{"id":72757,"date":"2022-02-24T15:51:32","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T15:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=72757"},"modified":"2022-02-25T09:12:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T09:12:13","slug":"cardiff-running-club-is-helping-lgbtq-members-find-inclusive-sprint-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/sport-health\/cardiff-running-club-is-helping-lgbtq-members-find-inclusive-sprint-partners","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff LGBTQ+ running group is helping runners make new friends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cardiff Foxes is almost nine months old and has played an impactful role in helping members of the LGBTQ community find an inclusive space for running in the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"running group cardiff\" class=\"wp-image-73018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group-.jpg 1409w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"running group cardiff\" class=\"wp-image-73018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group--1400x787.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/cardiff-foxes-cardiff-running-group-.jpg 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave Sinclair, 52, recalls a memory from his school days when being involved in sports included a lot of toxic masculinity and homophobia. Just the memory of such incidences can make people quit sports altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor people who are more visibly gay or queer, it can be really challenging to be out running. They can be targeted for abuse. So, this started as a way to provide that safe space to everyone where you\u2019re in a group and totally accepted,\u201d said Dave, one of the founding members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though Cardiff has a vibrant running community, one which is very inclusive &amp; supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, there still remained a void in letting people truly be themselves amongst other LGBTQ+ runners. That\u2019s when the idea of starting Cardiff Foxes came about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"LGBTQ running group in Cardiff\" class=\"wp-image-72891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running-.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"LGBTQ running group in Cardiff\" class=\"wp-image-72891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running--1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Cardiff-foxes-running-.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The group meets every Sunday morning in Bute Park, Cardiff, and start their 5K run from Pettigrew Tea Rooms. They run a simple route around the park and help each other complete the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Every time a notification on our WhatsApp group reads &#8216;new member added&#8217;, there&#8217;s a big cheer!&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking about their first meet on a rainy Sunday morning at Bute Park, Dave realised they\u2019ve come a long way. \u201cWe spread the word on social media and thought we\u2019ll just see who turns up. Seven people did, and since then, there\u2019s been no looking back,\u201d he said. At present, they have 32 members who encourage and support each other whether at the sessions or in their WhatsApp chat group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who\u2019s been running for the past 12 years, and is a qualified run leader, Dave\u2019s involvement in the club helped shape the club\u2019s routine in those early days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2022\/02\/Running-essentials-01.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The group was conceptualised by Richard Lewis, encouraged by his friend Yan. Richard understood the potential of the idea and the need to create this space in the city. Club members are grateful to Rich for founding the club and bringing it to reality. Going ahead, the group plans to get started with trail running in the park, and eventually to places of natural beauty such as the Brecon Beacons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from running every Sunday morning, the club also believes in building impactful relationships. They meet up regularly for informal get togethers such as chilling at coffee shops or having a night on the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who wishes the join the Cardiff Foxes can drop them a message on their twitter handle and will be able to join the groups WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They welcomes any LGBTQ+ runner who can run about 5k (speed does not matter) and would be happy to offer advice to those who are looking to take up running so that they can join the group in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Glorious day for a run followed by a lot of laughter and coffee at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thequeeremporiu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@thequeeremporiu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jJfx3bb0xO\">pic.twitter.com\/jJfx3bb0xO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cardiff Foxes (@CardiffFoxes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CardiffFoxes\/status\/1487799339305029633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 30, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best warm-up exercises before running <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a first time runner in Cardiff, sprinting a distance of 5K when you start can be quite a challenge. Try taking baby steps in the beginning and slowly build up your pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A running warmup lets your muscles, bones, and joints loosen up; it gradually and gently raises your heart rate and makes it easier to get into the rhythm you want so you feel energized and exhilarated when you finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"FOLLOW ALONG RUNNING WARM UP ROUTINE. QUICK &amp; EASY WAY TO RUN BETTER!\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sI1iHQSHOQE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"FOLLOW ALONG RUNNING WARM UP ROUTINE. 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