Legend Hill set to join breakfast run from Ironbridge Runner next weekend

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Thursday, September 02, 2010
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FORMER European and Commonwealth champion Ron Hill will join a breakfast and run from Ironbridge Runner next weekend.

The legendary runner, who also won the Boston marathon in 1970, will take part in the Great Devon Breakfast Run before sharing his knowledge at the breakfast.

The event takes place on Saturday, September 11 from 8.45am.

Hill, 72, has not missed a day's running since December 20, 1964 and is also the founder of the Ronhill and Hilly ranges of running clothing.

He will also be at the FORCE 10k at Powderham the following day.

Ironbridge Runner are holding an endurance training workshop in the autumn for runners who are doing a marathon or half marathon in the spring.

The session takes place on Saturday, November 6 at High Bullen Hotel, Golf and Country Club near Umberleigh.

There will be an hour's run with workshops on stretching, core strength, nutrition/hydration and mental preparation.

The activities will be led by qualified, experienced coaches. Lunch and refreshments are included.

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