Blue markers have appeared along the east coast pedestrian and cycle path to encourage people who want to use that area for exercise.
They’re spaced out between the Pétanque area at North Beach and Bulwer Avenue, marking out a 5k out-and-back course.
The new markers are a joint project between the Health Improvement Commission and CMC Wellbeing.
“On the back of the successful Better Journeys’ Week, where islanders were encouraged to consider active travel, we want to inform people already using the area for commuting, how far the distance is and hopefully motivate them to consider walking or cycling,” said Alex Costen, the Be Active Lead at the Heath Improvement Commission.
“There might also be employees working at Admiral Park who we hope will be encouraged to go for a lunchtime walk, or to walk into town at lunchtime rather than drive.”
CMC Wellbeing – which is based at the bottom of Bosq Lane – has jointly funded the project.
Director Guthrie Steer said they “often see people out running along this stretch of road.”
“There is a health aspect associated with blue zones of longevity and by designing a single concentric circle, it makes it a recognisable health project, not just a road marking.”
“We’ve coined this route the East Coast runway but there is real potential to expand the concept to other areas.”