MARATHON MISSION received a warm welcome in Belfast on Saturday as it kicked off it’s one of current initiatives to spread its message throughout the country which is “To nurture an environment for Irish Marathoners that will lead them to compete with distinction in major championships and being competitive on an annual basis in the Dublin Marathon in the years ahead”

In an effort to improve the competitive depth in quality of times being run by Irish Marathoners and raise the standard amongst top ranked Irish Marathoners, Marathon Mission have extended their reach and opened up the door to continue the progress already made in a series of workshop training days around the country.

It was encouraging to have an interested group of likeminded athletes and coaches attend the first of the scheduled workshops in Belfast.

Next stop is CORK IT next Saturday 25^th August– Meet at CIT 11am.

All Athletes with any of the following time Indicators are invited and welcome :-

10K 4.00 39.00

10M 6.00 63.00

½ Mar 75.00 85.00

Mar 2.35.00 2.55.00

Who To contact ?

Anyone seeking more information should contact :-

Donnie Walsh 086-2092795

Dick Hooper 087-2271940

Jim Aughney 087-7600485

Jim Davis 087-9537637

Teresa McDaid 087-1203284

Eugene Coppinger 087-2327412

Programme for Day

- 11am Meet CIT for Initial Briefing

- 11.15am Interval Training Session on Road

- 1.00pm Refreshments

- 1.30pm Marathon Mission Briefing & Discussion

- 3.00pm Dispersal

Marathon minded Coaches are also encouraged to attend.