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09/01/2018
Magilligan Prisoners Take Part In Parkrun Event
Magilligan inmates have become the first in Northern Ireland to take part in a parkrun event.
The prisoners were joined by staff in the first of their weekly parkrun events as part of an initiative between Parkrun UK and Magilligan Prison.
Parkrun UK is a non-profit making organisation which supports communities to co-ordinate free, volunteer-led 5k and 2k events for walkers and runners.
Colin Rice, Senior Gym Instructor at Magilligan, said:"I want to get more men involved who don't really engage with the gym to encourage a healthier lifestyle. I believe a parkrun is ideal for this as it is available to all, no matter what fitness level."
Magilligan Prison Governor, Gary Milling said: "Rehabilitation is truly at the heart of all we do at Magilligan prison and Parkrun is a really good fit with this. The parkrun presents a good opportunity to help those not yet engaged with health and fitness activities to change their habits and, hopefully, to continue with a focus on a healthy lifestyle when they return to their communities."
The prisoners were joined by staff in the first of their weekly parkrun events as part of an initiative between Parkrun UK and Magilligan Prison.
Parkrun UK is a non-profit making organisation which supports communities to co-ordinate free, volunteer-led 5k and 2k events for walkers and runners.
Colin Rice, Senior Gym Instructor at Magilligan, said:"I want to get more men involved who don't really engage with the gym to encourage a healthier lifestyle. I believe a parkrun is ideal for this as it is available to all, no matter what fitness level."
Magilligan Prison Governor, Gary Milling said: "Rehabilitation is truly at the heart of all we do at Magilligan prison and Parkrun is a really good fit with this. The parkrun presents a good opportunity to help those not yet engaged with health and fitness activities to change their habits and, hopefully, to continue with a focus on a healthy lifestyle when they return to their communities."
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