Bury St Edmunds 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer

It's 5k Your way this weekend, but some of the ambassadors are not able to attend (Anna & Hayley and Jill Mayhew will be at the Sandringham 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer).

Please do still come along to walk, jog or run the 1 or 2 laps and have a coffee after.

Enjoy the sunshine and we'll catch up and see you in September!

Another sunny day for 5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer at Nowton Park tagging onto the Bury St Edmunds parkrun parkrun UK

We had 6 walk and jog followed by coffee from Grounds Cafés and a natter for those able to stay.

Next session 31st Aug 😎

All welcome...see you there 🤗

See you next month!

Hopefully the sun will be out in July 😎

Contact us via the page if you are thinking of coming...everyone is welcome.

Support from health professionals Physios (X3), a retired nurse and consultant breast surgeon Liz O'Riordan 👍

We've done another 5km walk today for the 5kmyourway...slightly damp but the coffee was hot and the cake (courtesy of Jackie - Happy birthday!), was fab🥳

See you all next month, the last Saturday in June 8.45am

🙌🏻 For we loved speaking to England Athletics about our fabulous 5k Your Way groups and the positive impact they're having on mental health across the country.
💙 Find out more here: https://www.englandathletics.org/news/5k-your-way-the-group-dedicated-to-supporting-those-impacted-by-cancer/

Another great turn out (15) for a damp MOVE Against Cancer Charity Bury St Edmunds 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer at Bury St Edmunds parkrun.

Joined by Breast Friends CIC and supported by Bury Physio and Macmillan Cancer Support Physiotherapist Angela Jiggins and Louise Steggal (Macmillan Survivorship Coordinator) who are based at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

Join us for the next event Saturday 25th May 8.45am at Nowton Park.

Liz O'Riordan, we look forward to seeing you next month!

Walk, jog or run and have a chat with a cuppa after, families and dogs welcome.

More details can be found at 5kmyourway.org or visiting the Bury St Edmunds 5kmyourway page (link above).

It's coming up to the monthly Moveagainstcancer at Nowton Park.

Open to anyone with cancer, who has completed treatment, is in the middle of treatment, or wants to prehab ready for surgery/treatment - or just get some fresh air.

(NB, emphasis on 'fresh' due to the current arctic wind direction (!) - BUT you'll soon warm up walking - we promise! - and with a coffee after, so do come even, if it's a little chilly!)

Meet from 8.45am ready to walk or jog 1 or 2 laps of the Bury St Edmunds Park run course.

Coffee and natter afterwards - everyone welcome to stay.

See you there!

Breast Friends CIC Dr Liz O'Riordan

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We had record attendance for this months MOVE Against Cancer Charity with 18 people joining us in the sunshine!

We were joined by Breast Friends CIC and Dr Liz O'Riordan and Bury Physiotherapy Health and Wellbeing Clinic and Gym for support, and we welcomed new faces (from as far as Ipswich) as well as regulars for a walk/jog around 1 or 2 laps of the Bury St Edmunds parkrun course, followed by coffee/tea and a chat.

It was great to be introduced to Regional Ambassador Jenny Wilson who visited all the way from 5K Your Way, Move Against Cancer

We'll meet next month - same time, same place: 8.45am at Nowton Park - look out for our blue tops and banner/flag (though we won't always hang out around the bins!)

Have a great Easter weekend and well done to everyone who attended - we had those just starting their chemo treatment, to others who are looking to rebuild fitness - you are all welcome.

See you next month.
Bury St Edmunds 5Kmyourway Team

🚨 NEW BJSM Blog:

Exercise During Cancer Treatment - A Key Factor in Reducing Hospitalisation 🏃‍♀️🏥

➡️ Bitesize digest of a recent systematic review
➡️ What effect does exercise have on clinical outcomes?
➡️ Is it safe?

READ HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/3PumOaX

This is something we often hear from patients who have completed their treatment.

At Bury Physiotherapy Health and Wellbeing Clinic and Gym you can access the My Wish Charity sponsored Mindful Movement class run by Specialist Physiotherapist Erica Dyson (Friday 3.30-4/10pm). The first 6 sessions are free.

Personal trainer Ben Durham has had personal experience of cancer treatment and can work through the best way to return to activity and exercise that suits your fitness levels/work/home life commitments.

More widely, additional support can be found through Bury St Edmunds 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer where the Breast friends support group linktr.ee/breastfriends also provide support and Macmillan Physiotherapist Angela Jiggins, who can be found at West Suffolk Hospital Macmillan Unit (you can be referred via your CNS/Oncologist, or self refer).

More details can be found at https://www.buryphysio.co.uk/.../cancer-rehabilitation.../

The next 5kmyourway will be Saturday 30th March at Nowton Park meeting 8.45am by the cafe.

The impact of cancer doesn’t just end after treatment.

“After chemo, I lost my identity, my routine, and my self-esteem. I was sent back into the normal world, not being sick, but still feeling unwell. I couldn’t go back to work because of fatigue, but I no longer had the routine of treatment to drive me through the weeks. I also developed a heightened awareness of my body, reporting any little concern to my Oncology Physio and still fearing something has been missed.

“I used the PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation funding to support me initially with individual Physio sessions and then I joined a small group targeted class.
My Physio listened and supported me through this turbulent time...And, with time, hair growth, and the friendships through these classes I have reclaimed my identity and know I am not alone in my journey."
Sarah

If you or someone you know needs support 👉 visit: https://www.pincandsteel.com/

A record 13 at today's , meeting new faces and regulars.

And the sun is out!

See you in February 👌☀️

Family and friends welcome.
Walk, jog or return to running the 5km Park run route.

Breast Friends CIC Bury St Edmunds parkrun Dr Liz O'Riordan
Nowton Park

Some great advice on when to start (or continue) exercise with a cancer diagnosis.

Another walk at Nowton Park.

The last of 2023 and we look forward to 2024 and supporting those going through cancer treatment and recovery.

It's was good to get some fresh air and 5km of walking/jogging and catch up with regular walkers.

Happy new year and see you in 2024..last Saturday of the month.

Breast Friends CIC 5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer Bury St Edmunds parkrun Jill Mayhew Dr Liz O'Riordan

Another sunny walk today with 10 of us at 5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer Bury St Edmunds parkrun with Breast Friends CIC and Liz O'Riordan.

The sun was shining, though it was a little chilly... We soon warmed up with a coffee and chat after!

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Next date: last Saturday in December... See you there 😎👍

A lovely walk with some new faces at the 5kmyourway at Nowton Park.

Lots of chat and support, followed by coffee.

See you next month!

8.45am this Saturday the ambassadors and Breast Friends CIC will be at the 5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer at Nowton Park Bury St Edmunds parkrun

The ambassadors comprise 3 Physiotherapists (with Oncology experience, including a Macmillan Physio), 1 retired nurse and a Breast surgeon (Dr Liz O'Riordan), so there's lots of advice and support on offer.

Meet us by the banners near the cafe... Look out for blue jumpers.

We look forward to walking (or jogging) around 1 or 2 of the laps, with a coffee/chat after if you wish to stay a little longer.

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Another great walk at the 5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer

At Nowton Park Breast Friends CIC and .oriordan3 👍

We'll see you in October 👌
8.45am outside the cafe.

Take a look inside a Mindful Movement class at Bury Physio... My WiSH Charity is proud to enhance care for patients undergoing treatment for cancer at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. One of the initiatives we proudly...

We are ready for Bury St Edmunds !

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY! 🎂

This month, we are encouraging all our groups to celebrate the 5th Birthday of 5k Your Way at their meetups across the UK and Ireland on Saturday 24th June 🌳

We would love for you to join us at one of the group meetups near you! Please bring all your friends and family along to walk, jog, cheer or volunteer and celebrate 5 Years of 5k Your Way! 💙

Find your nearest group here: https://bit.ly/3E3xfur🔎

As a part of our birthday celebrations, we are also asking our wonderful community to help us to support and inspire more and more people to Move Against Cancer by donating £5 to celebrate 5 years of 5k Your Way. Whatever size donation, you’ll be helping to make sure we’re there for people affected by cancer when they need us most.

To find out more and support our fundraising efforts, please visit our JustGiving page here: bit.ly/43LSCg9

New Online Workshop - Sign up Now!

💪We are teaming up with Sarah from Get Me Back to host an online Strength Training Workshop!

👟 The workshop is taking place via Zoom on Thursday 15th June at 6:30pm.

💙 A message from Sarah:

Strength training can have huge benefits to those recovering from cancer to help rebuild muscle, improve bone density and joint strength. It is helpful alongside cardiovascular exercise to improve treatment side effects, cancer-related fatigue and mental and physical health. But strength training is often an area of exercise those recovering from cancer can find hard to get started with.

This session aims to demonstrate the principles movements of strength training, how they support every day movement, and how to progress your training.

This session is open to anyone who is approved to exercise by their oncology team, who wants to understand the best way to approach strength/ resistance training after cancer.

❗Please note you will be required to complete a disclaimer form before taking part in the session.

Book your free space via this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/639281898367

A lovely sunny 5km completed today Nowton Park with tea/coffee and some well-earned cake to follow.

Well done to first time walkers. There was lots of talking, walking and support enroute with plans to meet up outside of the 5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer for coffee/cake, more walks and support of those currently receiving treatment.

It’s always lovely to see the Breastfriends (Suffolk) group who provide lots of great support via facebook and on walks…check out their page https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastfriendssuffolk/

We also had Kelly Austin from the Norfolk, Suffolk and North East Essex Macmillan Engagement Lead join us https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Southeastandeastofenglandcancernetwork/

Macmillan Physiotherapist Angela Jiggins (based at West Suffolk Hospital), Hayley Jarvill at Bury Physio and (Liz O'riordan) will join us for the June event.

The next 5kmyourway is Saturday 24th June 8.45am – we’ll be standing by our new banner for anyone wishing to join us who hasn’t been before.
See you soon!

It's this Saturday 27th June!

Come and join us at Nowton Park
8.45am outside the cafe (we have a new banner...!)

We walk (and chat), jog and occasionally break out into a (short) run, 1 or 2 loops around the normal park run route.

Stay for a cuppa and cake after if you like and hopefully the sun will join us as well!

Anyone recently diagnosed, mid treatment, post surgery, or just looking to build fitness is welcome.

Family, friends and dogs also welcome.

Helpful tips!

Boosting recovery after cancer treatment PINC & STEEL Founder, Lou James gives practical tips on how you can boost your recovery after cancer treatment. For more information visit: www.pincandstee...