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7 tips for parkrun
Here are 7 quick tips for all parkrunners to help ensure that our events are as safe and fun as possible.
Amy
"I came to parkrun to run but I discovered volunteering. That to me is better than running." - Amy
Annie
"It took me 7 years from signing up with parkrun to going along, but since then it has changed my life." - Annie
Bek
"In the Army we move all the time. parkrun is the same wherever you go and is a great way to experience your new community." - Bek
Freya & Olive
"parkrunning with a friend is better than running alone. We chat the whole way then sprint to the finish!" - Freya & Olive
Hanieh
"parkrun helped me meet new people and practice my English when I moved from Iran to Australia. I also met my husband through parkrun!" - Hanieh
Janine
"I'm a shy person. Volunteering at parkrun gives me the chance to develop my personal skills and public speaking." - Janine
Jo
"I was running to the finish and this dear boy started cheering and running with me. It gave me a wonderful feeling of joy!" - Jo
Kerry, Lynn & Jennifer
"We all met at parkrun, but we don't just do parkrun together. We do life together." - Kerry, Lynn & Jennifer
Kylee
"Every mum should be able to go for a run with their teenage daughter. We just do it differently to most." - Kylee
Laurinda
"Walk, run, volunteer, spectate. parkrun is an activity that our whole family can do together every week." - Laurinda
Letchumy
"I didn't know anyone when I moved to Australia in 2016. parkrun helped me meet people and discover new places. - Letchumy
Maria
I love nothing more than walking into the desert every Saturday morning to volunteer as course marshal. It's my happy place." - Maria
Melanie
"I found parkrun after my teenage daughter tragically passed away. It helps me connect with people who have similar stories." - Melanie
Merrilyn
"I have volunteered at parkrun 440 times and never walked or run the 5km course." - Merrilyn
Natascha
"We live in one of the most remote towns in Australia. parkrun helps to build our community." - Natascha
Rachel
"parkrun has given me confidence and empowers me to be a role model for other young women." - Rachel
Tayla
"parkrun gives me the chance to show that people with disabilities can be active in their community." - Tayla
Wendy
"I started parkrun to lose weight and a year later found a cancerous lump in my breast. Without parkrun I would not be alive today." - Wendy
