MORE THAN 50 runners from Hong Kong will take part in the Reading Half Marathon on behalf of Harbour Sports Club.
The community group’s Reading 21 11-week-long training programme has been helping entrants prepare for the big day since January 14.
Sponsored by Reading Borough Council, the free initiative has empowered participants to enhance their physical and mental well-being while making new friends.
Mayor of Reading, Cllr Rachel Eden, said: “I want to encourage you to take part in the Reading 21 programme. I think this is a great opportunity to get to know Reading physically, culturally and in the community.
“Also, I want to remind you that you are welcome here in Reading and you are our bridge, and you are making great contributions to Reading.”
The programme consisted of training plans tailored to three different levels of runners, online race strategy workshops, 10 practice sessions in collaboration with Reading HK Runners and three yoga classes.
Targeted at new migrants, Reading 21 was attended by more than 400 people.
Harbour Sports Club is an open and diverse runners group which welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life, in particular Hong Kongers.
