Fighting Fit
FIGHTING FIT 5K
Fighting Fit 5k is a group meet up held once a month, on the first Saturday of each month, at an identified parkrun event. Those taking part can walk, jog, run, or volunteer, and it is open to anyone living with and affected by cancer.
Fighting Fit 5k is facilitated by Fighting Fit Champions who advocate and promote physical activity for those living with cancer or affected by cancer in their community. Fighting Fit Champions lead the Fighting Fit 5k group encouraging attendance, welcoming those on the day and supporting them to be part of the event – you will spot them wearing their branded tops and with the Fighting Fit flag!
Being physically active has multiple benefits for people living with cancer:
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Reduce risk of cancer recurrence – being active during and after cancer treatment can reduce the risk of recurrence in some cancers. It can also reduce the risk of developing other long-term conditions.
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Reduce side effects – being active during and after cancer treatment can reduce some side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Side effects activity helps with include fatigue, depression, weight gain, blood clots, hot flushes, night sweats and nerve damage.
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Prevent decline in physical ability – being active during cancer treatment can prevent a decline in physical ability without increasing fatigue levels.
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Recover physical ability – being active after cancer treatment helps patients recover physical ability.
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Maintain independence – in cases of advanced cancer physical activity can help patients maintain independence and well-being.
How to take part
parkrun, and therefore Fighting Fit 5k, is free to take part in, however please register for parkrun before attending a Fighting Fit 5k meet up: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
Registering will give you a unique parkrun barcode so your time and position can be recorded each time you attend. Print out your barcode or add it to your smartphone and bring it with you each time you attend.
When you arrive at the designated Fighting Fit 5k parkrun event look out for the Fighting Fit 5k Champions – you will spot them wearing their branded tops and with the Fighting Fit flag. Our Champions will welcome you with a smile and can tell you more about the parkrun event.
Get Moving more with 5K YOUR WAY
Anyone impacted by cancer is also welcome to join a 5K Your Way group. These groups meet on the last Saturday of every month at over 90 designated parkrun events across the UK and Ireland and are made possible thanks to the Move Against Cancer charity - click the image below to learn more:
