5K Every Hour: Laura’s 24-Hour Samaritans Run
21 May - 9 minsWe’re all about pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone on iradios groupchat but 120 kilometres in 24 hours ? Seems a bit much for us
Well on June 13th, Laura Garrigan from Summerhill, County Meath, is taking on an extraordinary endurance challenge: running 5km every single hour for 24 hours straight - a total of 120 kilometres - to raise awareness and support for Samaritans. After already completing a 50km ultra marathon earlier this year, Laura is pushing herself further, not just for the thrill of endurance, but for a cause close to her heart. She wants to shine a light on mental health, encourage community support, and remind everyone that help is always there, no matter the hour...