Summer Solstice Marathon Challenge

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Young Mike from Power Rowing down at Greystsones harbour has been in touch about a novel – and fit – way to welcome the official start of summer.

Happening on Solstice Day – which is June 21st, buddy – you are invited to take part in a half-marathon with a difference as that glorious sun comes to stay.

Here’s Mike to explain…

To celebrate the official start of summer on June 21st, myself and members of the Greystones rowing club will be doing a different kind of half-marathon challenge. That evening we will do a Summer Solstice row of 21km on the indoor rowing machines outside our clubhouse in the harbour. You are invited to stop by and lend your support or join us for a bit of rowing on the digital river in our indoor studio. Mark it on your calendar!

Rowing is a popular sport and fitness activity in Ireland. If you have ever considered giving it a try this summer could be a great time to test the water. Visit your local rowing club and check out one of the local regattas along the East Coast over the next two months. But you don’t ever have to row on the water to get the great health and fitness benefits of rowing. Indoor rowing closely replicates the feel and the fitness benefits of on water rowing and today some local rowing clubs are offering indoor rowing classes. It’s a low-impact total body workout that anybody can do at any age and any fitness level and a terrific cross-training exercise for runners, cyclists and swimmers etc.

You know the Summer will fly by. Over the next 12 weeks you could be getting slimmer, fitter and stronger with as little as a two hours per week commitment to an exercise program. So this Summer don’t just go to the gym, GO ROW!

You can find out more about the Solstice challenge here, about Power Rowing itself right about here, or get in touch directly on mike@power-rowing.ie or 0830488082.