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4peaks 20196/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Navigating up and down on rocks and gravel can be very tricky and grip on your running shoes is essential. Invest in a PROPER pair of trail running shoes with sufficient grip. ![]() Thinking of joining the 4Peaks Mountain Challenge crowd next year? Here are 3 TOP TIPS you’ll need to start trail running: 1. ![]() The scenary capures your emotions and the mountains of Moolmanshoek requires your body to be tough, the ability to endure and incredible mental strength to get you up and over the technical climbs that lie ahead of you.Ĭlimbing up and over the final pyramid, running the last 2 km to the finish with your running partners, looking back and admiring what you have just achieved is enough to make the toughest of athletes humble.ĭefinitely one for the books. One of these events being the mind-blowing 4Peaks Mountain Challenge.Īll I can say is…SPECTACULAR! I experienced some of the toughest challenges both mentally and physically while competing in this event. The scenerary, fresh air and the pure tranquility of being able to exercise in Nature is in some cases, simply stunning.ĭue to the rising popularity of trail running, there are many well organised events for both novice and advanced runners. ![]() Trail Running is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the world. What a better way to celebrate The Great Outdoors than with an outdoor activity that captures the physical, mental and emotional aspects of exercise… TRAIL RUNNING! Chadwicks Group has a proud history of supporting charities which help some of the most in need people in the country, and I wish the team all the best in completing the challenge.Trials teach us what we are they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of – Charles Spurgeon It’s the first year we’ve run the challenge since 2019, and the team has been training hard over the past few weeks and months in preparation. Speaking about the challenge, Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks Group, said: “We’re aiming to raise vital funds for five incredible and deserving Irish charities by taking part in the Four Peaks Challenge. Gold Sponsors supporting Chadwicks’ charity event include Glennon Brothers, Irish Cement, Kilsaran, Whiteriver, Murray Timber Group, Mannok and Cedral. The organisation runs camps during the summer for children with ASD and their siblings, giving parents the opportunity to meet, talk and share their experiences. Mayo Autism Camp provides socially inclusive activities for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.IMNDA is the only organisation of its kind in the country which provides care and support to people with Motor Neuron disease, and their families, friends and caregivers.Staff provide one-to-one therapeutic services and directly support those affected by the loss of a loved one by suicide. Pieta House provides free specialised treatment programmes for people who have suicidal ideation or participate in self-harming behaviours.IWA has been the official charity partner of Chadwicks since May 2021. The team aims to raise €50,000 for the five charities – its official charity partner, IWA, and four charities that have been chosen with great care by teams in each region: hikes will also take place over that weekend which will see 23 more members of the Chadwicks team scale one of the peaks. The team will navigate Slieve Donard in Co. Between 18 th – 21 st May, the team will climb the four highest mountains in the country to raise money for five charities: Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), Pieta House, Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association (IMNDA), Purple House, and Mayo Autism Camp. Chadwicks Group to take on Four Peaks Challenge for charity 17-strong team will climb Ireland’s four highest mountains in four days to raise vital money for five Irish charitiesĪ 17-strong team from Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, will take part in the Four Peaks Challenge to raise vital funds for charity this summer. ![]()
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