‘Almost started bawling' – Rhasidat Adeleke thrilled after huge turnout to women-only run club at DCU
It was a sponsored event in conjunction with the energy drink brand CELSIUS®.
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Despite still only being 22, Adeleke has been the face of Irish athletics for a couple of years
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A huge crowd gathered outside the campus' Helix venue
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Rhasidat said she 'almost started bawling' after meeting one of her biggest fans
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The sprinter held a meet and greet with attendees afterwards
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The run club was, however, free for all attendees with the emphasis on it being welcoming to runners of all levels as it offered various pace ranges across its 5km route.
The Dubliner led everyone through a warm-up before they really got moving.
Participants were rewarded for completing the run with a complimentary goodie bag in addition to getting the chance to snag a selfie with
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She laid out: 'I'm so excited to be back on home turf doing what I love most – running.
'It's even more special to be doing it with my CELSIUS family, and I can't wait to connect with everyone at the CELSIUS VIBE Run Club.
'Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this is all about good vibes, great energy, and pushing each other to be our best.'
It stacks up she's consistently spoken about only wanting to be involved with brands that echo her approach to healthy living.
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The 200 metre ace's times have been steadily improving on the track over her last few outings.
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On July 19 she clocked a season's best time of 22.52 seconds
Her primary focus since the outset of 2025 has been the World Athletics Championships which will get under way on September 13 in Tokyo.
On her approach to training until then, she added: 'I'm just trying to stay healthy, motivated and disciplined on the road to the World Championships.
'It's about a month and a half away, so we're keeping our eyes on that.'
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