Mark Carroll ran a superb 4.06 mile last night at the Mardyke to kick start the Spar Mile Challenge in fine style. A good turnout of young and old, fast and slow, serious runners, fun runners, recreational joggers and walkers all participated in the Spar Mile Challenge at the Mardyke. All were awarded a certificate with their time, a wristband to wear showing the time-band they had achieved and a spike/boot bag. Competition was high to see who could achieve the coveted red band for the 4-5 minute milers. 
This was the first of 28 such Challenges to be held nationwide. The Sligo Spar Mile Challenge also took place last night, and today there are 26 venues all round the country for people to join in the fun and take the challenge. On-line entries are now closed but all are welcome to go along today and enter at the venue. Full details of the venue nearest you are on www.sparmilechallenge.com Most venues run from 11am to 3pm, with a few evening venues such as UL in Limerick, and an afternoon 1pm start in Bandon where the local Brass band will add a carnival atmosphere to the day.
This was the first of 28 such Challenges to be held nationwide. The Sligo Spar Mile Challenge also took place last night, and today there are 26 venues all round the country for people to join in the fun and take the challenge. On-line entries are now closed but all are welcome to go along today and enter at the venue. Full details of the venue nearest you are on www.sparmilechallenge.com Most venues run from 11am to 3pm, with a few evening venues such as UL in Limerick, and an afternoon 1pm start in Bandon where the local Brass band will add a carnival atmosphere to the day. 
