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The Health Improvement Commission is embracing 'Dry January' with a new event.
The 'Count 14' challenge - reflecting low risk drinking guidelines which recommend no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, spread over at least three days - aims to “end the month on a high” for anyone abstaining from alcohol this month.
Taking place on 26 January from 09:00, teams with up to 14 members will be taking on laps from the bathing pools, to the Yacht Club and back.
There’s also a walking route starting from the Aquarium and heading up the steps towards the Clarence Battery.
Both way the target is to complete 14 laps, and in keeping with the 'Count 14' theme, it also costs £14 to take part. You can find out more on the challenge and sign up to take part on the RaceNation website HERE.
The event is being sponsored by Specsavers.
“Specsavers is thrilled to support the first ever Count 14 Challenge," said founder, Dame Mary Perkins. "Our overall health and wellbeing is so important, not just physically, but mentally too. This initiative gives islanders a chance to join friends and enjoy a walk or run in the fresh air. I am looking forward to putting my trainers on and joining in on the day!"
Pictured: Havelet Bay, and the bathing pools are the turning point for those taking on the Count 14 Challenge, before the return leg back to the Yacht Club.
HIC says by following 'Dry January', people can expect numerous health benefits, including improved sleep, increased energy, better skin, and weight loss. They add it can also lead to better mental health and a reduced risk of heart and liver diseases.
Andrea Nightingale, is the Substance Use Lead at the Health Improvement Commission.
“Taking a month off from alcohol allows individuals to reassess their relationship with drinking," she said. "It's a valuable opportunity to experience the positive effects of being alcohol-free and consider whether it could become a long-term change.
"By adopting the Count 14 guidelines, people can enjoy alcohol in moderation while minimising potential health risks. It's about making informed choices and understanding the impact of alcohol on our bodies.”
You can find out more about Count 14, Dry January, and the special challenge, by visiting the Health Improvement Commission’s website HERE.
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