Men’s 10k launches on a high note
Singer Darius Campbell called on his fellow Scotsmen to put their best foot forward in 2011 by taking part in the Men’s Health Forum Scotland 10k for Men event.
The unique men-only 10k takes place on Father’s Day each year (19 June 2011) and is the focus of National Men’s Health Week in Scotland which aims to raise awareness of men's health issues and encourage participation in healthy physical activity all year round.
Darius Campbell said “This is a fantastic event for guys, whatever your age or what shape you are in. Making the commitment to take part in the Men’s 10k is a positive start to the new year. Getting fitter, having a laugh and maybe even raising funds for worthwhile charities, it‘s all good.
Darius added “There are plenty of female only 5k and 10k events out there so this really is one for the boys. For those celebrating Father’s Day, what better way to mark the occasion than with a big hug and proud smile of your loved ones at the finish line?”
Tim Street, Chair of Men’s Health Forum Scotland added "This is a 10k for every man, from first timers to experienced runners. Everyone takes part at their own pace and for their own personal reason. That might be to see how fast they can do it, or as the target for increasing their fitness levels through the year, to raise money for charity or just as a fun thing to do with their male relatives or mates. It doesn't matter what brings them to the event, once over that start line they become part of the movement along one route that will hopefully leave a lasting impact on men's health in Scotland long after the last person has crossed the finish line."
Event sponsors include ‘see me’; Real Radio; Achilles Heel; Brooks Sports; Glasgow City Council; A G Barr; Cystic Fibrosis Trust: The Stroke Association: Yorkhill Children’s Foundation and Breast Cancer Care, Breathing Space and jogscotland.
To register for the 2011 Men’s Health Forum Scotland 10k for Men visit www.mens10k.com
Now in its sixth year, the Men’s Health Forum Scotland 10k is a unique men-only event which has taken place on Father’s Day every year since 2006.
2. Organisers of the Men’s 10k 2011 anticipate record turnout of 5,000 participants.
3. Men of all fitness levels take part in the 10k and choose to walk, jog or run the scenic route through Bellahouston and Pollok parks.
4. As the focal point of National Men’s Health Week, the Men’s 10k aims to raise awareness of men's health issues in Scotland and encourage participation in healthy physical activity all year round.
5. Around 40% of participants are taking part in their first ever 10k event.
6. The course record was smashed in 2010 and is 30:47 and the last guy crossed the line in over 3 hours.
7. Visit www.mens10k.com to sign up to the 10k for Men 2011.
8. Men’s Health Forum Scotland Men’s 10k 2011 - Sunday 19 June 2011 at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow www.mens10k.com
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