Parish walk female winner encourages more women to get involved in the race

Thursday, 24 March 2011 00:00

The Scottish Widows Parish Walk is on track to become the most popular ever staged in its long history, according to race organisers.

Entry figures are well ahead of previous years for the event which has people attempting to walk all the way around the Isle of Man in less than 24 hours.

It's hoped to top 2,000 entrants this year.

We caught up with last years female winner 41 year old Susan Moore who only started taking part three years ago. She says it's great to see the whole Island support the event.

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