Participation in the V International Kharkov Marathon April 29, 2018

Ukrainian Federation of Scandinavian Walk at the V International Kharkov Marathon

April 29, 2018 in Kharkiv for the fifth time hosted a sports festival of international scale.

In one day, races were held at distances of 4.2 km, 10 km, 42 km and a relay (2 * 21 km). At the start, there were 10,838 participants.

Fans in the mini marathon (distance 4,2km) were Scandinavian walkers.

The team of the Ukrainian federation of Scandinavian walking carefully prepared for the marathon. Participants arrived at Freedom Square, to the launch site, in the early morning. All were equipped in the team uniform: green T-shirts and red baseball caps.

Impatience and excitement before the start, the joy of meeting, the general atmosphere of the holiday, heated emotions to the limit. A splash of energy was useful during the warm-up. Under the leadership of Oli Machigina, the participants warmed up their muscles, prepared for the exit to the distance.

Our team came to the finish line in full force.

Overcome the mini-marathon distance and experienced instructors, and beginners, helped regular training and the desire to improve. Finish brought us the delight of defeating ourselves. To remember the holiday for a long time, each participant of the marathon was awarded Diplomas.

President of the Federation Igor Efimenko gave an interview to journalists. He expressed gratitude for the organization of the international sports holiday and the hope that a healthy lifestyle and Nordic walking will become popular in Ukraine.

The conversation continued after the end of the competition. Under the flag of the Federation, they exchanged experience, shared emotions, and made plans. Good-bye to meet in Kiev on June 24 at the Federation competitions!

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