I launched my 5 Alive Challenge in November 2012, when I asked all runners, young and old, to join me and my team in taking part in five of the best road races in Dublin City in 2013.
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I wanted to highlight the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle as a vital part of a person’s wellbeing. Training for and participating in these races is a terrific opportunity for a positive start to 2013.
I am also very mindful of the wonderful City Council parks dotted throughout Dublin which provide ideal training grounds whether as a fun runner, serious runner, or an elite runner. We are privileged to have such fine parks. |
| The response to my call for volunteers to take part was overwhelming with 200 people registering in just under three weeks to run in all five races. |
| On January 1st 2013, we completed Race One - the Liffey Valley Tom Brennan Memorial 5K in the Phoenix Park. This was followed by our second race on 27th January - the AXA Raheny 5 Mile! |
| The final three races were: |
1. Operation Transformation 5K - Phoenix Park on 23rd February 2013
2. Metro St. Brigid's KBI St. Patrick's 5K - Dawson Street on 16th March 2013
3. Dublin City Council 4 mile - St. Anne's Park on 6th April 2013
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I would like to thank the Athletic Clubs, The Irish Sports Council and RTÉ for their participation in this race series.
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| Having a healthy and active lifestyle is vitally important for everyone and it is great to see so many people taking part in this series of 5K road races. |
