Tags: Feedback from the Field
On 1st Feb 2020, I did my 150th parkrun. Even though it was a really hot morning we still managed to have a lot of fun and laughter. The biggest surprise for me was that 2 of my friends travelled 3hours (one way) just to come celebrate with me.
I never thought I’d see the day where I’d reach this milestone even unofficial but glad to have met so many wonderful people.
Paris Lawrence
A recent research paper published in the academic journal Psychology, Health and Medicine has highlighted the wide-ranging benefits of parkrun for those living with a mental health condition. The impacts were found to be greatest for those who walk or run, as well as volunteer. A team of researchers undertook a detailed analysis of…
Five kilometres. 5,000 metres. 500,000 centimetres. 5,000,000 millimetres. 3.1 miles. However you think of it, parkrun is the same distance every week. However, some weeks it can feel a lot, lot longer! Here are five mental tricks you can use to make your weekly parkrun feel like a walk, jog or run in the…
