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Parents encouraged to do a 5k run or activity rather than sit around while their children play sport

Exclusive: Health Secretary in drive to push healthier lifestyles as part of plans to make NHS ‘sustainable’ in the long term

Evening Standard

Volunteers and runners celebrated as Levengrove Parkrun marks 100th event

People from as far as Devon and Belfast made the journey to Dumbarton to celebrate the Parkrun’s 100th event.

Daily Record

Andy Murray urges people to take part in parkrun to mark NHS’s 75th birthday

Tens of thousands of people from across the UK are expected to take part in the parkrun on Saturday July 8 and the junior parkrun on Sunday July 9.

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How parkrun helped amputee Paul Webber regain his fitness and make new friends

Paul Webber lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident 37 years ago. Determined to remain active, he recently discovered parkrun where he has found new energy and friends.

ABC News

'My daughter never wanted her condition to rule her life - but she was tragically taken from me'

"Carla always lived her life to the full"

Manchester Evening News

There's a new Parkrun in Manchester - here's how to get involved

It's on every Saturday morning

Manchester Evening News

Is there a parkrun near you? All the courses in Greater Manchester and how to take part

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What Is A Good 5K Time?

We gathered data from parkrun, Strava and others to identify average 5K times by location, sex and age

Coach

Parkrun community 'torn apart' after former S*n editor becomes trustee

A runner whose brother died at Hillsborough said: "Volunteers are stepping away from parkrun because they don't want to continue"

Liverpool Echo

Ditch gym fees: the best ways to get fit at no (or little) cost

From free parkruns to YouTube videos or apps, you can get active without having to spend much

The Guardian - UK

Face of Covid health briefings Sir Jonathan Van-Tam joins Parkrun charity

Sir Jonathan became known for his football analogies during the regular Covid briefings

Evening Standard

More young Aussies feel isolated, left out

New research from headspace's national youth mental health survey shows two thirds of Australians aged 12 to 25 feel lonely.

AAP

How parkrun is changing lives with its commitment to inclusion and diversity

While the physical health benefits of parkrun events are obvious, many participants experience more than just the satisfaction of beating their personal best time.

ABC News

Parkrun Northern Ireland celebrates birthday as organisers hope to bring more

It has transformed the lives of many

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The Independent UK

5 totally free workout ideas to try this autumn

As the days get colder and the cost of living soars, it’s vital we look after our health and wellbeing. Here’s how to do it for free.

ABC News

New country, new community — Hanieh found so much more than fitness at her local parkrun

When Hanieh moved to Australia from Iran, she met her future husband and became part of a community within two weeks — all sparked from one event.

ABC News

What's it like to hold an Australian parkrun record — and what comes next?

Parkrun may not be the most competitive running event, but it still attracts some of the world's best runners. Meet the two Australians who hold records in the weekly timed event.

ABC News

Isobel McKeown loves volunteering at parkrun, so do others who say it lifts their mood and physical health

Isobel, 11, is a regular volunteer at parkrun and loves it. So do many others, who say it improves their mental and physical health, and just makes them happier overall.

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Daily Record

Guide Nik gives visually impaired Hamilton woman the freedom to run

A gutsy, severely visually impaired Lanarkshire woman is taking on the Great North Run to raise cash for Guide Dogs, thanks to the volunteer guide who's the wind beneath her wings.

ABC News

Better bones, stronger muscles and a happier heart — the benefits of exercising into old age are big

A lot of things change as we age, but one thing that can help keep the process positive is exercise. If you keep it up — or even take it up — you could see a wealth of benefits, just like 93-year-old Bill.

Belfast Live

North Belfast is 'unloved' and being 'left behind' by Council, locals claim

They say development and greater imagination is needed to improve the wider area

ABC News

Not everyone can visit Puckapunyal's parkrun, but it's become one of the most important in Australia

Puckapunyal is the first restricted access military base in Australia to introduce a weekly parkrun event, and it's helping veterans find a sense of belonging.

ABC News

Ada Macey's coming out inspired parkrun to make their events more transgender and gender-diverse inclusive

Ada Macey used running as a way of dealing with gender dysphoria. But it wasn't until she was embedded in her local parkrun community that she felt comfortable coming out as transgender.

ABC News

Amid the chaos of life with young kids, parents are finding the positivity they long for at parkrun

Amid the chaos of life with young kids, parents are finding positivity and camaraderie at this weekly event — and the mental health benefits couldn't be clearer.

ABC News

Newcastle parkrun creates 'region of runners' through fitness and community spirit

Parkrun has given many people a reason to start running, but it's the "sense of unity" and community spirit that keeps them coming back.

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