Leinster Results - North Face Athlete Lizzy Hawke - Running 26 marathons in the 26 counties in 26 days results of the Athletics Leinster U10s, U11s, U12s Team Event held last Sunday in Claremont Stadium, Navan Athletics Leinster U10s, U11s, U12s Team Event The North Face Athlete Lizzy Hawker flies in as special guest for 53° North Lecture Series The 53° North Lecture Series presents The North Face Athlete Lizzy Hawker, Ultra Distance and Endurance Runner. Lizzy’s list of achievements is impressive and includes: · Ultra run world record from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu in just over 3 days · Gold in the 100km World Championships · First woman in The North Face 155km Ultra-Trail Tour du Mont Blanc (see attached biography for more information) 53° North are delighted to have Lizzy Hawker speaking as part of their ongoing lecture series which has proved very popular in the past. It’s a fantastic way for people to hear and learn from such incredible adventurers and athletes. For all aspiring runners ddon’t miss the opportunity to hear about Lizzy’s experiences, ambitions and top training tips on her exclusive visit to 53° North. 53° North sources the best running and trail brands available, tested in extreme environments by the world’s top athletes. Competitors from the Women’s Mini Marathon can visit the stores for advice on what they need. Guest speakers in the 53° North Lecture Series to date have included some of the world’s top athletes including the world famous mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington who delivered a sold out lecture last November in the Blanchardstown store, in May of last year 53° North brought one of the world’s most famous and respected surfers Laird Hamilton to their Carrickmines store and plans for this winter include a lecture by climber and base jumper Leo Houlding. From the first-timer to the most seasoned adventurer, 53° North offers expert advice and the best clothing, footwear, and accessories for running, trail, sailing, surfing, kayaking, cycling, travel, trek, skiing, snowboarding, beachwear and much more. There are two stores, both with free parking, located in The Park, Carrickmines and The Blanchardstown Centre. They have also just launched their on-line store www.53degreesnorth.ie VENUE 53° NORTH, UNIT 3, THE PARK, CARRICKMINES, DUBLIN 18 TIME AND DATE 8PM, THURSDAY 12TH JUNE 2008 TICKETS €5 Limited Tickets are available for purchase before the event from either store: Unit 3, The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18 Tel: 01 2149352 Unit 428, Retail Park 3, The Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15 Tel: 01 8249156 Visit: www.53degreesnorth.ie Running 26 marathons (26.2 miles daily) in the 26 counties in 26 days of Rep Of Ireland for Charity My name is Peter Ferris MBE and I run marathons for charity. I live in Coleraine, Co Derry and I have run 311 marathons raising over €400,000 for charity which is an Irish Record. From 5th May to 10th May 08, myself and Roger Biggs (Chairman of 100 Marathon Club) plus 4 other runners ran 6 marathons in 6 consecutive days in the 6 different counties of N Ireland. This was a first for N Ireland. Other runners joined us at different 'legs' over the 6 marathons. See more info at: www.run666.org The Marathons were Belfast (Antrim) on 5th May; Downpatrick (Co Down) on 6th May; Armagh City (Co Armagh) on 7th May; Enniskillen (Co Fermanagh) on 8th May; Omagh (Co Tyrone) on 9th May and Limavady (Co Derry) on 10th May. Over €25,000-00 was raised for The Alzhiemers Society and Macmillan Cancer Support. We plan to run a similar event next year in the Rep Of Ireland, ie run 26 marathons in the 26 counties of Southern Ireland in 26 consecutive days starting on Thursday 7th May 2009 and finishing with the Cork City Marathon on 1st June 2009. To kick start the event we will run the Belfast Marathon on Monday 4th May 2009. Roger Biggs (who lives outside London), myself and Gerry Forde (Wheelchair Marathon Competitor) who lives in Blarney, Co Cork with 5 other 'die hard runners' will run these 26 marathons. Gerry has completed 135 marathons in a wheelchair which is very credible as he is disabled. Gerry, Roger and myself just completed the Cork City Marathon on 2nd June. Out target is to raise €1 million plus for ROI charities. I invite any charity to come on board and be associated with this 26 marathon event which has never been held in the ROI. Therefore we need input / help from all running clubs in the 26 counties of ROI to organise these 26.2 mile routes with the exception of Cork which is already set up. These courses will have to be adequate and safe for Gerry Forde to use. We will need organisation and help from charities to start fundraising for this mammoth task. We can run marathons in areas where charity committees / HQ's are located etc. On each of the 26 days, permits will have to be organised for street / road collections. Most of all we are looking for potential sponsors to kick start 'The ROI 26 Marathon Challenge'. Can anyone help us to help others. Contact Roger or myself at:- Peter Ferris at run4peter@hotmail.com or Roger Biggs at roger@thebiggs.net Individuals runners can take part in any of the 26 marathons. Yours in Running for Charity Peter Ferris MBE 2 Gortgranagh Drive Coleraine N Ireland BT51 3NQ Tel 048 70320228 from ROI / 028 70320228 from NI / UK