Local heart charity Croí is looking for runners and walkers to join them for the London City Marathon in April next year!
Being one of the world renowned ‘Big 5’ marathons, places in the London Marathon are much sought after and Croí can get you a guaranteed place to participate. The 26.2 mile route passes by many of the landmarks of London allowing you to get a bird’s eye view of the city. The marathon is also well-known as a fun event where you can run alongside many celebrities and television personalities.
There are many advantages to participating in the Croí London Marathon; not only will you be helping local heart patients and their families, but you will also improve your own level of fitness, lose any excess weight, and help reduce your own risk of heart disease. Marathons are often viewed as only for elite athletes, but lots of the most unlikely suspects have taken up the challenge for Croí over the years and all have succeeded and enjoyed the experience! Croí marathoners vary greatly in age and speed, with some aiming to complete a marathon in three hours, while others simply aim “to finish on the same day!”
Walkers, runners, and joggers are equally welcome on the Croí team. Research shows it is possible to prepare for a marathon from a zero base of fitness in only 16 weeks, so there really is no excuse not to take up the challenge.
If you feel a full marathon is above you for next year, maybe the Croí half marathon tour to Barcelona in February may be of more interest to you. This event which takes place on February 14th is a very popular fun-run/ walk totalling 13.1 miles taking participants through many of this great city’s historical areas, including the famous Las Ramblas and the Plaza Cataluna. The Croí tour offers three nights in centrally located accommodation and as the half-marathon is on early in the morning there is plenty of time to enjoy the many sites including Sagrada Familia, Nou Camp, museums, and shopping!
“Taking place on Valentine’s weekend, the Barcelona Half Marathon provides an ideal opportunity for couples to walk/run together; for individuals who want to bring their non-running partner on a romantic weekend away and for those who are single to get their hearts racing and find love in Barcelona,” says Croí’s Seóna Joyce
All proceeds raised from both of these events will go towards supporting a wide range of community-based prevention and rehabilitation initiatives for heart patients in the west of Ireland.
Places for these tours are limited and are expected to fill very quickly so for further information or to sign up today call Seóna at Croí on (091 ) 544310, email [email protected], or text HEART with your name and address to (086 ) 8193692.
