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Parkrun: the growing phenomenon getting people walking and running

Suhas Bhokare3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Parkrun’s philosophy is to create a more healthy group with free volunteer-led, 5km runs or walks in open areas each weekend round the world. Photo: Simon Watts / PHOTOSPORT It could have began out as a small group having fun with a jog, however Parkrun has now acquired people round the world buzzing. Every Saturday…

Dame Kelly Holmes takes part in Sittingbourne Parkrun at Milton Creek Country Park

Suhas Bhokare3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Organisers of a park run say it was “fantastic” to have an Olympic legend take part in its route. Dame Kelly Holmes took part in the 5k run at the Sittingbourne parkrun. Dame Kelly Holmes with John Waterman, who’s a Sittingbourne Park Run ‘legend’. Picture: Yvonne Crawford The 55-year-old joined 251 different runners, walkers and…