Parkrun Benefts Outlined

from FEBRUARY 2022 About Thetford magazine

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Over the past few weeks we have seen some chilly starts and a little more mud with some rain falling early hours. This however has not stopped our parkrunners each week getting together and joining one another for a 5km run/walk. This month we look in detail at the benefts of Parkrun. Health & Wellbeing: Whether you join us to walk, run, jog, or a mixture… 5km is 5km! By getting out in the fresh air and moving in one concerted effort you are doing wonders for all areas of your physical and mental health. I fnd that in the winter months I spend more time indoors, more time sedentary than I would in the Spring/Summer. Parkrun however gives me a reason to move and a reason to get outside (maybe with an extra layer however). I know that being a participant is not for everyone, however volunteering with us as a marshal also reaps its rewards. It also gets us interacting with people and it gets us out in the fresh air. We have a few marshals that do not take part in running or walking the event; however, they love to join us to support our runners and for the social element that comes with volunteering. Friendships: At Parkrun we are known for our fun, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. After the past two years, many of us have missed social interaction and just seeing other people. At parkrun you will be with likeminded people in the fresh air and safe. The atmosphere before, during and after Parkrun is at times palpable. People chatting, making friends with people who on any other normal day they would not get to know. I personally have made a lot of friends because of Parkrun and I even know people who have gone from friends to spouses! Safety: Your safety is our number one priority. We want to make sure that you are in an environment where you feel safe and where you know that you will be supported and protected by fellow runners

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Appointments: Foot Health: 01842-339958 Therapies: 07775 535 617 and marshals. We also promise you that we do everything to provide such an environment so that your only concern is getting round. If you aren’t sure if Parkrun is for you, or if you are feeling a little anxious – come along one Saturday morning to the Priory. Get to us for 08:50 listen to the frst timers briefng, listen to the Run Directors briefng and get a feel for the atmosphere, cheer on our community as they run and walk the course. If you think it is for you then come along the following week and join us. If you have any questions, contact us via our Facebook page or email: thetford@parkrun.com

Nicholas Jones, Thetford Parkrun – Event Director