For some, completing a marathon is the pinnacle of achievement. But as Jason Karp, an exercise physiologist and running coach says, “Everyone thinks the marathon is the Holy Grail, when a lot of people should really be doing the 5k”. At parkrun, we just think it’s great to be active outdoors together as a community. Here's 10 reasons why we love the 5k distance 👉 http://parkrun.me/zp4s7 🌳 #loveparkrun
100% - as we all know Ben Pickford Carol Cunningham (she/her) Neil Stark Peter Marsh - 5k is the perfect distance !
#11 There's usually coffee at the end of a 5k
What a great event, brilliant volunteers, did my first one today and loved it 😍
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1yJust completed my 400th Parkrun is amazing