With running in the UK at an all time high, we're always keen to keep an eye on some of the awesome campaigns that are running throughout the year and Welsh Athletics 'Own The Night' is one that we wanted to help shine a light on.
Women’s running across Wales is at an all-time high, with more females than ever before regularly lacing up their trainers to enter mass participation races, join clubs and groups, or to simply run for their physical and mental wellbeing.
With this in mind, Welsh Athletics launched Own The Night, a campaign focused on making running safer for women throughout the winter months.
The key aims of the Own The Night campaign are:
- Raise awareness of women’s safety concerns when running at night or early mornings.
- Empower women to continue running through the winter months with confidence.
- Educate running communities and the wider public on ally-ship and practical ways to support women.
- ‘Reclaim the streets’ – encourage groups and clubs across Wales to host a group run on Sunday 26 October, the day the clocks go back.
We want to encourage all runners to take 5 minutes and follow the campaign and understand how YOU can play your part in the running community.
Follow the link below to read more and watch their video:
https://www.welshathletics.org/en/page/own-the-night
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