October is a big month for running and we’d like to give a big shout out to everyone who’s taken part – or will be taking part – in a race this month! There have been some fantastic events in the diary and whether it’s your first time at your chosen distance or an attempt…
As a parkrunner you know that running isn’t just an individual pursuit. Being a parkrunner is about being part of a team, part of a movement, part of something bigger. That’s also what we’re going to achieve with the Dementia Revolution, the partnership between Alzheimer’s Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society as the Charity of…
Amongst the parkrun family there are numerous international athletes, Olympians and experienced coaches. Each week we invite one of them to share their top tips and advice on training and improving your running, whether you’re looking to complete the course without stopping, break 45 minutes, go sub-20 for the first time, or just bag that…
Worsley Woods parkrun takes place in Worsley Woods, near the city of Salford in the north west of England. Run Director Colin Stephens tells us more… I started a Couch 2 5k with my local running club, the target being parkrun as a finale. After that I kept coming back, as well as volunteering a few…
It is estimated that children aged 7-10 drink around seven times more soft drinks than tap water and approximately 40% don’t drink tap water at all*, meaning the average child doesn’t drink enough water during the school day. Our friends at Aqua Optima are here to give us the top tips to keeping the…
Chris Baldwin from Sixfields Upton parkrun joined the parkrun 50 Club at the weekend. He has achieved 11 PBs on his way and reduced his time from 56 to 31 minutes – all whilst undertaking and recovering from chemotherapy. This is Chris’ story… It started as a cough that I just dismissed, but as time went on the…
My name is Michelle Rivett, and I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). My condition is progressive and can be difficult to treat, it is regarded as a rare disease. Clinicians would categorise EDS as a type of musculoskeletal (MSK) condition of which there are many different types such as osteoarthritis,…
In County Antrim, Northern Ireland you can find the town of Carrickfergus, and since February 2014 it has been home to a parkrun! Carrickfergus parkrun Co-Event Directors Vivien Davidson and Emma Barclay tell us more… Carrickfergus is famous for its well-preserved castle, and in 1912 the people of Carrickfergus caught a glimpse of the…
We’ve all heard someone say that the only time they run is to catch a bus – in fact many of us have said it. For Alex Akom, getting out of breath running for his bus led to the creation of a Ugandan community group that now boasts 50 members from across London who get together each week…
The impact of parkrun on mental health extends far beyond physical activity and has the potential to support people outside of traditional mental health services, according to new research conducted by Staffordshire University. The research coincides with the launch of an online community aimed at encouraging more people with mental health difficulties to participate at parkrun. …
