What makes a community? Shared interests? A shared location? How can that community thrive and flourish? In this talk, Chris Pratt tells the story of a local running club and the far reaching impact it has had upon a former mining valley in South Wales. Be warned, by the end of this talk you will want to run a marathon! A passionate runner, this year Chris set himself the challenge of running nineteen marathons in 2019. He was instrumental in bringing Ogmore Phoenix Runners back to life, winning a Welsh Athletics award for Volunteer of the Year in 2018 for his endeavours, followed by the club receiving the notable accolade of Welsh Athletics Development Club of the Year in 2019. He loves the experience of bringing people together through communal running, events and personal challenges. Chris' passion for the community of the Ogmore Valley is a key part of his life, and he wants to promote the positive impact that organisations such as running clubs play in promoting fitness, a sense of togetherness and opportunities for personal growth and exploration. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
What makes a community? Shared interests? A shared location? How can that community thrive and flourish? In this talk, Chris Pratt tells the story of a local running club and the far reaching impact it has had upon a former mining valley in South Wales. Be warned, by the end of this talk you will want to run a marathon! A passionate runner, this year Chris set himself the challenge of running nineteen marathons in 2019. He was instrumental in bringing Ogmore Phoenix Runners back to life, winning a Welsh Athletics award for Volunteer of the Year in 2018 for his endeavours, followed by the club receiving the notable accolade of Welsh Athletics Development Club of the Year in 2019. He loves the experience of bringing people together through communal running, events and personal challenges. Chris' passion for the community of the Ogmore Valley is a key part of his life, and he wants to promote the positive impact that organisations such as running clubs play in promoting fitness, a sense of togetherness and opportunities for personal growth and exploration. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at
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