Couch 2 5k Programmes in Cork - Autumn 2018

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Cork Clubs Organise Couch 2 5k Programmes for Autumn 2018

With the summer almost over and autumn looming, many clubs and race organisers, throughout Cork, are planning to run Couch 2 5k programmes.

Probably the biggest programme is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, with seven different venue, spread throughout Co. Cork, while Mallow AC have their Beat The Clock venture aimed at runners who are already established.

Locations

Leisureworld Churchfield

Leisureworld Bishopstown

Saile Sports and Leisure Kinsale

Donoughmore Community Centre

Skibbereen Sports Centre

Ballinacarriga Sports Hall

** Cork Rebel Run & Rebel Run A Mile Challenge Launches for 2018**
Sunday Oct 21st 2018
The Annual Cork Rebel Run 5k and 10k was launched on Thursday August 2nd, in CIT, Bishopstown. Now in  its  7th year,  the event takes place on Sunday October 21st.

The organising committee of Cork Sports Partnership, Leisureworld Cork, and Cork Institute of Technology welcome both Cork City Council and Cork County Council as sponsors, and look forward to having them on board again for 2018

Last year’s event saw record numbers take part, with over 730 participants across both events. It is hoped to build on this again for 2018

The Cork Rebel Run is organised by Cork Sports Partnership, as part of it's programme of providing opportunities for all to be active & stay active.  A number of Couch to 5 programmes will be running, in the lead up to the event, in several locations across the county, to support those taking up jogging or running for the first time.
These programmes will start in late August, in 7 locations, and will run for 8 weeks. Full details are available on the Rebel Run website.

At a time of the year when it’s hard to get motivated to be activite, the organisers hope that people will get involved in the programmes and events, and hope to have a big turn-out on October 21st

The Rebel Run A Mile Challenge will also take place again this year, and we are delighted to have Boston Scientific Cork as sponsors for this programme, which encourages participants & staff from adult disability services across Cork City and County to increase their fitness, through a 4 week walking and jogging programme.

The 4 week programme will culminate with a 1 mile challenge event on the CIT athletics track, on Friday Oct 19th.  Last year's pilot program had over 80 participants, from 9 centres.  This year, we hope, with the support of Boston Scientific, and our programme partners, Down Syndrome Cork, to expand our reach, and to encourage more services and participants to get involved. 

A 1 Mile Challenge event will also coincide with our 5k and 10k events, on Sun Oct 21st, where our partners, Down Syndrome Cork, will encourage their members and families to take part. The Rebel Run 1 Mile Challenge will be a fantastic addition to our events for 2018, and we are delighted to have Boston Scientific on board as well as event partners Down Syndrome Cork.

Lord Mayor, Cllr. Mick Finn. “is delighted that Cork City Council is supporting the Rebel Run, and encouraging increased levels of physical activity, which may even lead to participation in the Cork City Marathon, next June.”
It is hoped, through a number of initiatives such as the Rebel Run, Marathon Youth Challenge and localised programmes for youth, in particular, that a more accessible pathway for participants of all ages will be created.
Mayor of County Cork Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy, mentioned how happy the Council is to again be part of The Cork Rebel Run.  “The positive impact physical activity of any kind has on mental health and wellbeing, at all ages, is hugely significant, and it is an area that Cork County Council is concentrating on more and more. Citizen quality of life is very important to us as a local authority, and our support of the run is another example of our intention to continuously promote physical activity of all kinds”.

The event promises to be a great experience, with the course measured by Jones counter, chip timing for all runners, a scenic rolling course & goody bags, including your 2018 Cork Rebel Run T-shirt. The 10K event has a huge array of prizes up for grabs, so will prove attractive to runners of all levels and abilities.  Participant spot prizes will also be given to the 5K participants.  The organising partners of Cork Sports  Partnership, Leisureworld and CIT, with the assistance of the An Garda Síochána and Athletics Ireland, hope that friends & family will come along on the day, cheering from the grandstand, to support the runners in the final straight.

Online registration is now open, and entries cost €15 for the 10k, and €10 for the 5K, and can be made online at www.rebelrun.ie

Contact Cork Sports Partnership for further information on the Rebel 1 Mile Challenge, using the details below.

Closing date for online registrations is Thursday October 18th.  An early bird will be available until October 1st,
so make sure you register early!

Regular updates on the route etc. are available also on Facebook and Twitter.
Also if you are interested in volunteering for the event Cork Sports Partnership would be delighted to hear from you.  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 021 4347096

Beat The Clock - Mallow AC's 5k Training Program

Mallow AC has started a 5k training program targeting people who are already running, and looking to target certain times.   It’s not a couch to 5k program per se, but more of a drive to get people, who are already running at some level, but are not members of a club, or people who are fairly fit, and would like to challenge themselves, to become involved with Mallow AC. The club hopes the initiative will prove attractive to people in their 20’s, as very few from that age group are getting involved, so this challenge may be a way of attracting them.

Shane Simcox is leading the 12 week program, which runs on two nights a week, with the aims of helping people reach targets of sub 20 and sub 25 minute 5k.  There is a charge of €25 euro for the programme, but this includes Mallow AC club membership.    The programme started on August 14th, but the you can still join. Enquiries: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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