Training programme launched in run-up to race

A NEW training programme is taking place in the run-up to the annual Killyclogher 10K/ 5K Fun Run, being held this year on Saturday, June 8.

This latest programme is being organised by Killyclogher/Cappagh GAC in conjunction with the Enda Dolan Foundation.

It builds on the success of the recent Enda Dolan Foundation training programmes, both ‘Couch to 5K’ and ‘5K to Half-Marathon’, in which more than 300 runners trained and participated in the recent Omagh Half Marathon and Fun Run.

The latest running programme is for beginners/ improvers who are interested in attempting to run a 5K, for those who wish to improve their 5K time, or for those hoping to attempt their first 10K.

The six-week training programme will take place every Tuesday night at Youth Sport Omagh, starting on Tuesday, April 30 at 6.30pm (registration from 6pm).

Further details are available on the ‘Run for Enda’ and ‘Killyclogher 10K’ Facebook pages.

The cost will be £30 for the six weeks for adults training for the 5K, which includes race entry, chip timing and a medal, £35 for adults training for the 10K, which includes race entry, chip timing and a t-shirt, and £10 for children, including coaching, race entry fee and a medal.

Peter Dolan, from the Enda Dolan Foundation, said, “We are really looking forward to this new running programme.

“It has become a great social occasion as well as introducing health and fitness awareness to many young and young-at-heart people.”