Gold Medalist Roger Black on Island to Give Parish Walkers Words of Encouragement

Monday, 29 March 2010 01:00

Olympic Sprinter Roger Black on Island to Kick off Parish Walk 2010

Roger Black has been on the Isle of Man today adressing a number of Parish Walkers offering helpfull tips and advice ahead of the 85 mile walk in June.

Roger is going to be heavily involved in this years event as the Olympic Representitive for the events sponsor Scottish Widow.

As well as giving a motivational talk to this years walkers he addressed the local media to discuss his involvement.

He said aswell as starting the walk, he too will be competing.

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