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Unofficial Introduction To Parkrun

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Simon Hart
Simon Hart

A colourful guide to the global phenomenon that is Parkrun, the free, weekly timed 5k run for communities all over the world.

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An Unofficial Intro To Parkrun More than just a run in the park
Structure What Is Parkrun? - the event, the mission, the process, your stats, the milestones, pacers Background & Growth Reasons For Success Statistics inc. record holders Social Success Stories Video / End
What Is Parkrun? Free weekly timed 5k runs, around the world every Saturday (9am England & Wales), for everyone, forever!
Organized by volunteers for every community that wants one
450+ Parkrun courses in the UK Set in public areas of open space from city parks, to stately homes, beaches, lakes and more
Also Junior Parkrun (2k distance) held on Sundays 9am (ages 4 - 14)
Whats Their Mission? A healthier and happier planet To positively impact the health and happiness of communities Empower people who wouldnt normally take part Breakdown barriers to exercise (vs sports brands focusing on body image etc.)
How Does It Work? Register online to create your profile & unique barcode Print your barcode and take it to every parkrun Find your chosen or nearest parkrun course web page for all details Check your events Facebook page the night before to check its on!
How Does It Work? Arrive in time for a warm up and first timers briefing normally 8.50am Everyone assembles at the start just before 9am for a run director intro, news and milestonesthen its 3,2,1 go!
How Does It Work? Cross the finish line; a volunteer timer logs your time Stay in order and youll be handed a finish token with your finish position on it A volunteer will scan your own barcode, plus the finish token barcode (which you then give back)
Now youll appear in the results
Celebrated Milestones
Pacer Week
Background & Growth
Started in October 2004 at Bushy Park Teddington with just 13 runners Founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt who at the time was unable to participate in a marathon due to injury at the same time as loosing his job suffering from depression A way to continue spending time with running friends
Now has a CBE for services to grassroots sport By October 2018 1.6m ran, jogged or walked a parkrun worldwide and 250k volunteered the largest running event on the plant 323 new events started in 2018
Its A Global Thing
Reasons For Success
Inclusivity - from beginners to Olympians Youll see dogs, pensioners, young, families, running buggies, walkers, the whole community Its free - there are no terms and conditions, it can be what you want it to be No pressure there are no prizes for coming first, you can walk, jog or run Winning combination of social interaction, giving back, sense of achievement and being with nature
Breaks down barriers for physical activity and volunteering Doesnt intrude on weekend / gets it off on the right note Cookie-cutter approach with technology allows expansion Helps tourism and local businesses (cafes, car parks, hotels etc.) The spirit is human kindness
Statistics
Average run time (UK) is 28m 30secs and getting slower Clear sign more people taking first step towards active lifestyle
Record Holders 15.50 Charlotte Arter at Cardiff Parkrun in Jan 2019 13.48 Andrew Baddeley at Bushy Park in 2012
Social Success Stories
Social Success Stories
Social Success Stories
Social Success Stories
Shall We End On A Music Video?
END
About Me April 2019 Firstly, thank you for reading this. This unofficial guide to Parkrun was intended to help present and promote it to colleagues and friends in line with Parkruns mission to expand the chances for everyone to have access to one. I discovered Parkrun in 2016 through a friend and had no idea it existed previously. Like many I was hooked from the first one onwards (helped by it being a stunning summers day in Black Park Parkrun). Parkrun can be what you want it to be is so true. For me Ive got quite into running as a result and its given me fitness well above anything I was getting from coasting along at the gym. I also want to volunteer this year to experience Parkrun from another equally rewarding perspective. Im a Marketing professional by trade and live in Buckinghamshire. My passion for Parkrun compelled me to produce this. Ive always loved the spirit of people who support and participate in running events and now its available every week to all abilities thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt. Simon Hart LinkedIn - http://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonhart7 Parkrun ID - A2719189

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Unofficial Introduction To Parkrun

  • 1. An Unofficial Intro To Parkrun More than just a run in the park
  • 2. Structure What Is Parkrun? - the event, the mission, the process, your stats, the milestones, pacers Background & Growth Reasons For Success Statistics inc. record holders Social Success Stories Video / End
  • 3. What Is Parkrun? Free weekly timed 5k runs, around the world every Saturday (9am England & Wales), for everyone, forever!
  • 4. Organized by volunteers for every community that wants one
  • 5. 450+ Parkrun courses in the UK Set in public areas of open space from city parks, to stately homes, beaches, lakes and more
  • 6. Also Junior Parkrun (2k distance) held on Sundays 9am (ages 4 - 14)
  • 7. Whats Their Mission? A healthier and happier planet To positively impact the health and happiness of communities Empower people who wouldnt normally take part Breakdown barriers to exercise (vs sports brands focusing on body image etc.)
  • 8. How Does It Work? Register online to create your profile & unique barcode Print your barcode and take it to every parkrun Find your chosen or nearest parkrun course web page for all details Check your events Facebook page the night before to check its on!
  • 9. How Does It Work? Arrive in time for a warm up and first timers briefing normally 8.50am Everyone assembles at the start just before 9am for a run director intro, news and milestonesthen its 3,2,1 go!
  • 10. How Does It Work? Cross the finish line; a volunteer timer logs your time Stay in order and youll be handed a finish token with your finish position on it A volunteer will scan your own barcode, plus the finish token barcode (which you then give back)
  • 15. Started in October 2004 at Bushy Park Teddington with just 13 runners Founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt who at the time was unable to participate in a marathon due to injury at the same time as loosing his job suffering from depression A way to continue spending time with running friends
  • 16. Now has a CBE for services to grassroots sport By October 2018 1.6m ran, jogged or walked a parkrun worldwide and 250k volunteered the largest running event on the plant 323 new events started in 2018
  • 17. Its A Global Thing
  • 19. Inclusivity - from beginners to Olympians Youll see dogs, pensioners, young, families, running buggies, walkers, the whole community Its free - there are no terms and conditions, it can be what you want it to be No pressure there are no prizes for coming first, you can walk, jog or run Winning combination of social interaction, giving back, sense of achievement and being with nature
  • 20. Breaks down barriers for physical activity and volunteering Doesnt intrude on weekend / gets it off on the right note Cookie-cutter approach with technology allows expansion Helps tourism and local businesses (cafes, car parks, hotels etc.) The spirit is human kindness
  • 22. Average run time (UK) is 28m 30secs and getting slower Clear sign more people taking first step towards active lifestyle
  • 23. Record Holders 15.50 Charlotte Arter at Cardiff Parkrun in Jan 2019 13.48 Andrew Baddeley at Bushy Park in 2012
  • 28. Shall We End On A Music Video?
  • 29. END
  • 30. About Me April 2019 Firstly, thank you for reading this. This unofficial guide to Parkrun was intended to help present and promote it to colleagues and friends in line with Parkruns mission to expand the chances for everyone to have access to one. I discovered Parkrun in 2016 through a friend and had no idea it existed previously. Like many I was hooked from the first one onwards (helped by it being a stunning summers day in Black Park Parkrun). Parkrun can be what you want it to be is so true. For me Ive got quite into running as a result and its given me fitness well above anything I was getting from coasting along at the gym. I also want to volunteer this year to experience Parkrun from another equally rewarding perspective. Im a Marketing professional by trade and live in Buckinghamshire. My passion for Parkrun compelled me to produce this. Ive always loved the spirit of people who support and participate in running events and now its available every week to all abilities thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt. Simon Hart LinkedIn - http://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonhart7 Parkrun ID - A2719189

Editor's Notes

  1. Lytham south of Blackpool & Portrush Parkruns
  2. Barcode also displays your ICE details so important to have it with you (thats why barcode on mobile phone isnt accepted). And your correct name.
  3. First Saturday of each month is Pacer Week
  4. Bushy Park Time Trials
  5. Bushy Park now
  6. As you might expect, theres a bell curve in most Parkrun times. Nobody comes last with the Tailwalker.
  7. A lot of running clubs offer C25k programmes https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/
  8. Typical success story, from measurement comes motivation.