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Running group 55 for 5 ran for the Youth Fund during the Singelloop Breda | October 7, 2024

Running group 55 for 5 ran for the Youth Fund during the Singelloop Breda

55 for 5
The running/walking group 55 voor 5 is celebrating its eleventh anniversary. On March 9, 2013, the first meeting was held near Hotel Mastbosch, initiated by Guust Welten, Joop van Bel, and Paul Martens.
Led by trainer Jos Koniuszek, a group of men aged 55 and over began their first running training session, aiming to complete the 5K at the Singelloop. Several of these men had never run before.

Good cause
The group now consists of a running group aiming to run the 10 kilometers during the Singelloop, and a group of walkers who will walk the 5 kilometers. Each year, the members support a charity in the Breda region during the Singelloop. This year, they've chosen the Breda Youth Sports & Culture Fund, which gives children the opportunity to participate in sports and purchase the necessary equipment, such as running shoes and sneakers. We hope to see some of these children on the track or at the Singelloop soon.

Great yield
After the Singelloop, Paul Martens and Kees van Fessem, on behalf of 55 voor 5, presented a check for no less than €5,000 to board member Sjef Kuijsters of the Youth Fund.

On Saturday mornings, the group trains under the guidance of experienced trainers. The walkers will spend over an hour walking through the Mastbos forest. There is still room for new members in the groups.