Northamptonshire
women fired up by
the arrival of spring
are being urged to
channel their energy into training for Cancer
Research UK’s Race for Life. With lighter
evenings on the horizon, and with warmer
weather on its way, women of all ages, shapes
and sizes have the perfect opportunity to kickstart
a healthier lifestyle by preparing for their
5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy Race for Life events.

By taking on Race for Life, and encouraging
their mums, daughters, sisters and friends
to join them, participants can improve their
fitness as well as help to raise money for lifesaving
research. Becoming more active has
longer-term benefits, as research shows that
even regular, moderate physical activity can
help reduce the risk of cancer. Not only does
it help to maintain a healthy body weight but
it also has a protective effect in itself. That
is why Cancer Research UK is calling on
women in Northamptonshire to get moving,
lace up their trainers and sign up now for the
events over the weekend of 4th and 5th June at
Abington Park.

Race for Life events are not competitive. They
are not about being fit or fast. Whether you are
a running pro or novice, every step you take
around the course will help bring us one step
closer to the day when all cancers are cured.
The atmosphere is incredibly supportive and
pledging to take part, alongside thousands of
like-minded women, is a great motivation.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in
partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring womenonly
series of 5k, 10k, and Pretty Muddy
events which raises millions of pounds every
year to fund research to help beat 200 types
of cancer.

More than one in two people in the UK will be
diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their
lives, but the good news is more people are
surviving the disease now than ever before.
Survival rates have doubled since the early
1970s. Money raised through Race for Life
allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses
and scientists to advance research which is
helping to save the lives of men, women and
children across Northamptonshire.

With the arrival of lighter evenings, there is
no better time to enjoy the great outdoors,
get a bit fitter and limber up for Race for Life.
Whether you choose to walk, jog or charge
around the course, you will be joining an army
of women united in the battle against cancer.
So Ladies, it is time to pull on your leggings,
join the pink army and get your blood pumping
at Race for Life.

Free training plans for different levels of ability
are available on the Race for Life website.
The six-week training plans are designed for
walkers, joggers or runners. They feature
guidance on warming up and stretching, as
well as motivation.

To enter Race for Life today
go to www.raceforlife.org
or call 0300 123 0770