I want to speak today about Parkrun, the global society of running clubs that encourage people to run 5 km every Saturday morning. It's been going since 2004, and now hundreds of thousands of people run on a weekly basis, and groups of volunteers run parkruns in all parts of Wales. Llanddwyn and Llangefni are the two that are most local to me, and, according to the Parkrun website—I checked this morning—my own personal best is 26 minutes and 49 seconds. And I'm sure you'll be most impressed with that, given that I'm an old man. But did you know that a new world record for women in a parkrun was set in Cardiff just last Saturday? Athlete Charlotte Arter ran her 5 km in 15 minutes and 49 seconds, which is quite incredible.

But, of course, while PBs and racing against yourself and others is a major part of parkrun, it's the health and social elements that are most important. Parkrun and the Royal College of General Practitioners, for example, have come together to promote parkrun as an example of social prescribing. Since its launch 18 months ago, 15 per cent of GP surgeries in Wales have now registered as parkrun practices, but it would be good to see that increase further.

So, many congratulations to Charlotte, and, if you haven't participated in a parkrun before, then do so. You don't need to be striving for records—indeed, you can walk if you choose to do—but give it a go: register on-line and start your weekend with a real boost for your health and your physical and mental well-being.