{"id":6374,"date":"2015-08-13T16:12:12","date_gmt":"2015-08-13T16:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitproblog.mysites.io\/run-for-60\/"},"modified":"2015-08-13T16:12:12","modified_gmt":"2015-08-13T16:12:12","slug":"run-for-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/run-for-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Run for 60"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cMake it your best hour,\u201d is what the NSPCC is saying in accordance with its 60 Minute Challenge, which seeks to raise pivotal funds for the charity\u2019s work with children and families.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The challenge, which takes place on 4 October, is the UK\u2019s first mass participation event aimed at challenging people to run as far as they can in 60 minutes, as opposed to running a certain distance.\u00a0<\/strong> Those wanting to test their running capabilities will do so at the Lee Valley VeloPark in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Participants will run round a specially designed one-mile circuit through the Olympic Park, with the challenge of completing as many laps as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

NSPCC head of participation events Victoria Kellaway said, \u201cWe\u2019re very excited about this event and hope that loads of people will enter and help support our work. By pushing your limits in our 60 Minute Challenge and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you, you could help change a child’s life. Your support will help us be there for the children that need us, whenever they need us.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

She added, \u201cThis event isn\u2019t about who is the best; it\u2019s about being the best you can be. Everyone who enters will be taking on a personal challenge to run as far as they feel able during the 60 minutes. For some people, that might mean running flat out for the whole hour, and for others it could mean more of a gentle jog or even walking some of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event is said to \u201cbreak down the mould”<\/strong>, by asking how far you will go instead of concentrating on how long it will take you to complete a race. Time is forgotten, as runners choose between two running slots. For all those wanting to run for the entire 60 minutes, there will be a 10:00 race option, enabling all those who want to bring out their competitive side to join the \u2018Run Harder\u2019 race category. At 11:30, the NSPCC will showcase a \u2018Run Together\u2019<\/strong> family-friendly run, which is aimed at participants who want to walk, jog or stop and start.<\/p>\n

Entry to the event costs \u00a320 per adult, \u00a370 for a team of four people and \u00a35 for anyone under 18. All participants get a free running vest, a training plan, distance chip technology and a well-deserved medal at the end. All adults are asked to pledge to raise \u00a3150.<\/p>\n

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To find out more about the NSPCC 60 Minute Challenge and to register<\/strong>, email 60@nspcc.org.uk<\/a> or visit nspcc.org.uk\/60<\/a><\/p>\n

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