Each month, we’re focusing on a different Canadian parkrun. This time, it’s the turn of Nose Hill parkrun in Calgary, Alberta. Suzanne Brooks, Event Director and parkrun Ambassador gives us the lowdown on Canada’s second oldest parkrun… How did Nose Hill parkrun begin? I emigrated to Canada from the UK in the summer…
It has been just over a year since the launch of the parkrun Virtual Volunteer app, which enables parkrun volunteers to both record times, and scan barcodes using a mobile device. parkrun Global Operations Manager James Kemp explains the impact the app has had around the world so far, and the vital role it…
Au moment d’écrire cet article, le Victoria parkrun Kitchener a organisé 41 événements. Nous avons célébré les records personnels, organisé des événements sous toutes les conditions météorologiques et aimons la communauté qui s’est développée au cours des 10 derniers mois. La région de Waterloo, dans le sud-ouest de l’Ontario, est connue pour être une…
At the time of writing this blog post, Victoria parkrun Kitchener has hosted 41 events. We have celebrated PBs, hosted events in all weather conditions, and love the community that has developed over the last 10 months. Waterloo Region in southwestern Ontario is known for being an innovative community with a strong focus on…
De Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud, à Oakville, au Canada, la routine parkrun du samedi matin de la famille Lotz les aide à se sentir chez eux, où qu’ils se trouvent! Notre expérience avec parkrun a commencé il y a quelques années à Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud. Plus jeunes et plus flexibles, mon…
From Johannesburg, South Africa to Oakville, Canada, the Lotz family’s Saturday morning parkrun routine helps them feel at home, wherever they are! Our journey with parkrun started a few years ago back in Johannesburg, South Africa. In our younger, more flexible days, both my husband Will and I enjoyed running together, he even has a…
Photo credit: discovermuskoka.com Huntsville is our newest town to join the parkrun Canada movement with the latest parkrun. Avery Beach parkrun, Huntsville launches May 4th! Starting at Avery Beach, parkrunners will enjoy the beautiful Hunter’s Bay Trail. Hungry participants will be pleased to learn that the turnaround point is located at an apple orchard!…
Vous êtes-vous déjà arrêté pour réfléchir à ce qui vous a poussé à courir? On me pose souvent la question et je me suis dit que je pourrais partager mon histoire. J’ai deux filles de 7 et 10 ans et il y a quatre ans, j’ai réalisé que ma vie n’était plus que d’être…
Do you ever stop and think what made you get into running? I often get asked and so I thought I’d share a little bit of my story. I have 2 daughters, 7 & 10 years old, and four years ago I realized my life had become just being ‘their’ mom. I was the…
On Saturday 6 April, Japan will become the latest country to join the parkrun family, with the launch of Futakotamagawa parkrun in Tokyo. parkrun Founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE tells us the story behind the birth of parkrun Japan. In October 2017 we were approached by Sumitomo Life with regards the possibility of starting parkrun in Japan, they were also preparing to launch the Vitality Health…
