LONG GONE ARE the Christmas Days where people don’t leave their homes or even entertain the idea of exercise.
The traditional morning swim or run is becoming more widespread among Irish families.
Today, thousands of you took to the seas and the roads for various activities. Here are some of the images our photographer and our readers sent to us.
Starting with the 40 foot in Dublin…
John Dungan, Colin Finn and Carl Finn are delighted after their jumps.
Waiting their turn…
Getting ready are Patricia Heffernan and Dee Byrne.
All set…
Grand morning for it all the same..
Wicklow’s Pat Cremin did it!
So did this lot…
Some people opted for run in this morning’s crisp air instead – and raised money for GOAL at the same time.
Andrew and Peter Cloonan made a special effort at Irishtown Stadium.
Dogs Lola and Zazu also did their bit…
With a little help from some friends… William, aged 9, carries 7-year-old Patrick Collins.
Coming from Dun Laoighaire and Dingle, Comhnall, Rachel and Brendan Fanning get ready for the mile.
There were more swimmers out at Low Rock in Portmarnock, including sisters Fiona Killen and Katie Verdon.
Frank and Clare Hallinan Flood also enjoyed the dip.
Simon Keartland sent us this snap of his family, the Power and other friends at Seapoint.
Finally, Patrick Maye went one step further and sent us this video of his jump and swim.
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