTS in Callington were put through their paces by Olympic triathlon champions the Brownlee brothers during a fun run on Kit Hill.

Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee were hosted by Ginsters during their visit to Cornwall, and also had a tour of the company's Callington bakery.

The siblings are supporting the 2015 Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge in June, that will see teams from across the group, including Ginsters, compete in a range of outdoor challenges to raise money for good causes.

Current Olympic champion Alistair said: 'It was great to experience the Kit Hill run for the first time and to meet some very enthusiastic Cornish runners, particularly the young ones who did so well on the run.  

'Jonny and I went to the last Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge in 2013 and they are fantastic events, that really encourage people to get outside and exercise and also raise lots of money for charity.'

Managing director Mark Dudderidge said that Ginsters were delighted to welcome the Brownlees to Callington: 'It was a real boost for our employees and the local school children to see Olympic medallists in the town.

'To have the opportunity to run with the brothers to the top of Kit Hill was something very special. With the sun shining, it was also great to be able to show the Brownlees the views from the top!'

Employee health and wellbeing has been a top priority at Ginsters for many years, Mr Dudderidge continued: 'We have actively encouraged our people to be more aware of their health and how exercise plays such an important role.'

'To participate in the Samworth Brothers Charity Challenge not only allows our work teams from across the group to come together but also provides a platform for promoting the importance of exercise whilst raising money for charity.'

Teacher Tom Hurdwell from Callington Community College said that the experience of running with the Brownlees would 'stay with the children for the rest of their lives.

'Alistair and Jonathan made each student feel that they were champions for the hour long run up and back to Kit Hill,' he said.'They were a true inspiration to our pupils who were able to run alongside them, ask questions and have autographs signed – nothing was too much trouble.

'Thank you so much to Ginsters for providing our pupils with a real taste of what it means to be a true professional athlete.'