ORGANISERS of the Manchester Half Marathon have confirmed global sports brand ASICS as official sports brand and training partner for the inaugural race on October 16.
In its role as official training partner for the Manchester Half Marathon, ASICS will be providing useful tools like the MY ASICS online training programme, which offers a host of expertise, advice and training plans to help runners prepare for race day.
To make sure they achieve their running goals in Manchester, runners can set up individual training plans for their chosen distance, log their runs and share their progress with other runners via the MY ASICS Facebook app – a timeline filled with tips and support to keep runners motivated from start to finish.
ASICS will be present in the race village at the Manchester half marathon, offering free gait analysis. ASICS will also promote the Manchester Half Marathon through its channels, attracting a wider audience to the city’s highly anticipated 13.1-mile race.
ASICS joins other high profile names including Intersport and HIGH5 in lending strong support to the very first Manchester Half Marathon. With 12,000 places available for the 2016 race, the organisers are reporting that entries are selling fast and they are expecting a fantastic turnout for its autumn debut.
The Manchester Half Marathon promises to be one of the UK’s flattest and fastest half marathons – making it ideal for first time marathon runners and a real opportunity for professional athletes to achieve a PB.
The race starts and finishes at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, the same venue as the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, and the organisers are promising plenty of entertainment and outstanding crowd support.
Race Director Simon Hill said: “With less than two months until race day, the Manchester Half Marathon is selling fantastically. We would encourage anyone hoping to be on the start line to secure their place soon.” The Manchester Half Marathon is supporting three national charity partners: Alzheimer’s Society, British Heart Foundation and Save the Children. The two local charity partners are the Christie and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH).
Go to www.manchesterhalfmarathon.com for further race details.
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