Belfast Telegraph Runher 5 and 8k launched
We may have gone compact – but this year’s Runher events are set to get even bigger this summer.
Telegraph Commercial Manager Sarah Little says: “We challenged Northern Ireland’s women to come out and walk, jog or run first 5K and then 8K in 2008. And, you didn’t let us down with some 1,300 taking to the streets.
“Well this June we’re throwing down the gauntlet to go that little bit further and get over the 10K finish line – that’s 6.2 miles in old money,” she says.
Pictured are: Belfast Telegraph Commercial Manager Sarah Little, Up and Running manager Catriona McCorkill, Ciarrai Conlan from Sport Northern Ireland, Clic Sargent Area Manager Katie Setterfield and Cool presenter Kirstie McMurray with her daughter Katie
Race Director and the man responsible for the Up and Running shops in Belfast and Newry,Michael Jenkins, explains further.
“It was always our intention to provide a stairway of 5,8 and 10K ,” he says. “Last year we didn’t quite make it fitting in just the 5 and 8K although we got a lot of feed back saying women wanted that 6.2 mile challenge as well – so this year we thought why not roll the two into one and offer a choice and so we’re looking make it an even larger spectacle with the streets of east Belfast packed with runners.”
And, so the choice is there at CIYMS Sports Complex on Sunday, June 28 at 2pm to take part in the 5K that proved so popular last summer or make the step up to 10K. The choice is yours.
And, joining the ‘team’ to broadcast live from this summer’s event is Cool FM. Their morning show co-presenter Kirstie McMurray is already a stalwart of Runher having taken part in both events last year.
For 35-year-old McMurray it’s a matter of fitting the training into an already hectic schedule that starts at 4am each week-day as she rises to co-present Cool FM’s morning show with Pete Snodden. She is hoping to make it a family affair by taking part with her daughter Katie.
Sport Northern Ireland, the lead agency for developing sport in Northern Ireland is supporting the event by throwing its considerable weight behind the venture.
“Whatever distance women chose – this event is all about fun, participation, support and raising money for CLIC Sargent, the charity for children with cancer,” says Jenkins – who is himself currently preparing to do the London marathon.
“It’s about creating a good atmosphere and support right around the course for those taking part – whether that’s walking or setting a personal best” he says.
There’s more information on the Runher series at www.runher.co.uk - and look out for the entry form appearing in the paper. |
