Ancient Greek used to say
"νοῦς ὑγιής ἐν σώματι ὑγιεῖ"
i.e. healthy mind in a healthy body.
So, here are some motives to keep our body healthy...
Week 3: Health and Well-being
Fancy getting fit in your first seven week? Well it’s worth the trouble. All of the evidence is that fitness increases
happiness and well-being as well as
concentration and cognitive performance.
Regular exercise can also be a great way to meet people, make new
friends and have some fun. There are
lots of different 5k and 10k walks and runs on campus in the coming year such
as the Plassey 10k, and the Rowing Club Run Series. There is a free timed 5k walk or run every
week at the UL boathouse- known as parkrun
During the first seven weeks and starting in week 3, we are
providing FREE walking/running coaching programme for students and staff
interested in participating in a 5k or
10k mini marathon. We will train during
the first seven weeks for the Cooke Medical mini-marathon in UL on the 30th October . There is an entry fee (currently €17.50)
associated with this race. The event on October 30th is the women’s
mini marathon. We welcome those of all genders and none to the coaching
sessions. And on race day, with due attention to fashion, all are
welcome.
We hope to raise some money with our efforts for Rape Crisis
Mid-West- if each participant in the race can raise €10 that would be a big
donation to this important local charity. UL students have a great track record
of supporting charities so this would be a great kick start to our year. We hope to raise the funds by selling our own
home baked high carb foods before and after each our walks/runs at the first
seven weeks hub. If you have better
ideas for raising money- do let us know!
First session will be week 3 (starting on Monday 19th Sept)
watch this space :-)
