Hop, skip or jump to success in the Kick Asthma mini-marathon

Record Breaker and Asthma UK Ambassador Paula Radcliffe is launching a challenge to schools and groups across the country to each collectively cover 26.2 miles by any means – swimming, hopping, skipping – to raise vital funds to improve the health and well-being of more than a million children with asthma in the UK.

The Kick Asthma mini-marathon is supported by Asthma UK and enables children of all abilities and fitness levels to take part. Each child is encouraged to complete a short section, which combined with others, completes the marathon. Some children have chosen to hitch a ride on piggyback, others have run three-legged with a friend and some have even attempted it with an egg and spoon!

Paula Radcliffe, fronting the launch, says: “All children benefit from exercise, including those with asthma. By taking part in the Kick Asthma mini-marathon again you and your school or group can enjoy staying fit and active while training to complete another marathon challenge”.

Schools and groups registering for the challenge will receive a pack with everything needed to get started and a helpful Asthma UK team is also available for support and information on making the Kick Asthma mini-marathon a memorable event. For more information or to register your school or group call the Asthma UK Supporter & Information Team on 08456 03 81 43 or e-mail mini-marathon@asthma.org.uk.

For further information about asthma, please visit asthma.org.uk.