Proud Sponsors from the Leeds Abbey Dash 2012!

16th November 2012

On Sunday 18th November the Leeds Abbey Dash will occur with Yorkshire’s favourite air travel, Jet2.com happily sponsoring the big event.

A 20 strong team from Jet2.com is going to be participating to boost funds and well needed awareness for Age United kingdom. Training periods happen to be happening at Leeds Bradford Airport terminal during the last month with runners gelling just as much last second preparation as you possibly can!

Formally chosen among the top 10k races by Runner's World, the Abbey Dash is definitely an very popular course. Beginning from outdoors the city Hall runners are adopted to Kirkstall Abbey and back. Participants will be to have a attractive, flat course – well suited for both individuals who're trying their initial 10km run, and elite/seasoned runners, striving to conquer an individual best time.

Jet2.com has employed numerous employees from cabin crew and office staff towards the controlling director from the air travel, Ian Doubtfire and Finance Director, Andrew Merrick. Numerous staff are changing their wings for trainers a few days ago once they play in the region’s 28th consecutive Abbey Dash.

9,000 runners is going to be participating on Sunday causeing this to be year's Dash the greatest ever. The race begins using the juniors race and so the official race at 09:30am. Make certain you come lower to Leeds Town Hall to cheer around the runners for any deserved and needed cause!

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November 16, 2012 at 12:09

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Jet2.com Abbey Dash Results!

23rd November 2012

1000's of runners braved a cool morning on Sunday to assist ensure seniors are stored warm this winter. An archive 7,380 participants pounded the Leeds streets for that 2012 Abbey Dash.

The big event, backed by Jet2.com was raising cash for Age UK’s Spread The Heat campaign and it is befriending service.

Under blue skies, the greatest-ever area of runners streamed with the begin a crisp fall morning to tackle the infamously fast course.

Carrying out a mass warm-in Victoria Gardens, participants headed lower Kirkstall Road, to Kirkstall Abbey after which to finish around the Headrow outdoors Leeds Town Hall.

A group of 21 employees from Jet2.com took part in the race to assist raise cash for that cause. Jet2.com’s Controlling Director Ian Doubtfire stated: “Our team of 21 come from across the organization, including cabin crew, aircraft pilots and hq staff.

“We clearly feel a part of Yorkshire so desired to support Yorkshire non profit organizations and Age United kingdom is a vital cause from our area. Staff happen to be baking cakes and selling them at work to boost more income for that cause.”

“We did the race 2 yrs ago and it is great because you will find a lot of people there at the time entertaining for you personally. It’s great to determine our employees running together together and it is vital to become supporting the neighborhood community.”

The Jet2.com team carried out with a remarkable average duration of 53mins 45seconds which calculates in a amazing fast 11.19km each hour!

All 7380 runners we’re handed a Jet2.com Leeds Abbey Dash t-shirt in the finish from the race, assisting to raise necessary awareness and support for Age United kingdom. Once more, a large thanks to everybody involved.

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November 23, 2012 at 10:38

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