Sunday May 19th at 11:00 AM The Terenure 5 mile, formerly known as the Dublin 5 mile classic and now in its 29th year takes place on Sunday May 19th at 11:00 AM. Organised by Sportsworld Running Club with fantastic local support, last year’s run raised €15,000 for charity with over 1100 participants. This year’s race will raise much needed funds for the Jack & Jill Children’s foundation, which provides home nursing care for severely disabled children and their families.
Chairman of Sportsworld Running club Paddy Lynch recently spoke at the race launch about the great community support for the run and his hope that many of the local participants may continue their running adventure, after crossing the finish line on May 19th.
“Here’s a secret about running. The feeling you get after a new PB, the satisfaction from a tough workout well done, and the disappointment from a bad performance all feel the same no matter how fast you are. That’s the beauty of our sport.”
Being a “slow” runner is merely a state of mind. Don’t let that affect your running. Many runners, both new and experienced, hesitate to join local running groups or participate in online communities. When asked why, most respond that they are embarrassed by how slow they are.
The next time you want to join a running club, or want to sign up for a race but get nervous about “being slow,” ask yourself this: “Does it really matter?” There is no difference between the runner who breaks 60 minutes for the 5 miles for the first time and the one that breaks 30 minutes. Both worked hard, sacrificed to achieve their goal, and experienced the same challenges.
Register for this year’s race at www.terenure5mile.com or download an entry form for groups or individuals from the website.