Health @ TuxfordTuxford Medical Centre is delighted to be supporting Retford Athletics Club to run this years Retford Half Marathon.
The race is on Sunday 5th March 2023, and starts from Retford Oaks Academy. Alongside the main 13.1 mile race there is also a Family Fun Run of approximately 2 kilometres – so there’s something for everyone – even if you’re not at ‘peak marathon performance’.
The overall health benefits of exercise and running are numerous, including weight loss and lowering blood pressure. Various studies have also shown that running can reduce your risks from some types of cancer, strengthen your joints, and improve your mental health!
If you’re interested in entering – you can do so here
We wish all the participants the best of luck.
About Retford Athletics Club
Retford Athletics club has both a Junior and Seniors section – and are always happy to have new members join. Training nights are a Monday and Thursday, at Oaklands Field at the bottom of Caledonian Road.
The club has been running since 1983, and has been encouraging local people, children and adults alike, to be physically active ever since.
About Tuxford Medical Centre
We are a Primary Care Provider in Tuxford providing GP Services to Tuxford and Surrounding Areas. Despite the current challenges facing the NHS our 4 doctors and 2 Nurse Practitioners still try to offer a same day service to our patients who are seeking medical help and advice.
Our clinical team are proactive in lifestyle medicine – clinical care that supports behaviour change through person-centred techniques to improve mental wellbeing, social connection, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and minimisation of harmful substances and behaviours.
Good luck to all the runners