For many years Athenry AC members have taken part in Croi fund raising trips all over the world. Ray O'Connor and his brother Johnny have led the way and the path they have blazed has been followed by Club Person of the year 2008 Maire T. Beatty, Larry Kelly, Mick Rice, Jane Ann Healy and many, many others.
This week Croi have announced details of two of their most special trip, to New York and Inisboffin.
Seona Joyce of Croi takes up the story;
For Runners and Walkers, the ING New York City Marathon is recognised as one of the world's greatest marathon experiences!
Over the years, a large number of people from all over Ireland have completed the 26.2mile course through the 5 boroughs of New York as a fundraiser for the fight against heart disease. We ask you now to consider participating in the World's No.1 Marathon ā the 2009 ING New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1st to help raise funds in support of our work in the area of Sudden Cardiac Death and Community/ Public Access Defibrillation. Anyone who has completed the New York City Marathon will tell you that the experience is second to none! Why not take the New York Challenge this year and run or walk for CroĆ?
For all those who choose to run or walk the New York City Marathon as part of the CroĆ team, we guarantee a superb and professionally managed tour experience. Once your guaranteed entry has been secured we provide training and fundraising support and guidance. All CroĆ Team members have the benefit of a Team Physio who is available for the duration of their tour.
For further information on the tour you can download the PDF below, call CroĆ on 091-544310, email [email protected] or go to www.croi.ie to sign-up online.
Inishbofin
Croi also have only about 14 places left for the 4th Annual Inishbofin Half- Marathon which will take place from May 15th to 17th 2009!
Set on the idyllic island of Inishbofin, a small but stunningly beautiful and tranquil island off the west coast of Ireland....a guaranteed weekend of fun and challenge awaits participants in the 4th Annual Inishbofin Half-Marathon.
This event is offered as a weekend package, which includes 2-nights Bed & Breakfast and evening meals (Friday & Saturday), race entry, lunch on Sunday and return ferry transfers to and from Cleggan. The half marathon will take place on Saturday, May 16th, starting at 10.00 am. The route, which will utilise the main road around the island, offers stunning views from every side of the island and will be challenging! Uniquely, due to the narrow roads, this 13.1 mile run or walk is offered as a time-trial with runners/ walkers starting in pairs at 30 second intervals. This adds to the excitement of the event, as the winner is announced based on time analysis, rather than first home!
Places for this unique event are limited to 80 and are available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
Limited entries left!
Call CroĆ on 091-544310 or email [email protected] for more information or visit www.croi.ie to sign-up Now!
Quotes from this yearās event :
āA very challenging course, hugely rewarding to have finished it, massive craic all weekendā (First time walker)
āA tough course, but the spectacular views made it all worthwhileā (First time runner)
āA fantastic weekendā¦. weather, food and accommodation all incredible. Once again CroĆ has pulled off another brilliantly organised, fun-filled eventā (Second time runner)