Prestwich junior athletics club celebrates first anniversary with mara-fun

Date published: 15 April 2011

Prestwich Junior Athletics Club celebrated its first anniversary this month with cakes, chocolates – and a special marathon event.

The junior members ran ¼ mile laps until they had sprinted 26 miles and 385 yards between them – the length of a full adult marathon.

Cheered on by coaches and parents, the youngsters, who are aged 8 – 13, completed the marathon in just over 16 minutes, completing between 4 and 9 laps each during this time.

Afterwards they were presented with the distinctive red club t-shirts by coach Chris Hart and celebrated their club’s birthday with some cakes.

Prestwich Junior Athletics Club train on Friday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Prestwich Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club.

For more information, or to register your interest in joining the club please contact Shirley on 07519 514176 or email chris.hart@sky.com