Since 1989, the Lord Mayor of Dublin’s Awards has honoured individuals and groups who have made a special contribution to Dublin and its citizens. These Awards are Dublin city’s way of acknowledging and congratulating the extraordinary work they do. The Lord Mayor’s Awards took place last week and we are delighted that parkrun Ireland was honoured with…
The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon Squad were out in force on Saturday at parkrun events in Dublin, Clare and Galway as they continue their training. Vhi’s ‘Bring a Buddy’ Day saw a major uplift in parkrun participation at the four locations with participants walking, jogging and running their way around the respective courses. The…
Siobhan, Event Director from Tralee parkrun tells us about the impact Tralee parkrun has had on the wider community, some familiar faces around the course and the Tralee tourism trips… My first experience of parkrun was when I took part in an event whilst visiting Westport and I loved it. I got in touch with…
Vhi, presenting partner of parkrun and title sponsor of the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is calling on walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities to ‘Bring a Buddy’ to parkrun this Saturday, 13 April. Join the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon Squad as they continue their training seven weeks out from the Vhi Women’s…
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 will play in…
Get Ireland Running is a national campaign that aims to increase awareness and encourage widespread participation in running for health, wellbeing and fitness. Athletics Ireland and some of their partners will be offering up free tips and advice on transforming your life by being physically active. This week we meet their ambassador, 45 year…
In 2017, then 83-year-old Margaret Smith from Brueton parkrun, UK became the oldest woman in parkrun history to join the 250 Club. Two years on, she encourages other older people to join the parkrun family to tackle loneliness. I have always been very sporty and active. In my younger days (they’re not that long ago!) I…
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Vhi has extended the parkrun Rewards Programme with now even more rewards available for Vhi customers. Trialled for an initial 6-month period, the Vhi Rewards Programme has seen thousands of parkrunners avail of rewards for their parkrun participation. The good news is that now parkrun volunteers as well as walkers, joggers and runners can…
Whether you are new to parkrun, or you’ve been parkrunning for years, it’s only natural from time-to-time to find yourself in a bit of a parkrunning slump. Are you struggling for motivation? Have your times plateaued? Tempted by the snooze button? Looking for some inspiration? Here are 10 ways you can rediscover your parkrun mojo! …
The Vhi parkrun Hero award for the month of February has been awarded to Patricia Kelly McGarry from Lough Key parkrun, Co. Roscommon. The monthly award recognises and rewards inspirational, hardworking and dedicated members of the parkrun community who embody the ethos of parkrun or have made an outstanding contribution – be they participants…
