INDIVIDUAL and team winners of the summer Workplace Walking Challenge have been announced.

Sarah West, legal assistant at Glanvilles Damant Legal Services, Newport, walked a staggering 105,994 steps, equivalent to approximately 50.2 miles.

Her team also won the group prize, putting in an eye-watering 281,319 strides, translating to just over 133 miles, winning high street vouchers for their efforts.

“We like to take part in events at my company, so I knew we would all enjoy it, and it's a really good way to get everyone more active," said Sarah.

"I normally drive to and from work, but I walked instead, so I did a lot more steps than usual. I also walked in my lunch breaks and in the evenings.

“Our team walked down to the river in our lunch breaks, and we plan to keep this up.

"It's definitely made us more active. To any companies thinking of taking part, I would say go for it.

"We really enjoyed the challenge, and we're looking forward to taking part again in the future."

The challenge was planned as part of the Council’s Connect2Work programme to encourage workplaces to choose sustainable travel options, and saw employees compete to complete the most walking miles to and from their place of work.

Kayleigh Richter, the Council’s active travel officer, said: “Active commuting such as walking or cycling can greatly improve your health and wellbeing.

"Being active on a day to day basis, even taking a short ten-minute walk at lunchtime, can leave you feeling refreshed, less stressed, and ready for work.

“I hope Glanvilles' sterling effort encourages other workplaces to put their best foot forward to join the challenge.

"Businesses can compete as a department, or as their own preferred teams of five.

"We will send out pedometers and leader boards once you are signed up.”

Businesses are in with a chance to win some great prizes with a value of up to £200.

For more information, and to take part, go to www.connect2work.info