THE Great Limerick Run is getting behind ‘Marathon Mission’, a programme set up by the Dublin Marathon and Athletics Ireland with the aim of improving the standard of competitive marathon running in Ireland.
The programme was set up to nurture an environment for Irish marathoners that will lead to Irish runners qualifying for and competing with distinction in major championships including the Olympics and being competitive on an annual basis in the Dublin Marathon. The programme is now being fostered as part of the Barrington’s Hospital Great Limerick Run.
Great Limerick Run director John Cleary commented, “This programme really works and is producing top-class marathon runners. We believe in what Dublin Marathon are doing to produce quality marathon runners and we are excited to be involved in this initiative.”
“The Great Limerick Run is not in competition with the Dublin Marathon. In fact, not only are we not in competition but we are now able to assist each other. We are committed to Dublin Marathon’s Marathon Mission,” he added.
