{"id":59626,"date":"2022-01-21T13:03:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T13:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=59626"},"modified":"2022-01-21T13:03:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T13:03:18","slug":"cardiffs-parkrun-events-return-tomorrow-as-covid-restrictions-ease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2022\/01\/21\/cardiffs-parkrun-events-return-tomorrow-as-covid-restrictions-ease\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff&#8217;s Parkrun events return tomorrow as Covid restrictions ease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The popular 5k run was forced to pause due to Government bans on large outdoor events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CARDIFF&#8217;S Parkrun events return this weekend, after they had to pause due to Covid restrictions after Christmas Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Welsh Government shocked organisers when they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/wales\/59700087\">announced<\/a> a ban on gatherings of 50 people, and up to 50 spectators at sporting events, just days before the rule came into effect on Boxing Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkrun.org.uk\/\">Parkrun<\/a> is a free timed 5K event held every Saturday morning for adults and children in Bute Park (which is the largest), Trelai Park, Grangemoor and Tremorfa. There are also events in Cosmeston Lakes, Coed Cefn-pwll-du in Caerphilly and Barry Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Parkrun is expecting around 600 people to attend its first event of the new year tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcus Meyrick, Event Director of Cardiff Parkrun, said: &#8220;We were very disappointed with having to pause our Parkrun after Christmas but fully understand the Welsh Government\u2019s concerns regarding the Omicron variant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHowever, outdoor activities have such a positive effect on people\u2019s physical and mental wellbeing that we are chomping at the bit to restart on Saturday.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter 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\">We will return on our normal course at Bute Park on Saturday 22 January. We need volunteers to make this happen, please email cardiff@parkrun.com if you can assist. Diolch a gweld chi cyn bo hir. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UpjxZzqWRr\">pic.twitter.com\/UpjxZzqWRr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cardiff parkrun (@cardiffparkrun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cardiffparkrun\/status\/1481943761819213825?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 14, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Junior Parkrun, which runs specifically for children aged four to 14 years old, was able to go ahead after Christmas as they were exempt from the 50-person gathering limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Cardiff runners protested the restrictions on the main events by gathering for a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itv.com\/news\/wales\/2022-01-08\/the-evidence-isnt-there-welsh-runners-stress-as-parkrun-remains-cancelled\">#NotAParkrun<\/a>&#8221; on Saturday 8 January 2022. They called on the Welsh Government to provide evidence on why outdoor events were restricted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Fairclough, who organised the demonstration, said: &#8220;Let&#8217;s not punish the people who just want to exercise together.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK Health Secretary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/uk-wales-59816344\">Sajid Javid<\/a> also criticised the cancellation of Parkrun in Wales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From today, there are no limits on the number of people who can participate in outdoor activities in Wales, and crowds will now be allowed at outdoor sporting events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Cardiff runners hope the Parkrun can remain without any further restrictions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter 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\">I\u2019m not a rule breaker &amp; l have complied with the govt throughout lockdowns but stopping parkrun when exercise is needed more than ever had pushed my limit. <br>Meeting 9am @ Cardiff Blackweir parkrun, this Saturday to make a bit of noise if you can make it \ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>&mdash; Tanya (@Tanya_runs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Tanya_runs\/status\/1479069023329468425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon Davis, who lives in Gloucester but visits Cardiff Parkrun often with friends, said: &#8220;I am so glad that our Welsh neighbours get to walk, jog, and run together again as a community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCovid has taken so much from us as a society, and it&#8217;s grassroots groups like Parkrun that remind us how important connection is.\u00a0The benefits for your mental health, as well as your physical health, are huge.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Parkrun brings in people of all ages, including the city&#8217;s large population of University students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/01\/rsz_1242244909_10158221287146179_175770128191588895_n-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cardiff Parkrunners make their way past a rainbow during one of their September 2021 events. (Photo: Sharon Davis)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Williams, 22, who studies at Cardiff University, said: &#8220;The Parkrun is the only exercise I do so I was actually quite sad to hear it was cancelled. It&#8217;s very happy news to hear it&#8217;s going to be back on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I go with a friend, so we keep each other motivated to get out of bed and run on a Saturday, and we have a nice cooked breakfast afterwards.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those interested in participating in Cardiff Parkrun should register on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkrun.org.uk\/cardiff\/\">website<\/a> before attending. 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