How PARKRUN Is Changing Runners' Lives
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- People start running for all different reasons. Whether it's to feel better, lose weight, meet new people, achieve a challenge or goal or to try something new, everyone who runs can remember the reason for starting. But what's your reason to keep on going?
What drives you to keep on putting your trainers on and getting out the door? parkrun is that reason for a lot of people so Anna and Sarah are off to meet 3 runners who have had their lives transformed by parkrun.
↓↓ What drives you to keep on putting your trainers on and getting out the door? Do you go to parkrun? Let us know in the comments! ↓↓
What’s in this video?
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Meet our parkrunners
03:25 - Off we go!
08:45 - How has parkrun helped your health?
11:46 - How does parkrun make you feel?
14:19 - Our challenge
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Parkrun is the greatest thing that's ever happened in the UK to help to address the health of the country. Nothing like it on this earth!
I struggle with social anxiety being in environments with lots of people where you have to have small talk is a real challenge. Parkruns are one of those rare places I can be, can enjoy the social aspect of being in a large group and the atmosphere that comes with that without the anxiety of having to make conversation or being stuck in one place with people. Not to be anti social, but Runners all nodding to each other, saying well done, but each concentrating on their run makes it such a great environment for me personally
Stay with it Ollie!
Good Luck. 👍
Hi Ollie, late comment here! I'm very socially anxious and awkward, I keep debating whether or not to go to Parkrun!
@@Matt-ks7bp I would say try it once. The other thing is that you can dip out at any point so you are never obliged to stay or keep running the course if it becomes overwhelming or uncomfortable, and because it’s in a public space with other people around no one will notice.
It’s been a long time now and over time I have been able to recognise people and start having interactions that I wouldn’t have had when I started because of the nature of parkrun.
But as I said before, it is possible to just go there, be in a group but also keep yourself to yourself. Whatever you decide to do, good luck. I know it’s not easy and that first step is the hardest
Parkrun honesty changed my life. And in 2 years I've managed to take 18 minutes off my time. (now running 22 minute 5kms) the community it's created is amazing.
Nice work
Well done
I first did parkrun in 2007 in Wimbledon Common. There were only 2 parkruns nationally at the time. What a phenomenon it has become. When i did the Brighton marathon, the founder of parkrun started the race. He said its been a battle to keep them free. Even if the fee was £1 it would be a barrier. Respect to parkrun
I'm an introvert and I love running alone but if there were parkruns in my area in France, I think I'd do them regularly. I absolutely love how it enables people to feel safe, more confident, to find a community, have fun and to... RUN, of course :).
I started running in 2019 at 58. Was conned into it by some friends. never did couch to 5K just did run walk but got up to 5k have done 20 Park runns now and have done a few 10K's as well. Park run is a great motivator. wotking towards breaking 30 mins 30.07 is my best last year at 61.
I have been an active runner since 2004, the year I became a member of a running club. It was a great time in the club, but lately I do not like the way how things are developing there, as the values of the club have changed in a way that I do not feel represented there anymore. So what did I do? I was looking for a new running community that I can identify myself with again. That is how I discovered parkrun and love every bit of it. The only problem is that parkrun is hardly known in Germany, so our parkruns are still quite small. That is why I want to advertise my home parkrun in Offenthal that only has about 10 people every weekend, but has some beautiful landscaapes and even some parkrun themes, such as running in santa hats at christmas. If anybody who reads this wants to run there, I will, in return, one day run their home parkrun. We might still be small, but knowing that 7 million people cannot be wrong makes me hope that parkrun can grow in every country outside the UK, as runners always support each other.
TRC found some great examples of parkrunners who embody the spirit and reasons for why it's such a brilliant public health and community initiative. Just look at how happy and excited these folks are - and that's absolutely the norm at parkrun!
I have been a member of the Delaware and Raritan Canal team in Somerset, NJ since December 2018. I have had 64 Park Runs and 46 Volunteer events.
I love parkrun! A friend told me about a few years ago when I wanted to start running.
Due to various reasons, I didn't keep it up but I decided that seeing as New Year's Day fell on a Saturday this year to go and I haven't missed one yet! I'm not the fittest person, but it gives me the motivation to improve.
I absolutely love parkrun. I only started just before lockdown and now I can't imagine my week without it. I also volenteer too which is massively rewarding.
The community of Parkrun is what brought me back to it more consistently than ever before! I really hope there's more that pop up in the US because it's been so motivating to continue. The community is so important especially with the pandemic making it harder to connect in person with others
Thanks for sharing your story Sammy. Yes, more parkruns Stateside please!
parkrun!
I love this video. it really did show the magic of parkrun. For me, it was the gateway drug to marathons and ultra's. Such a great thing every week where you can meet some awesome people and make life long friends.
More on parkrun please! It's such a huge part of many runners lives, me included. I did a couch to 5k four years ago, with our 5k being our first parkrun. I now run most weeks but also regularly volunteer - just love it!
Great to hear Julie! Yes, we regularly feature parkrun so you won't have to wait long!
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Loved this. Only been going to parkrun since late 2017 and just hit my 91st. That said, I have done 87 volunteer days and have since become an RD in 2020.
Definitely a parkrun success story. Initially was just for off season training but then got hooked on running due to parkrun. Was a godsend for the trials of the last couple of years. Running has helped me a lot. Now my wife and kids join in on parkrun days. Huge advocate for this organisation (and this channel 😉)
Love parkrun! Started with a friend in 2013 as part of a run every day challenge, it was the third time my local had been run and was very new to Canberra. Being a tourist has given trips away a great boost of fun and exercise and plays a big feature in when and where we go. Eventually all my family have participated either in the role of volunteer or by doing the 5km or both. My son uses a power wheelchair to move around and he was warmly welcomed into the parkrun community and now proudly wears his 100 shirt as he works he way up to 250 and he also loves to cheer when he volunteers as a Marshall.
I run the bushy park run every week. Absolutely love the park run, meeting new people, being motivated to achieve PBs and improve my mood.
Greetings from Australia, love the parkrun, been at it regularly since 2017. Like Dave in this video, I didn't get into regular running until around age 40 back in 2013, but have always been into fitness, mainly the weight training/gym culture back in the day. When I discovered parkrun it became a Sat morning ritual. I love the social aspect & love how you can visit other parkruns with all the stats, data on your parkrun history.
I like going for 5K PB's, pacing others or just a social run or walk. It really doesn't matter as it caters for everyone in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone is so encouraging no matter what level or how you decide to run or walk. I've done over 150 parkruns now and volunteered nearly 30 times now, mainly as photographer at my home Lochiel parkrun in South Australia.
I reckon a video on how to photograph runners at these gigs or any running event would be interesting, I love the role but it can be challenging, but again is fun & non judgemental as everyone knows it's a volunteer role and you do your best.
I do photos quite often at parkrun. I think decent cropping of the photo really helps (often so that one person/group is taking up almost the whole frame or near enough) but not zooming so much that quality suffers. Obviously having a phone/camera that is decent. I usually end up with about 400 photos and delete about half.
Also I love interacting with the runners - you can tell the ones that love it so get them to pose, congratulate them and they will give you some great pictures. I used to award a poser of the week award 😂
The good thing is light isn’t usually an issue so your phone or camera probably has the shutter speed fast enough to avoid blurring.
What a great community, park run really brings everyone closer, hope this initiative will keep growing 👍👍
What lovely people! I can't wait to see them tackle challenge! I really hope Park Run takes off more in America!
Thank you!
I wish we had Parkruns in the US. I guess they exist but definitely not around here. I think they would make a great introduction to racing and getting people into a fun / social event. I think a lot of runners are intimidated by races -- assuming they'll be embarrassed by their athletic skills. I know running and racing has positively affected my life and the people I've met through running are friends that will last a lifetime. Enjoyable video.
I follow Gwen Jorgensen and she did a parkrun in Denver and there were like 29 people there which I found shocking
Parkrun does have an application to add parkruns. If you don't have one, start one. 😀
BTW, what area are you from?
There are quite a lot of parkruns in the US, but obviously they’re a lot more spread out than they are on our little island. I really hope you can get to one one day, they’re so wonderful
There's a few parkruns in USA but it hasn't taken off like in UK
I just discovered the only ParkRun in California is just a 20 minute drive from my house in Palo Alto. My daughter and I have run in them the last two weekends. We love it!
I've been a parkrunner for 8 years, doing 281 runs at 39 different events plus 43 volunteering stints. It's great because you can do it in any way you want: blast it, jog round leisurely or just have a natter with other people :)
Apparently there's a parkrun in Great Yarmouth (nearly all on sand) which is even tougher than Woolacombe Dunes, but it's still one which I'd love to try one day. Please tell me the Running Channel will be there when our intrepid runners do their challenge!
Amazing stuff Arron! Yes, we'll make sure to announce when we'll be filming. It'll probably be later in the summer.
Was at that run and saw you guys!
It was this channel that helped me when I started running, was great to see you there.
Nice one Harry! Which location were you at? Did you see yourself in our footage?
@@runningchannel I was at Solihull, and saw Anna where it crosses over!
Didn’t see myself sadly (though I’m kind of glad, bit of a mess that day) but your videos have helped me get down from a 30 min park run to ?25.10 I think that day.
Cheers guys! Addicted to running now.
I started my park run journey in September 2015 and can honestly say that I’ve never looked back, I’m raring to go on a Saturday morning to run the Newcastle Town Moor Park run.
I've been parkrunning for almost 10 years. I've completed 314 runs and volunteered over 100 times at 99 different parkruns in 7 countries. Was an Event Director for a while and through parkrun have met a lot of amazing & lovely people and even running celebs like Sonia O'Sullivan and Bruce Fordyce. What a great way to start every weekend.
I always love a video about Parkrun! Ever since lockdown ended, I’ve been doing it whenever I can. The social aspect is wonderful, and volunteering is very enjoyable as everyone is always happy. There’s the sense of achievement it brings too: I’m currently working on Parkrun tourism and trying to get to 20 different locations by the end of the year (have done 6 so far).
My Parkrun journey started almost 5 years ago. I was in a bad place, had picked up so much weight and needed a healthy distraction. Now sitting on 84 Parkruns, with 18 of them being tourist runs. 83 done in South Africa and 1 run in Swakopmund, Namibia. I'm trying to do the alphabet Parkrun challenge which takes a bit of planning. The whole family is now involved too!
So good TRC!!! Love parkrun. It’s so important to my physical and mental health. I started last year. Thought I’d never speak to anyone. Now I know loads of people and run together on other days. Thanks for profiling parkrun!
When you support someone from starting and then you see him on this stage really thing proud of you bro
Absolutely love parkrun! Nearly at 100 😁😁😁
Ooh I think I might need to do my first Parkrun!
I love Parkrun. It's just such a great concept, and I had no idea how it was going to work, even as a veteran of other races, but I'm 100% sold. The community is just so uniformly positive. I don't live near a Parkrun, but whenever I'm in the UK on a Saturday morning, I make a point of getting one in. Love it.
Loved this one, looking forward to the follow up 😊
My wife has run all her life and was a regular Parkrunner, I decided to try c25k to prove to her (and myself) that I really couldnt run.. then found out I might be able to. I was slow and avoided hills, but secretly ran the Reigate Priory parkrun just in case I didnt make it round. I've now just run my 100th parkrun, covering 32 locations, 2 countries (UK and NZ).. also volunteered 34 times (mostly at Junior parkrun.. helping the next generation of Parkrunners) completely hooked. Parkrun is amazing.
A wonderful TRC episode. I just love my parkrun as well. It's a huge part of my life and I so much look forward to Sat mornings. I'm now looking forward to part 2 at Woolacombe Downs.
What a fabulous video! I love parkrun and identify with the positive experiences the featured participants talked about. Seeing Brueton again brings back found memories of a weekend visiting good friends and managing my 5km PB at that wonderful venue. I had planned to do Woolacombe Dunes last July, but parkrun was delayed again so I missed an event there; nevertheless, I was undeterred and did the course as a freedom run instead! Can't wait to see how you all get on there. I love the rich variety of content on your channel and seeing parkrun is the icing on the cake!
ParkRun is such a fun looking experience and community activity. Well done and I look forward to hear how the challenge goes!
ParkRun is a movement in my eyes. I LOVE ❤️ them. I’ve set myself a goal of running all of the East of England events which will keep me focused on training for ages!
I’ve been out of park run for a few years due to weight gain and general life stresses...this vid has inspired me to head back this morning. P.x
Such an inspiring channel. Training for a marathon and winter running sucks. This channel makes me get my trainers on.
Thank you for another amazing and heartwarming video ❤️! I can't run at the moment due to a sprained ankle and that makes me feel kinda sad but these three lovely people put a smile on my face today.. thank you 😊
Hope you get well soon Maria!
Great to see Running Channel visiting one of my local parkruns at Brueton park which i have ran at 40 times and 263 parkruns at 20plus different venues in total ..doesn't matter which one you go to the welcome and atmosphere is always fantastic 🙂
I did my first Parkrun this weekend thanks to your fabulous channel and I’m already converted. Such a lovely atmosphere. Love the content guys!
Looking forward to seeing the Dunes parkrun!! 👍
Yes, it's going to be a lot of fun to shoot! Already half the office have put there hands up to take part!
Parkrun has to be one of my favourite things about running. Such a great event with the community feel and accessibility of it 👍
Healthy, happy and heroic, that's the beauty of the Running Channel. Gee, a perspective on the common runner by two delightful RC regulars. Wish we had Parkrun in the states.
Thanks for watching Tim!
We do have it here! Check the parkrun website for locations.
Great to see Rahema and hear about her enthusiasm for Parkrun and running 🏃🏾♂️
I am American and quite envious of park run. Looks like a lovely concept. Am planning a trip to the UK whenever things become normal for travel and will have to come join one when I'm there.
There are a few US parkruns Ellie, but yes, if you do make it over here bring your running shoes and join us!
@@runningchannel will do!❤
There are some in N. America- I ran parkrun in Washington DC - that's a nice course. The UK is spoilt for choice though. Make sure to bring some cash for coffee & cake afterwards. Even if you ate alone, its easy to chat to people
Looking forward to the video of them taking on a challenge - they all seem nice and what a memory for the books! (As most runners are!)
Can't wait to see them do their challenge! I love everything about Parkrun, (big shout out to Humber Bridge Parkrun) it is just such a special and inclusive event.
Yes Kim, it's going to be so much fun. We can't wait either.
Park run is an amazing institution. Can’t wait for the Dunes video. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very inspiring, we started some months ago our parkrun in Vienna/Austria. It is a great place to combine parkrun with a family vacation.
This channel makes me happy☺️
Amazing!🎉❤🎉
Great Video Telford parkrun is a good Parkrun
I love Parkrun but Im often the timekeeper rather than running. I love the business end of it all. Seeing all the runners and walkers enjoy themselves. And then of course the brunch afterwards. 😍
Lovely to hear Den! Those who volunteer at parkrun are so important towards what makes it great. Thanks for all your work.
Any endeavour that helps people feel better about themselves, improves their physical & mental health, & helps them cope with life a little easier, is certainly extremely worthwhile. Parkrun ticks all those boxes for me…..with or without course & gender records.
Love the awesome video.
Running Channel, massive thumbs up
It’s awesome awesome and more awesome. Video
I started much in the same way back in 2017 in Sofia, Bulgaria, where the organisers also arrange what the call XL run - basically a trail 5, 10, 15k (1, 2, 3 loops) to raise some money to keep going. They have timekeeping, an app we've been using to record virtual runs ever since the pandemic and a very nice community that has recently spawned events in lots of satellite cities around the country.
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What a wonderful documentary and how wonderful people
So glad it returned. Did my first at glossop on July 24th last year. Was the thing I was most looking forward to after finishing c25k a few months earlier.
I enjoy my local park run at Heaton Park Manchester it has such an amazing atmosphere everyone is friendly and supportive
There are not a lot of parkruns in Canada yet, would love to have one in Moncton. And if I go to the UK, parkruns will certainly be on my must list. Thank you for this insight and please keep it going 👍
Love parkrun and I am totally addicted to doing it every week. Been doing it for 4 years and I have run 107 parkruns and volunteered 66 times at parkrun and Junior parkrun. I have made so many new friends and it has encouraged me to join a running club and enter some races. And parkrun is FREE!! What other activity provides such fun and is good for your mental and physical well being? I would recommend parkrun to anyone.
Such naturally cheerful presenters!
I love parkrun and a great way to start running, Even when I am away on holiday in the UK I try to find a new parkrun that I have not done before.
I’ve had a man enforced break from parkrun this week (having tested positive for Covid a couple of days ago), and I really missed it this morning. This video made me smile though. ❤️ parkrun!
It is brilliant and I love it 💗🏃🏃😂
I’ve always wanted to do Woolacombe dunes Parkrun! It looks so unique and fun but also a great workout on that sand. Too bad it’s too far away. Some say it’s been overtaken as the toughest by a relatively new event Great Yarmouth Beach Parkrun which is only an hour away for me and I tell you, it’s incredibly tough! But I think the views and scenery are far better at Woolacombe even though I have never been, I hope everyone involved can enjoy.
Going away this weekend and already been searching for the nearest Parkrun to where we are staying! I usually work Saturdays so whenever I have one off I’ve got to make the most of it 😂
There are lots of parkruns near me (Perth Western Australia) and more are starting all the time. It's brilliant!!
Amazing! We might have to do a WA parkrun tour!
Awesome ❤ ❤ ❤
Glad you enjoyed it Ajay!
That's a great idea
Glad you think so!
Absolutely amazing how they can carry on a conversation during the whole of 5km
Thanks for watching Anne!
Anne, that is a good way of ensuring you will run all the way. If you can hold a conversation you are doing okay. 👍
I love how you can take your barcode with you anywhere and try out new parkruns and meet new people
I love parkrun too. 🤩💚
Started at 75, now 76, still alive after 9 months.... Always hated running, just a check to find out how fast I walked. Now I am jogging round, doh :-)
Parkrunners! You are awesome 👌 👏 😊
Blumin' chuffin' love Parkrun
Oh my, please let us know when you will be there at Willicombe dunes. Would love to see you there 😁
parkrun is so much more than a run in the park. It is whole community. Best part of parkrun is after run coffee and breakfast!
Parkrun sets up your Saturday nicely. In NSW the norm is for 8am starts so by 9am you're on your way home for brekkie.
In Qld they start earlier at 7am - somewhat challenging wakeup wise but you're set for the day once you've met your fellow parkrunners and had a pleasant walk or run.
Love Parkrun 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Love the guy who said his post Parkrun breakfast is avocado. Whereas mine is an egg and bacon butty on a white Warburton’s Muffin 😉
Avacado all the way, but I do like eggs with them too sometimes. Glad you liked the video 😀
so jealous... I have to drive almost 2 hours to my nearest Parkrun. Have been trying to get my local running club interested in setting one up, but they already have their own Saturday morning run club
Sorry to hear that Kevin, have you considered looking into setting one up yourself?
@@runningchannel I have, but running an event really isn't my thing. I am much more of a turn up and have fun kinda guy :)
I literally ran Woolacombe beach on a holiday training for a half marathon not even knowing there was a park run there I’d love to try it properly on the dunes with everyone 🤗
Since having my daughter I've gone back to parkrun as a buggy runner. We both love it, although I do find buggy running much harder than muggle running!
What sort of buggy do you use Sarah, if you don't mind us asking? We frequently get questions on this so any recommendations are always helpful.
@@runningchannel I have an Out and About Nipper Sport. It's fantastic, the suspension is great so bubs is comfortable even on trail runs. If you guys can borrow some buggies/children it would make a great challenge!
@@sarahswims I literally burst out laughing just imagining this!!
You buggy runners are amazing!! I can only just get myself around 5k let alone steer another body at the same time, respect!! 👍
Is running without a buggy actually called muggle running ? 😂😂😂
Oooh video idea!!! "You might be a marathon runner if..."
Hahaha if you think a 5k is a short distance 😅
If your shoes are a conversation piece in your home 😅
If all you want to talk about was your last race...or the next one!
What got me into running at a parkrun event is that I wanted to take up running as a full-time sport and able to run at my own pace. Also I could not get to such running events as they are to far away and I have to do special training for such running events. Just today I ran my 20th parkrun.
My local parkrun in Tremorfa is featured, I overslept and missed it the week Sarah was there 😬🤦🏻♂️Dave is a top bloke.
Gutted you missed it, and thank you for your kind comment 😀
Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor is the hardest on the island of Ireland, but a really beautiful one worthy of any bucket list. And.... what goes up must come down 😂 the last 800 metres is all flying downhill.
Sounds great! An 800m parkrun, the dream!
There are no parkruns where I live but I'm looking forward to taking one or two in when I finally get to visit home next month for the first time in three years next month! My family live in Devon, so any recommendations? Massive thank you to you all at the running channel for your inspiring content!
Where are you coming from? Assuming Thailand via London Heathrow Airport? If so, you might time your flight and catch Richmond Park or Bushy Park parkrun (outer London) or something else on route to Devon. Bushy Park was the first and back in the day, it was not uncommon for people withing stopovers at the airport to taxi yo Bushy Park, run the 5K and get the taxi back to the airport!
Has any parkrun volunteer ever been mentioned in the new years honours. And if not why not, it is such a big thing in the nations sporting make up.
That's a good question Mick, I wonder will anyone see this and be able to answer it for you?
PSH is a CBE
Wow colour me surprised seeing Coach Dave in a video! Did anyone from the club tell you about the 'Ice Cream Incident'?
Hahaha!!!! 😂😂😂😂
I did Woolacombe Dunes last weekend as Woolacombe is where I'm doing my first half marathon in June 😬 it was tough but so beautiful! Just don't do what I did and end up on your bottom when running down a dune 🤣
Sarah looked like she was finding that easy! Well done to Sarah
Quite a lot of parkruns in Canada although they are on a much smaller scale with there being rarely more than 100 runners but hopefully they will become more mainstream like they are in other parts of the world. Maybe running in minus 30 has something to do with them being small scale!!! I do it whatever the temperature.
The Parkruns in Singapore are suspended as of now due to Covid restrictions. I hope they start soon. I miss my days of monthly long runs in Mumbai with Mumbai Road Runners group.
Runners are the best people simple
Agreed!