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All is set for the second edition of the Okota HIIT Run which takes place on April 21, 2018. According to the race organizer, Wordbase Assembly, the first prize winner will take home N100,000. The second and third prize winners will be rewarded with N50,000 and N25,000 respectively. Consolation prizes will also be up for grabs.
Commenting on the race, the General Overseer of Wordbase Assembly, Bishop Humphrey Erumaka said the church initiated the marathon as part
of its corporate social responsibility and to sensitize residents of Okota on the benefits of healthy living through exercise. According to Erumaka, “Social responsibility is not out of the church’s purview and
Wordbase Assembly has been involved in social responsibility for many years. The Okota HIIT Run is one of the ways that we hope to sensitize
people on the need to live healthy”
He further stated that ‘running is the king of cardio. Running for even five to ten minutes a day, at slow speed is associated with adrastically reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. 20-25 minutes of running can transform your mind, body and soul. These benefits are backed by various scientific studies. It prepares you to cope with daily stress challenges without getting panicked”.
According to Chuma Okafor, Chairman of the organizing committee, the race will commence at 6am and ends at 9am. He said the race will start
from Ago Palace Way round about and end at the Ago bridge. Concerning eligibility for participation, Okafor said, “anybody living in Okota is free to register and participate. You may be a student, entrepreneur, professional, male or female, the race is for you. Registration is absolutely free and registration is via the website:
www.worbase.com.ng”.
Anthony Nlebem
