Great Welshpool start to Parkinson’s 10x10k Challenge
Led by former Ysgol Bro Caereinion headteacher Philip Jones, the challenge aims to raise awareness of the disease, promote healthy living and also to raise money that is spent by the charity in Powys.
There are 14 more events lined up over the coming fortnight, culminating with the Welshpool 10k on March 22 with participants invited run, walk, cycle or row 10 of them.
With one under his belt, Phil told us: “It’s the biggest turn out we have had to date and such a cross section of people supporting the cause.”
This evening (Monday), endurance ace Andrew Davies is hosting a run with members of Maldwyn Harriers at the running track in Newtown, with an open invite for anyone to join.
Participants can also do their own 10ks on rowing machines or exercise bikes.
As of this morning, nearly £8,500 has been raised, taking it to nearly £40,000 in total over the three years it has been held.
You can donate through this link.
There are a total of 15 events you can pick and choose from to take part in from March 8-22!
● Sunday 8th March Challenge launch 3pm Morrisons Car Park/ Montgomeryshire Canal with the finish line at Coco Coffee Shop.
● Monday 9th March Endurance Run with Andrew Davies: Running Track, Newtown 6pm Come along and join the local running group
● Tuesday 10th March: Join members of Welshpool RFC as they take the 10K Challenge as part of their training (Clubhouse 630pm)
● Wednesday 11th March: Visibility Run starting at Alexander’s at 5pm
● Thursday 12th March Hosted by Great Fitness Gym. Come along, donate, complete a 10k on any equipment and post on your social media account.
● Friday 13th March: Visibility Run around Welshpool Town Hall starting at Coco 4pm or 5pm. Join the one that suits your schedule
● Saturday 14th March: Newtown Park Run (x2)
● Sunday 15th March: Trail run around Gregynog Hall and estate. 3pm start at the school
● Monday 16th March: Visibility run around Welshpool Town starting from Coco 4pm or 5pm. Join the one that suits your schedule
● Tuesday 17th March: 9.15am Join the staff and students at Newtown College for a flat, fast, traffic free course.
● Wednesday 18th March: 930am Join Ysgol Rhiwbechan and Churchstoke Primary School and run a 10k around the hall.
● Thursday 19th March: Hosted by Great Fitness Gym. Come along, donate, complete a 10k on any equipment and post on your social media account.
● Friday 20th March: Headtorch run from The Grapes 6.30pm with a route around Welshpool.
● Saturday 21st March: Newtown Park Run (x2)
● Sunday 22nd March: Welshpool 10k Join us and run for the headline charity Parkinson’s UK Cymru around the iconic course.
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