{"id":16590,"date":"2024-01-19T16:17:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irun.wales\/?p=16590"},"modified":"2024-01-19T16:17:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:17:45","slug":"new5kyw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irun.wales\/cy\/news\/new5kyw\/","title":{"rendered":"New groups encourage people to enjoy ‘5k Your Way’ at parkrun events in Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A support group with a difference is launching at three new locations<\/strong> across Wales this month! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People living with and beyond cancer are being encouraged to get active as part of the 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer<\/a> initiative that is expanding its reach to Anglesey<\/strong>, Brynaman <\/strong>and Pontypridd<\/strong>.  These new activities join groups already operating at 7 other Welsh parkrun<\/a> events every month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer groups<\/a> invite those living with and beyond cancer, their families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at their local parkrun<\/a> event on the last Saturday of every month and then socialise over drink and cake in a local caf\u00e9.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIn short, we are an active coffee morning combining fresh air, movement and socialising.  New members are welcomed whether walking, jogging, running, volunteering or just coming for a coffee and a chat.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Physical activity has been shown to have a number of important benefits<\/a> for people living with cancer.  It reduces cancer related fatigue, helps to preserve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and improves psychological well-being.  It may also reduce treatment side effects, reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and prolong survival.  However, despite these benefits, an NHS report<\/a> found that only 23% of people living with cancer achieve the recommended<\/a> 30 minutes of moderate activity 5 times per week.  The 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer initiative, linked to parkrun<\/a>, provides the opportunity to do this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All 5k Your Way groups are run by volunteer ambassadors who have a combination of lived experience, knowledge of cancer services and support available in the locality, along with a strong desire to support people to improve their wellbeing through physical activity and social interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are thrilled to be able to launch our <\/em>5K Your Way, Move Against Cancer<\/em><\/a> group at <\/em>Nant y Pandy parkrun<\/em><\/a>, combining a national cancer support initiative with an international Feel Good Movement!  With the closest 5k Your Way group currently being in Prestatyn, we will be providing a valuable opportunity for people in Anglesey and Gwynedd to improve their wellbeing in a beautiful, local, and hugely supportive environment.\u201d<\/em><\/p> Catrin Plews, Volunteer Ambassador at Nant y Pandy 5k Your Way Group<\/a> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer is an initiative provided by MOVE Charity<\/a>, which was founded by oncology consultant and 12 times ironman champion Lucy Gossage and Gemma Hillier-Moses, an International Runner who was diagnosed with cancer herself at the age of 24 in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are currently 5K Your Way groups at 87 parkrun events across the UK and Ireland.  The new events at Nanty y Pandy<\/a>, Brynaman<\/a> and Pontypridd<\/a> launching in Wales on 27th January, will bring the total number of Welsh groups up to 10, with ambitions to increase this number over the coming years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friendships are being cemented, and a supportive community is being built.  The snowball has definitely begun to roll across Wales, as people see the value in creating a 5k Your Way Move Against Cancer group in their local community. A strong collaboration with parkrun and support from the wonderful community of parkrun volunteers is facilitating the growth, and the introduction of a 5k Your Way Ambassador for Wales means that new groups receive even more support and guidance as they get established in their local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those in the south, there is a promotional event this Saturday (20th<\/sup> January) at Swansea Bay parkrun<\/a>, where there will be a great gathering of 5k Your Way ambassadors from across the region, all keen to spread the word, so feel free to go along and ask them questions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run Wales are huge supporters of the initiative, and already list a number of the Welsh groups on our Group Finder<\/a>. We look forward to being able to signpost more people to this wonderful resource as more groups register<\/a> with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone interested in joining one of the established groups is encouraged to register<\/a> with 5k Your Way and parkrun before meeting up at 08:45 on the last Saturday of every month at their chosen group.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information about 5k Your Way and to find a location near you visit: https:\/\/5kyourway.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n