Plogging is simple…
it’s the act of picking up litter whilst jogging.
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It is a versatile activity and can be incorporated into any runners workout plan, whether you are a serious runner or you like an occasional leisurely jog.
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It doesn’t have to involve frequent stops, bulky bags and litter grabbers.
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All you really need is running shoes and a pair of gloves to protect your hands. A bag is handy to carry the litter you find, but even if you don’t like running with a bag plogging can still be for you.
Litter picking is something everyone can do to help their community. Whether it’s a group litter run organised by a running club or simply picking up one bit of litter and popping it in the nearest bin; it will all help make a positive difference to our city and will help keep litter out of our canals, parks and off our streets.
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Here are some ideas for plogging activities.
They can be adapted to suit your personal fitness levels and workout preferences.
One Piece Plog
On your run aim to pick up one piece of litter and bring it home to recycle or put it in the next bin you find.
5 minute Plog
Leave 5 minutes at the end of your run where you pick up any litter you come across. Better yet, plan your run to end up near a local litter hotspot and get picking.
ClubPlog
Are you a running club?
We know many members will have their own running targets and training plans, so why not schedule a monthly or quarterly plog to bring your runners together to a achieve a common goal of tidying up your local community.
Rubbish Bingo
Set a list of items you have to find and see how many runs its takes to complete it.
Start a competition with your friends or running club to help fuel every runners competitive edge.
Litter Snap
Throughout your run see how many items you can find double of.
2 plastic spoons? SNAP!
Litter Sprints
Fancy trying a bit of interval training?
Every 5-10 minutes pick up your pace until you reach your next bit of litter.
Single Use Squats
This one will make you hate straws, bottles, takeway coffee lids as much as our oceans do! For every bit of single use plastic you come across challenge yourself to 5 squats.
You will soon find the next time someone offers you a straw you will definitely be saying no.