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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
March AC shines at Peterborough Grand Prix 5k Series
March AC delivered a strong performance at the Peterborough Grand Prix 5k Series. The third event in the series saw Liberty Sibthorp win her age category as the club's first finisher, while Max Revell was the first boy home for the team. Advertisement In the seniors' race, Steve Beasley led the team with a sub-18-minute finish, closely followed by Mark Godfrey. Kanina O'Neil (Image: March AC Runners) Andy Cole also performed well, winning his age category with a time of 18:40. Kai Stoner set a new personal best and broke the 20-minute barrier, winning his age category as well. The club's annual Whitemoor 5 Miler, organised by March AC volunteers, saw more success. Helen Bradley (Image: March AC Runners) Glen Watts led the team, finishing in 28:18, while Kanina O'Neil was the first woman for the club, completing the course in 35:01. Advertisement The club's men continued their fine summer form, with Beasley, Godfrey, and Tim Brammer all winning their age categories. Five women from the club also won their age categories, with strong performances from Dawn Goodley, Victoria May, Helen Bradley, Tricia Cole, and Jill Vaughan. Keep up to date with the latest news across Fenland by signing up to our newsletter email alerts here Have you got a sports story you want to share with us? Get in touch at: newsdesk@
CBS News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Woodbury runner with cerebral palsy gifted customized running chair
How a 5k in St. Paul gives runners of all abilities the chance to compete How a 5k in St. Paul gives runners of all abilities the chance to compete How a 5k in St. Paul gives runners of all abilities the chance to compete A special road race around Lake Phelan in St. Paul, Minnesota gave runners of all abilities the chance to compete. In one case, the inaugural Unified 5K race gave a duo the opportunity to start their running journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Mark Hulsey from St. Paul and Moses Cooper from Woodbury have a bond that runs deep. "It's my favorite way of running. There's nothing better than this," said Hulsey. "We just have a wonderful time together, and I check on [Cooper] to make sure he's good and he just inspires the heck out of me to run hard." They won first place as a duo in Sunday's race. The Unified 5k is a race series being held around the country in an effort to bring athletes of all abilities together. For Hulsey and Cooper, this race day was special because they were gifted a customized running chair for Moses, who has cerebral palsy, to use. "It's very generous. This is a fantastic racing chair and we just want to make sure Mo feels good in it, and I think it worked out pretty good, yeah?" said Hulsey. "Yeah!" responded Cooper. Cooper's chair costs around $5,000, but Hoyt Running Chairs and race organizers, AdaptX, gave it to Cooper for free. "This personally means a lot to me," said Brendan Aylward, executive director of AdaptX. "I run as a duo as well up in Massachusetts with Team Hoyt, so the Hoyt Running Chairs is what helped us make the donation." These races will continue to fundraise money to give more athletes the equipment they need to compete. "It shows people there can be a lot more meaning behind the miles that you run," said Aylward. Hoyt customized Cooper's chair to look like The Flash from DC Comics. "We're all about The Flash, and so that's where [Cooper] gets his energy from and you pass it on to me?" said Hulsey. "Yeah!" responded Cooper. Hulsey and Cooper plan to accomplish big goals with their new running chair. "We're going to try and the Boston [Marathon] qualifying race in Grandma's Marathon," said Hulsey. Hulsey hopes more competitors stop looking at running as an individual sport, and compete as a team. "The moment you get to work with adaptive athletes and bring this opportunity to them, the rewards, you can't even put words to it," said Hulsey. "It's just so spectacular." Eight other adaptive running duos competed in the Unified 5K on Sunday. Hulsey and Cooper compete in Grandma's Marathon in Duluth in two weeks.
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Q&A: Couch to 5k
As BBC Sport launches its new The Couch to 5K Podcast - presented by Giovanna Fletcher - we have the answers to some frequently asked questions to help you get than seven million people have downloaded NHS Couch to 5K - the ground-breaking free fitness app developed in partnership with BBC out how to get started below. What is Couch to 5k? A free running plan for plan has you running three times a week and provides a fresh schedule each week. How did Couch to 5k begin? The Couch to 5K running plan was created by Josh Clark in wanted to get his mother - who was over 50 - to start running. Can you do Couch to 5k on a treadmill? If running outside isn't your thing, you can use a treadmill instead. How long does Couch to 5k take? You can complete the initial programme in nine weeks or longer, depending on the pace you wish to users graduate from the nine-week programme, they can unlock access to Beyond Couch to 5K. Is Couch to 5k free? Yes, the NHS Couch to 5k app is free and accessible to anyone. How do I get started? Download the app (details below).Pick a start a comfortable clothing and safe and be aware of your surroundings. Where can I find a Couch to 5k plan? You can join the seven million people who have already downloaded the app by clicking the links below:Apple, externalAndroid, external What are the benefits? Running can improve your heart and lung help you manage your weight (when paired with a healthy diet)...And strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of boost your mood, ease stress, and give you more confidence
