On Saturday 23rd February, 5,000 people will join our leaders on our 5K course in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.
NB: You MUST be registered to take part in this event. Registration is now closed.
If you landed yourself a spot in the race then your number and an information pack with everything you need to know will be delivered to you by today, Friday 8th February.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please send them to roadraces@athleticsireland.ie
Here's a #throwback from last year's Wall Of Inspiration at the 5K! If you're joining us this Saturday we'd love to hear from you, send an email to optrangroups@gmail.com telling us the reason you registered! #OperationTransformation pic.twitter.com/4nHw609fC7
— OT RTÉ (@OpTranRTE) February 21, 2019
Getting There
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the Phoenix Park on Saturday. Traffic will undoubtedly be heavy as both Pearse Street and Tara Street Dart stations are closing this weekend in order to facilitate ongoing work to the 19th-century roof at Pearse Station.
Fortunately, Dublin Bus will be running a free shuttle service for the Operation Transformation 5k run which takes place in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 23 February at 10:00am.
Buses will depart from bus stop number 7078 on Parkgate Street to the Phoenix Monument from 08:00am onwards and from the Phoenix Monument to Parkgate Street directly after the run.
Who’s heading into the @OpTranRTE #OperationTransformation 5k in the Phoenix Park tomorrow? We will be providing free shuttle buses from stop 7078 Parkgate Street, Good Luck to all involved https://t.co/AcXXaxKWh7 pic.twitter.com/ASE1cSZMv3
— Dublin Bus (@dublinbusnews) February 22, 2019
Karl's 5k Plan
If you missed the deadline for this year's 5k but want to start training for your own 5k, why not follow OT fitness expert Karl Henry's plan?
This plan consists of walking, jogging and running intervals done in sets. You will train three days a week for the next few weeks so that you’ll up your fitness levels. Trust the plan. We know you can do it.
Alternatively, if you feel you’re not ready for to take on running or jogging a 5K, Karl has put together a walking plan so you’ll reap the same fitness and health benefits as running or jogging while getting you fit enough to walk 5K non-stop.
Who’s coming to the #operationtransformation 5k on Saturday?? pic.twitter.com/0ZMg3CasQ6
— Karl Henry (@karlhenrypt) February 21, 2019
Before you start either training plan keep these few pointers in mind:
- If in doubt about your fitness level consult your doctor before starting any training programme.
- Get yourself some decent running shoes. They will make a huge difference to your training!
- Make sure to stretch those legs after every session with a warm up and cool down. ·
- Use a stopwatch or the timer on your phone to time your routines accurately. ·
- Train with a friend if you can, you can support each other.
- If you feel discomfort or pain while training, STOP immediately!
- Make sure you’re pushing yourself to the talk test point but know your limits. Don't push yourself too hard.
