Local News Story Journal: A Walk Along Diagonal

This coming 9 May sees the launch of a new race in Barcelona, to mark the public referendum on the redevelopment of Diagonal that will take place over the next few days. Independently of the redevelopment option that is finally decided upon, the new avenue will offer greater possibilities for people to carry out physical activity. The race will start at 9.30 am at the junction between Carrer Còrsega and Passeig de Gràcia and cover five km through the avenue's central streets towards Plaça Francesc Macià. On reaching the square, the runners will circle it and turn down Diagonal, returning to the start line to finish the race. The registration period for the race has already started. Registration is free, though the deadline will close once the set maximum number of 5,000 participants has been reached. Next Sunday, 2 May, Diagonal will host another event promoting physical activity: A Walk Along Diagonal. The walk will set off at 10 am from the gate of the Cervantes rose garden, and cover an 8.5-km circuit up to the Salvador Espriu gardens. Registration for the walk is free and anyone wishing to join in needs only to turn up at the starting point at the arranged starting time. Both activities - race and walk - aim to provide participants with a chance to enjoy the city's iconic avenue in an athletic and healthy way. This same avenue will be the subject of much debate over the next few weeks with the aim of improving citizen use. I think this is a great idea because it helps people get off of their couches and participate in something both healthy and enjoyable. If I were here I would definitely participate in it but I leave on May 1^st, Que Lastima.