Graham Le-Gall has just experienced his first few parkrun events having only been able to (not)parkrun since registering before the pandemic hit. Here he tells us why he’s been loving the parkrun experience. Wow! And wow again! Having only registered for parkrun just before lockdown, I’d only had chance to (not)parkrun. So, when…
Severe back pain had left Samantha Arscott thinking she’d never be able to parkrun again, so her first event back after the events restarted in July was a real milestone. Here’s her special journey. When we moved back to UK after living in Australia for years, one of my husband’s work colleagues suggested we try parkrun…
University of Nottingham researchers are still inviting parkrunners of all levels to take part in a study examining how their running habits changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what impact running could potentially have on the virus itself. This research is supported by The parkrun Research Board, and here’s how you can take part….
This week’s quick recipe fix is our Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie, perfect for breakfast or brunch on the go. Don’t forget to scan your Membership Card QR Code at your local event this weekend to receive your money off voucher! In case you might have missed it – to celebrate the return…
After a big life move, Naomi Dawson found herself in a brand new country, knowing nobody. Local parkruns helped her integrate into new communities, and make many long-lasting friendships along the way. I wasn’t a runner, never had been. Then, in 2013, someone told me about parkrun. I completed the Couch to 5k programme, after…
This week’s brunch recipe is our quick and easy Smoked Mackerel Omelette. Don’t forget to scan your Membership Card QR Code at your local event this weekend to receive your money off voucher! In case you might have missed it – to celebrate the return of parkruns, we are giving events across the UK…
Emma Farrant’s first parkrun marked a real milestone in her journey to finally being happy and healthy. Here she tells us how she’s never experienced life with so much energy and so little pain. I remember being asked, a couple of years ago, to do parkrun by someone at my church and I…
After realising that you don’t need to run 5k to take part at parkrun, Alan Fellows just wishes he’d started going sooner. His post-pandemic return to parkrun was a special moment, as he recovers from a shock diagnosis in 2020 and resulting treatment. I live within walking distance of Coventry War Memorial park, so I used…
The first parkrun in Poland took place on 15 October 2011. As the country celebrates its ten year parkrun anniversary, Poland’s Country Manager Jakub Fedorowicz takes us for a look back at some special moments. Back in the autumn of 2011, when five participants arrived at the very first Polish location, parkrun Gdynia, no…
We are proud to welcome heritage dog food brand Skinner’s to the parkrun family! A recent survey by Skinner’s and parkrun found that dog owners like to get active with their dogs. In addition to regular walks, 70% regularly partake in a run or long jog with their dog and 25% already take their dogs to parkrun…
