Marathon du P'tit Train du Nord, cardiovascular diseases, sports practice, health capital, running, Nordic walking, fundraising campaign
Join us as we explore the 3ème edition of the Marathon du P'tit Train du Nord, where runners pushed their limits and raised awareness for cardiovascular diseases. Discover the inspiring stories and achievements of the participants, and learn about the event's mission to promote sports practice and health capital.
[...] For this 3rd edition of the3rd edition, where all participants have managed to finish the race, the organizers would like to lighten it up for the whole family by creating, for the 4th3rd edition, a family-friendly course where dads, like moms, can share sports values with their children. Registrations will begin next August in preparation for the event, which takes place every 3rd3rd weekend of October. You will need a medical certificate ensuring your good health and a symbolic participation of 2?. Another great success for sports. Sources : - MILETTE, Christian. [...]
[...] The previous record was held by Lucie Mirat, the winner of the first edition in 2017. It is true that in 2017, the marathon did not attract as many people. If some curious people came to support the brave athletes, the participants were mainly from the sports associative sector. As Mrs. Figet, the event organizer, says: « We want this marathon to become an institution and an opportunity to highlight sports practice as a means of maintaining one's health capital and not just as a simple sports practice. [...]
[...] Le P'tit Train du Nord, Radio Canada, Art de vivre. Published on August P1 - ROBERT, Luc. Marathon du P'tit Train du Nord: Runners have conquered the elements. Access the journal of the Pays d'en-Haut. Published on October at 4:47 pm. P1 - MICHAUD, Charle. New record for the Marathon du P'tit Train du Nord: 2h11m39s. [...]
[...] From Nordic walking to the marathon, a dozen practices are highlighted by the volunteers of the different clubs present. The marathon thus wishes to convey a message through this event, as stated by Mrs. Figet, it would be possible that the 4ème edition then can serve as a support for a fundraising campaign in favor of children victims of cardiovascular diseases requiring an operation but who do not have access to it. It is true that today, raising awareness and preventing cardiovascular diseases is a major health issue. [...]
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