Parkrun UK Blog
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Parkrun Uk blog is here to give every information about Parkuns happening in the UK. The news archive available on the website will give you various information about footwear, health apps, interesting stories from people, some tips for your volunteering, how to start your first park run, and many more.
Parkrun UK Blog
6M ago
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Sir Frank Atherton, joined fellow runners, joggers and walkers at Cosmeston Lakes parkrun in Penarth on Saturday 21 October to celebrate Sully Surgery becoming the 100th GP practice in Wales to sign-up for the Royal College of GP’s parkrun practice programme. parkrun practice aims to raise awareness of parkrun ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
6M ago
For some, completing a marathon is the pinnacle of achievement. But as Jason Karp, an exercise physiologist and running coach says, “Everyone thinks the marathon is the Holy Grail, when a lot of people should really be doing the 5k”. At parkrun, we just think it’s great to be active outdoors together as a community. ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
6M ago
We’re pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an IT Support Specialist to join the parkrun team, based in our Leeds office parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet. Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
6M ago
Heidi Pearson is a keen parkrunner and can now add a one-of-a-kind title to her parkrun CV as she became the 50,000,000th parkrun finisher in the UK when she completed the Lowestoft course on 14 October 2023. I can’t quite believe it and it only really hit me after I mentioned it to someone at ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
7M ago
Mark Ram and his family have been parkrunning for eight years at the beautiful Nonsuch parkrun. They have all just achieved their 250 milestone, together on the same day! Here’s how they did it: In February 2016, a friend of ours casually mentioned, “I’m going for a run this Saturday.” When we inquired further ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
7M ago
In the world of parkrun and junior parkrun, hitting milestones is a momentous occasion. Whether it’s reaching your 10th, 50th, 500th, or even your half marathon milestones, these achievements hold a special place in the hearts of parkrunners. We explore the meaning behind parkrun milestones and how they represent much more than just a ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
7M ago
Mia is a junior parkrun enthusiast and loves supporting the younger juniors, encouraging them around the course as well as helping to spread the word, amongst friends and further afield, about how great taking part in junior parkrun can be. I first heard about junior parkrun when I saw some local advertising for a ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
7M ago
This month marks a year since we implemented the hugely successful, global parkwalk campaign. The first of its kind for parkrun! Through the parkwalk at parkrun campaign we wanted to encourage more people to experience the joy and incredible benefits of walking at parkrun. Not just in October, but always. There are many ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
7M ago
We’re pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join the parkrun team, based in our Richmond or Leeds office. parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet. Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social ..read more
Parkrun UK Blog
7M ago
We are excited to announce a groundbreaking development partnership with the London Marathon Foundation. The London Marathon Foundation (LMF) has awarded £1.19 million to parkrun to grow junior parkrun events across the UK. This is the biggest ever investment in junior parkrun. Together, over the next three years, parkrun and LMF will support more than 300,000 ..read more