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Nationwide 5K refreshes competitors

Saturday, January 12, 2013



NATIONWIDE News Network staged its second 5K walk in Kingston yesterday morning, attracting 135 competitors in an event that the Cliff Hughes-owned radio station intends to repeat in its drive to promote healthy living.

Owen Greaves, who said he ran from downtown Kingston to Nationwide's broadcast house on Mannings Hill Road in time to compete in the event that started at 6:10 am, came in first and was presented with a trophy. Greaves completed the 5K in approximately 35 minutes. Here are some scenes from the event that left competitors refreshed.



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