Junior parkrun.
Since launching in April 2010 with a first event at Bushy Park, junior parkrun has become a key part of the parkrun mission. And the Sunday events are making a…
Making Connections: The art of conversation.
Why did you join parkrun? Maybe you came along to work on your fitness or perhaps you wanted to get back into running. Or maybe it was finding a new community that brought you to parkrun.
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One step at a time: Walk your way to better health with parkwalk.
Walking has more benefits to your health than you might think. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, get outside more, or even add years to your life, walking is…
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East Midlands.
Take your pick of stunning parkruns in the East Midlands. Here are just a few. *Boultham Park parkrun, Lincoln: The five acres of Boultham Park are just south of Lincoln…
1000 Times Volunteering.
With parkrun celebrating 20 years, it feels like a fantastic time to recognise other milestones. It was with much excitement that, in 2024, we started to welcome parkrunners into the…
Campus Community.
By Jonathan S. Bean: What gives a parkrun its unique character? Given the distance is always the same, it can only be the location and community around the events. Coast…
Sneak it in: Stealth Training.
‘Training’ should not be a word that puts you off: it’s not necessarily about going to the gym or joining an exercise class. In fact, it can really just be…
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The Royal Connection.
Twenty years ago, London’s bushy park was the site of the first parkrun. It remains a popular event, with a host of regular walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers, plus those…
Twenty years and just getting started.
The idea behind parkrun was incredibly simple. So simple, in fact, that founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt was able to set it up while holding down a full-time job and raising a…
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ICE can save lives.
It’s something that you never want to happen, but if you do have an accident or become ill during a parkrun – or any other time when you are outdoors…
Ask the Ambassador.
Emma Ellis, content creation ambassador: A lot goes on behind the scenes of each event. In this issue we talk to Emma Ellis, who has found her community at parkrun,…
Tying the Knot.
During the rush of wedding preparations, would you manage to squeeze in a parkrun? These couples did. In fact, they made parkrun an important part of their wedding celebrations. From…
Finding Community at parkrun.
For most of his life Emon Choudhury has not thought of himself as a runner – or even as someone interested in fitness. But a chance encounter with parkrun has…
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People of parkrun.
Andrew: Andrew Waller has found that parkrun has given him the confidence to do things he never thought possible. A few weeks after his second child was born, Andrew joined…
Snack-Tastic!
When life is full with work, hobbies, dashing around – after children or with other caring responsibilities – it can be tricky to keep your energy levels up and hunger…
Hello! Oak Hill.
In issue six, we head to north London to meet the Oak Hill parkrun family. Oak Hill Park in East Barnet, London is an open space steeped in history. It…
Simply Equality:
Sarah Stephenson-hunter is a blind, trans woman who works as an activist and public speaker, delivering talks on diversity and inclusion. At parkrun Sarah has found a safe, inclusive space…
More kitchen secrets:
Hints, tips and hacks to up your cooking game. In issue five of the magazine, chef and educator Ruth Cooper shared some top tips to help you work and cook…