Reebok gym aims to get runners fit for canary wharf jog

By Simon Hayes on May 15, 2008 8:59 AM |

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THE Canary Wharf Jog is drawing nearer and this is one runner who will be helping to set the pace.

Diane Kay, sales and marketing manager at Canary Wharf’s Reebok Gym, will be leading a team of 20 colleagues at the jog on June 4.

The Reebok team will be leading the warm-up for 1,500 runners in Canada Square and Diane believes jogging is an excellent way to keep fit.

She said: “I’m a very keen runner and it’s certainly helps prevent heart problems and improves your fitness. And the Canary Wharf Jog is only 10km so it’s not too difficult.”

Diane has already clocked up some impressive distances, including the New York and Chicago marathons but the Canary Wharf event is something special to her.

“I love doing the Canary Wharf Jog,” she said. “This is my fifth and it’s something I believe in. My mum died of heart disease and my dad has it so it’s important to support the British Heart Foundation.”

And Diane had these words of advice for anyone facing the jog with trepidation.

She said: “You don’t have to run all the way round. If you prefer you can walk the whole lot, the main point is taking part and raising money for a really good cause.”

Entries are being accepted for the Canary Wharf Jog. Log onto bhf.org.uk/londonjogs