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Mizen to Malin bid for Down
Syndrome
13.05.10
A WELL-known marathon
man in his 60s is limbering up for a third and final
assault on the gruelling Mizen to Malin route.
John McCann, 61, from Dromore, Co Tyrone, is
confident he will set a new record as the only
person to complete the 385-mile distance three times
in three consecutive years - and certainly the only
man, near pension age, to achieve it. This year’s
challenge, kicking off on June 10, will be in aid of
Down Syndrome associations throughout Ireland.
He aims to run an average of 36 miles a day over
eleven days. Down Syndrome charities will fundraise
within their own areas, co-inciding their
fundraising with John’s run through their towns and
villages.
Having completed the challenge in 2008 and 2009,
John is all-too familiar with the challenge that
lies ahead. His training will reach 100-miles per
week on the build-up to the run and he will follow a
strict dietary plan before and during the run. |
He said: “I just want
to use my passion to help others. I love running,
and I love the thrill of being the only person to
have covered the length of Ireland three times.
People comment on my age but I dont feel any
different to how I did 20 years ago. Running keeps
me feeling young.“
Having raised more than €40,000 during this two
previous runs, John hopes that fundraising will be
maximised due to his record attempt. |
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He is also urging
well-wishers to support him along the route while
local runners are encouraged to join him for a few
miles to show their support. If you would like to
get involved in any way, call John on 048 82898624. |
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